• HURON, S.D. - The South Dakota State Fair has implemented new restrictions on golf carts for the safety of fair-goers.
• "With a 27 percent increase in attendance in the last five years, the State Fair has been faced with the challenge of managing golf cart traffic and keeping patrons safe," said Jerome Hertel, State Fair manager.
• "At an average attendance of more than 30,000 per day, the potential for accidents involving golf carts and pedestrians has increased dramatically in the past few years," Hertel explained. "In an effort to keep the fairgrounds safe, the State Fair will implement new restrictions on golf carts beginning with this year's Fair."
• To eliminate the risks associated with operating personal golf carts during the State Fair, personal golf carts will no longer be allowed on the fairgrounds during the annual event. Many other transportation options will be available, however.
• "It's a challenging situation because many people rely on golf carts for transportation," Hertel said. "But it's very important that we keep the tens of thousands of people safe who walk through the gates each day. I'm certain we have enough options available so no one should feel denied the State Fair experience."
• Golf carts will be made available for rent from an authorized golf cart vendor prior to and during the State Fair. Information on rental rates and reservations can be obtained by contacting GTI Golf Carts at 1-800-477-0467. 
• Renters will be required to obtain golf cart permits from the State Fair office and

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