LIVONIA, Mich. – Livonia residents who own a golf cart and are caught driving it on public roads – be ready to open your wallet.
The Livonia Police Department says its increasing enforcement of a state law that prohibits the use of golf cars on public roads and sidewalks.
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The announcement was made on Facebook with the post reading, “while golf carts may seem like a convenient way to get around the neighborhood, they are not legal for use on Livonia’s streets or sidewalks. Our officers will take enforcement action against violations.”
The civil infraction carries a $100 fine, police said.
Golf carts are allowed on certain roads in some Michigan communities. But not Livonia.
A 2014 law allows local municipalities of 30,000 people or fewer to decide whether they want to allow golf carts on local roads. Livonia’s population is around 90,000.
The full announcement can be found below:
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Posted by Livonia Police Department on Monday, July 7, 2025