Driving Golf Carts On Campus

In a report by the Consumer Products Safety Commission, it was found that golf cart related injuries occur in around 15,000 cases every year.

The goal of Trinity University’s Golf Cart Policy is to promote safety and to prevent injuries and property damage. With this in mind, it is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to the rules and guidelines in the policy and all applicable state laws and ordinances. Below are some key points from the Golf Cart Policy:

• Prior to purchasing a golf cart, department requests must be reviewed and approved by the respective vice president.
• Cart drivers must be Authorized Drivers (see Authorized Driver Policy). 
• Upon Authorized Driver approval from the Office of Risk Management, cart drivers must undergo online cart safety training assigned by Risk Management. 
• Carts cannot be parked in fire lanes, disabled parking spaces without a proper permit, in any manner that blocks the normal flow of pedestrian traffic or building entrances and exits, or on sidewalks or ramps that would impede pedestrian or ADA accessibility routes.
• Do not use cell phones or use/operate any other device while driving that may cause a distraction. Hands-free communication is allowed.

All accidents involving carts should be immediately reported to Campus Police at 210-999-7070.

Supervisors of injured employees should submit a Supervisor’s Report of Injury Form and follow the steps in the Workers’ Compensation Policy.

Additionally, please take a moment to watch this short video. It is highly suggested that you never drive on the shoulder on Stadium Drive!