And until an ordinance is passed, operating carts on town streets are illegal.

“They are breaking the law when they do such,” Healy said when asked about the carts. “Legalizing something that is already dangerous doesn’t make sense.”

Sgt. Chad Dick, public information officer with the Jasper Post of the Indiana State Police, said Thursday any proposed ordinance may require the cart to be operated by a licensed driver and the cart have an amber flashing light or a slow moving vehicle triangle.

Which is different from other slow-moving vehicles on streets, that is required to have a windshield, lights and other safety measures, according to Heath Knepp of Gordy’s Custom Buggys. They do not sell carts, but other vehicles that are legal.

“I think it’s one of those things that will have to be addressed,” Knepp said. “They can get (carts) customized. What we sell are legal electric vehicles. These (vehicles) are not just manufactured for just golf courses.”

Bechtel said he was in favor of carts, but wanted to make sure the carts will be safe along other cars.

“I am going to say is stress to the public they have to yield the right of way to larger vehicles,” Bechtel said. “Hopefully it will happen. We are going to try it.”