Westlake, Louisiana – The Westlake Police Department is beginning to issue 2026 golf cart permits and is reminding residents that citations for noncompliance will start on February 1.
According to the department, golf cart permits for 2026 will be available starting Monday, January 12, at the Westlake Police Department, located at 2405 Guillory Street in Westlake, Louisiana. The permit is required for anyone operating a golf cart on designated streets within the city.
Officials state that a permit sticker must be clearly displayed on the golf cart in order for it to be legally operated where allowed.
Permit Requirement And Who Can Drive
The Westlake Police Department notes that only properly licensed and insured drivers are allowed to operate golf carts on these designated streets.
To legally drive a golf cart in these areas:
- The driver must have a valid driver’s license
- The driver must have a current insurance card
Without both a license and proof of insurance, a person is not permitted to operate a golf cart on the designated streets in Westlake.
Required Equipment For Golf Carts
In addition to the permit and driver requirements, the department is outlining specific equipment standards that every golf cart must meet to be in compliance.
All golf carts operating on the designated streets in Westlake are required to have:
- Front lights (headlights)
- Rear lights (taillights)
- Blinkers (turn signals)
- Horn
- Rearview mirror
- Side mirrors
These safety features are intended to help drivers see and be seen, signal lane changes or turns, and maintain awareness of surrounding traffic.
Enforcement Begins February 1
The Westlake Police Department is giving residents a window to obtain the 2026 permit and ensure their golf carts meet all requirements. The agency states that citations will be issued starting February 1 for those who are not in compliance with the city’s golf cart regulations.
That includes:
- Operating a golf cart on designated streets without the 2026 permit sticker displayed
- Driving without a valid driver’s license
- Driving without an insurance card
- Operating a golf cart that does not have the required lights, mirrors, horn, or blinkers
The department did not release fine amounts or detailed penalty information in the announcement, only noting that citations will be written after the enforcement date.
Where To Get The 2026 Golf Cart Permit
Residents who plan to use golf carts on designated streets in 2026 should go in person to:
Westlake Police Department
2405 Guillory Street
Westlake, Louisiana