Golf Cart (Pilot Project)

Golf Carts in Clive

The Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors signed a Ministerial order on June 14th, 2024, creating the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) regulation under the Alberta Traffic Safety Act. As such, the Pilot Project (Golf Carts) Regulation authorizes participating municipalities, such as the Village of Clive, to pass bylaws that permit registered users to operate golf carts legally on public roads.

How to Register

Step 1:Understand the Alberta Regulations for the Golf Cart (Pilot Program)

Step 2:Undertand the Village of Clive Golf Cart Bylaw#570-25

Step 3: What you should require before applying for an operator’s permit.

In the Village of Clive:

• Operators must be at least 14 years old and hold a minimum Class 7 (Learner’s) driver’s license to ensure basic traffic law understanding.
• Golf carts are only permitted to operate during daylight hours—specifically, from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset.
• The number of passengers cannot exceed available seats.
• Towing vehicles or equipment is not allowed.

To ensure compliance with Village of Clive bylaw# 570-25, all golf carts must be permitted annually and operators must carry the permit while operating a registered Golf Cart. Operators must also carry a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability insurance coverage and provide proof at time of registration.

Step 4: Complete the Golf Cart Permit Application

Step 5: Gather the required documents before application submission

Email admin@clive.ca or in person at the Village Office with copies of the following:

1. 1. Subsisting Operator’s License for the golf cart owner/applicant
   2. Valid proof of insurance on homeowners policy including comprehensive liability insurance of $2,000,000 AND a golf cart listed on their policy.
   3. Proof of payment (screen shot or verification email if paid online)

Step 6: Complete Payment

All permit applicants must pay a $60/ year. Each permit expires on December 31st, however Golf Carts are only permitted on Village roads from April 1st to November 30th. You can pay by cash, debit or cheque at the village office.

ONLINE PAYMENT

You can pay your permit with a credit card online through Pay Simply. Please note there is a 2.5% fee charged by Pay Simply.

Make an online payment – HERE

Step 7: Receive your permit

Once approved you will receive your permit signed be an authorized administrator at the Village of Clive Office. Please ensure you carry this on your person. You are required to present the permit to a Peace Officer, Bylaw Officer or Police Officer upon request.