The city of Effingham, IL has opted to allow golf and utility cars to be street legal. Many Effingham residents own and rent golf cars for this, and other uses such as golfing, camping, hunting and other special occasion uses on private lands.
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From the Effingham Daily News
“Some of the criteria that must be met before a golf cart is permitted includes brakes, steering apparatus, tires, rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning device on the front and rear of the golf cart, a slow-moving emblem as required by state law is to be attached to the rear of the golf cart, a headlight that emits white light visible from at least 500 feet to the front of the golf cart, a tail lamp that emits a red light visible from at least 100 feet from the rear of the golf cart, brake lights on the rear of the golf cart, turn signals on the front and rear of the golf cart and seat belts for all occupants and child restraints when appropriate.
Other ordinance requirements require a golf cart to have illuminated lights and tail lights at all times, must obey the vehicle code and the golf cart cannot be used to pull a trailer, equipment or device….” Read More:
Effingham Daily News – Council Approves Golf Cart Ordinance
Golf Courses Near Effingham
The 18-hole Effingham Country club is a private golf course located in Effingham, Illinois and was founded in 1923. Throughout the years, the Effingham Country Club has changed significantly. It first started as a 9-hole sand course and now has full 18-hole green that was designed by course architects Bob Lohmann and Tim Nugent. The course now spans 6906 yards and even hosts a practice facility for golfers new to the game looking to improve.
The 9-hole Foreway Golf Course is a public golf course located in Effingham, Illinois and has been open since 1994. The Foreway Golf Course spans 2910 yards and features a driving range for those looking to practice their drive. The Foreway Golf Course is also home to both a men and women golf league and the course consistently host golf events and tournaments throughout the year.