Liberty Lake Blotter: Crackdown coming on golf cart scofflaws
By Nina Culver, The Spokesman-Review, Spokane, Wash. | |
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"We've had so many complaints about golf carts in general, running rampant in the city," said Police Chief
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Asmus said he's seen drivers as young as 10. Two days ago he stopped a golf cart driven by a 10-year-old boy who had another 10-year-old boy and several younger children as passengers. The child said his parents had told him to use the cart to take his younger siblings to the park.
Asmus said he's trying to avoid a repeat of last year, when a golf cart carrying a group of young children flipped in
In the last week officers have issued two citations for underage operation of a golf cart. "We're trying to make an impact so word gets out," Asmus said.
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Arrests: Officers made two arrests for driving with a suspended license, one for driving under the influence and one for assault and malicious mischief.
Citations: Police handed out four citations for failure to show proof of liability insurance and two for minor in possession/consumption of alcohol. Citations were also given for expired vehicle registration, misuse of license or identification, failure to yield while entering road from driveway, and speeding.
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