Recently, the City of League City revised its golf cart regulations to align with State of Texas golf cart laws. As of November 2020, the League City Police Department will no longer be conducting golf cart inspections or requiring City golf cart permits. However, golf carts need to have a golf cart license plate to operate on roads. With the growing popularity of golf cart ownership, there has also been an increase in accidents—some involving serious injuries to children. In 2020, a 9yearold League City boy sustained severe leg injuries in a golf cart accident in the Meadow Bend subdivision. A young teen was driving the cart around the neighborhood when it rolled over, subsequently inuring the boy. Also in 2020, a 12yearold Magnolia boy was killed in a similar golf cart accident when the golf cart rolled over, resulting in fatal head injuries. Rules to Remember A motorized cart must follow all traffic laws. Every person riding in the cart must have a seat. No lap riding or standing on the side of the vehicle is allowed. Children must be seated in the motorized cart and use a safety belt if under 8 years old. A motorized cart driver MUST have a valid driver license AND valid liability insurance covering the cart. A motorized cart operated on the road must have the minimal safety equipment required by the Texas Transportation Code: headlamps, tail lamps, reflectors, parking brake, and mirrors. The motorized cart must have a license plate issued by your county tax assessorcollector's office. Any person who operates or allows another person to operate a motorized cart in a manner that violates the Ordinance, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, fined not more than $500.