This is the first Spring since the Mt. Carmel City Council legalized UTV’s and golf carts on city streets and it’s apparently some people are taking advantage of the rules regulating them. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Joe Judge said he has received complaints of drivers under 16 operating the golf carts and UTV’s…

The ban would last until the expiration of the city permit on the vehicle. Judge said there’s a reason those under 16 aren’t allowed to drive the golf carts and UTV’s on city streets…

Judge said if caught, underage drivers could be prevented from getting their driver’s licenses when they turn 16.

Judge also said he has heard reports of golf carts and UTV’s being operated on state highways in the city, which he also said was a no-no. Signs will soon be installed at the designated points in the city where the golf carts and UTV’s can cross state routes.

On a related note, finance commissioner Eric Ikemire said 110 UTV/golf cart permits have been sold so far this year bringing in $5,500 for the police department.