Get Road Ready, Hamilton
Road Ready Hamilton.
The City of Hamilton has launched a three-year pilot program allowing residents to operate Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) and Under-Speed Vehicles (USVs) on certain city streets. Before operating one of these vehicles, owners must complete the City’s registration and safety inspection process.
Golf Cart Ordinance Summary
Under this program, registered vehicles may be driven on city streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less. Drivers may also cross higher-speed roadways when necessary to reach another eligible street. However, these vehicles are not permitted on U.S. Routes or State Routes, and several bridges and roadways remain restricted. Operation is also limited to daylight hours, and vehicles may not be driven on sidewalks, trails, or greenways.
Golf Cart Ordinance Summary
To participate, vehicle owners must submit this application, provide proof of insurance and identification, and schedule a safety inspection with the Hamilton Police Department. Vehicles must meet required equipment standards such as headlights, brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, mirrors, and a windshield. Operators must also be at least 16 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
Golf Cart Ordinance Summary
Once approved, vehicles will receive a City registration decal and may legally operate on approved streets within Hamilton.
Complete the form below to begin the Road Ready Hamilton registration process.
Fees & Registration
The initial registration fee for a cart is $50 and is valid for three years. Subsequent three-year renewals are $25.
Golf Cart/USV/LSV Pre-Inspection Online Application Form
What Happens Next?
After submitting the form below, the Hamilton Police Department will review your application and contact you to schedule a convenient time to inspect your vehicle at your location. During this inspection, an officer will verify that the vehicle meets the safety requirements established by the City’s pilot program.
The inspection will confirm that the vehicle is equipped with the required safety features, including headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, a windshield, horn, rearview mirror, speedometer, and seat belts for all occupants. Officers will also verify the vehicle identification number (VIN or serial number) and ensure that proof of insurance and operator identification have been provided.
Once the vehicle successfully passes inspection and the registration fee is paid, the City will issue a Road Ready Hamilton registration decal. This decal must be displayed on the vehicle and indicates that it is approved to operate on eligible Hamilton streets in accordance with the program rules.