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show proof of liability insurance before operating a golf cart on the grounds. Information on golf cart permits will be posted on the State Fair website at www.sdstatefair.com or by contacting the State Fair office at 605-353-7340.
• Disabled golf cart permits are for transporting disabled individuals only. The disabled individual who is issued the permit must occupy a seat on the cart whenever it is used. Violators will have their golf cart privileges revoked.
• More courtesy carts and drivers will be made available for rides. Courtesy carts operating on the fairgrounds will be increased by 50 percent. The State Fair will also add more trams to the routes.
• Golf carts will be restricted from operating in high traffic areas, such as Independent Midway Avenue, areas near the NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage, Expo building, Women's Building, and Arts and Education building.
• Those areas will be marked on the State Fair map and clearly marked with signs. Only authorized State Fair personnel will be allowed to operate golf carts in those areas.
• The State Fair also has made arrangements with a vendor to have more personal scooters on hand for patrons to rent. Information for reservations will be posted on the State Fair website.
• All golf carts operating on the State Fairgrounds will receive a copy of the rules and regulations that will be strictly enforced. Additional security personnel will be hired this year to monitor golf cart traffic on the Fairgrounds. Failure to abide by the rules will result in the operator's permit being revoked and possible removal from the premises.
• Golf Cart Rules and Regulations
• 1.     The use of personal golf carts is not allowed on the State Fairgrounds during the annual State Fair. Only those carts authorized by the State Fair will be allowed to operate on State Fair property.
• 2.     All golf carts and operators must be registered with the South Dakota State Fair. Permits will be displayed in a highly visible area.
• 3.     All golf cart operators must be 16 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.
• 4.     The South Dakota State Fair reserves the right to restrict golf carts that have been accessorized, altered or modified from a standard golf cart design.
• 5.     South Dakota Motor Vehicle Laws apply to all operators of golf carts.
• 6.     The maximum speed limit is 15 mph.
• 7.     No unauthorized signs or advertising on golf carts is allowed.
• 8.     All golf carts are restricted to designated camping areas and established

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