Motorized Cart Safety
University Policy ES-08.02-08/24 specifies safety and risk management policies and procedures related to carts and other motorized carts.
All UWF employees, including student-employees, trustees, officers, agents, contractors, or approved volunteers authorized by the University are eligible to operate a Motorized Cart on University property provided they meet the definition of an Authorized Driver.
Privately owned motorized carts are prohibited from operating on University property except as a properly authorized ADA accommodation or when part of a contractual arrangement with the University. All such authorized vehicles must comply with this policy.
This policy governs the University Community, specifically University staff operating motorized carts.
Definition of Terms
Authorized Driver – an employee, including a student-employee, trustee, officer, agent, contractor, or approved volunteer authorized by the University to drive a university vehicle, including Motorized Carts. Use of the vehicle must be in the course and scope of assigned duties and provide direct benefit to the University. In order to become an Authorized Driver, an individual must have a valid driver license and be at least 18 years of age. Excluding contractors, all Authorized Drivers must complete the Motorized Cart safety training provided by the Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) before driving a Motorized Cart.
Motorized Cart – a gas- or electric-motor vehicle designed and manufactured for recreational or work purposes that is not designed or used primarily for the transportation of persons or property on a street or highway. This term includes a “golf cart” and a “utility vehicle” as those terms are defined in Section 320.01, Florida Statutes.