City Attorney Derek McCullough reminded residents about local ordinances involving e-bicycle, golf cart, and side by side permits and animals running at large at Monday’s City Council meeting.
McCullough said while the base fines for violations are relatively small, the total cost can quickly increase once state-mandated assessments and court fees are added. He noted that a citation for an unregistered e-bicycle, golf cart, or side by side can end up costing more than 200 dollars if it goes through the court system.
He added the same applies to dogs running at large, where initial fines may be minimal but total costs rise significantly with additional fees.
McCullough encouraged residents to avoid those expenses by making sure e-bikes, golf carts, and side by sides are properly permitted and dogs are kept on a leash, emphasizing that compliance can save both time and money.