A new Knoxville City Ordinance requires a permit to drive golf carts and off road vehicles on the streets of Knoxville, and the Knoxville Police Department will soon begin their inspections of vehicles beginning on April 2nd.

In order to drive a golf cart or off road vehicle on city streets, residents are required to pay a $25 permit fee, be 18 years of age, able to provide proof of insurance and have the vehicle inspected. The inspection will be looking for proof of insurance, safety flag, a visible safety triangle, and obvious defects that makes the unit unsafe for city streets. Applicants may drive their vehicle to the Knoxville Police Department for the inspection as long as they call 641-828-0541 first to arrange the inspection.