316.2125  Operation of golf carts within a retirement community.--

(1)  Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 316.212, the reasonable operation of a golf cart, equipped as provided in s. 316.212(5), within any self-contained retirement community is permitted unless prohibited under subsection (2).

(2)(a)  A county or municipality may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if the governing body of the county or municipality determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.

(b)  The Department of Transportation may prohibit the operation of golf carts on any street or highway under its jurisdiction if it determines that such prohibition is necessary in the interest of safety.