Golf Carts Are NOT ALLOWED on Public Roadways
Golf Carts Are Not Allowed on Public Roads in Homewood
The Homewood Police Department has received reports of both children and adults driving golf carts on public roads. We want to remind all residents that traditional golf carts are not street legal under Alabama law and may not be operated on public roadways in Homewood. Children are never permitted to drive golf carts on public streets, under any circumstance.
There is an important difference between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs).
What Counts as a LEGAL Road Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) in Alabama?
To qualify as a legal LSV, the vehicle must:
- Be registered with your county and display a valid tag
- Be insured, just like a standard vehicle
- Include required safety features (seatbelts, headlights, mirrors, turn signals, child restraints if needed, etc.)
- Be operated by a licensed driver age 16 or older
- Only be driven on roads where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less
Properly registered and insured LSVs that meet these criteria may be driven on public roads in Homewood by licensed drivers.
For everyone’s safety, please follow these rules and talk to your children about the dangers and legal restrictions of operating golf carts on streets.
Crime Report for the Week of May 5, 2026 04/30/26 UBEV - A vehicle was broken into in the 100 block of Aspen Cir and a purse was stolen. 05/01/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 1200 block of Columbiana Road. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana First Degree
Crime Report for the Week of April 20, 2026 04/15/26 Narcotics Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy. The subject was in possession of marijuana and cocaine. He was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 04/15/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 04/17/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Oxmoor Blvd. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 04/17/26 Attempting to Elude Arrest - Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The vehicle fled and officers pursued it into Southside Birmingham where the driver was arrested. The driver was charged with Attempting to Elude and Resisting Arrest. 07/18/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Vulcan Rd. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 04/19/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy and a pistol and cash were stolen. 04/19/26 Stolen Vehicle Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Greensprings Hwy. The vehicle was confirmed stolen and the driver was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree.
Crime Report for the Week of April 20, 2026 04/15/26 Narcotics Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy. The subject was in possession of marijuana and cocaine. He was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 04/15/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 04/17/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Oxmoor Blvd. The driver was in possession of methamphetamine and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance. 04/17/26 Attempting to Elude Arrest - Officers attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The vehicle fled and officers pursued it into Southside Birmingham where the driver was arrested. The driver was charged with Attempting to Elude and Resisting Arrest. 07/18/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Vulcan Rd. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 04/19/26 UBEV - An unlocked vehicle was entered in the 200 block of Lakeshore Pkwy and a pistol and cash were stolen. 04/19/26 Stolen Vehicle Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 100 block of Greensprings Hwy. The vehicle was confirmed stolen and the driver was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree.
Crime Report for the Week of April 13, 2026 04/07/26 Commercial Burglary - A business was burglarized in the 100 block of Vulcan Road and copper pipe was stolen. 04/08/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree. 04/09/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Oxmoor Road. The driver was in possession of controlled pills and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.
Crime Report for the Week of April 6, 2026 03/30/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree.
Crime Report for the Week of March 31, 2026 03/21/26 Public Intox Arrest - Officers investigated a suspicious person in the 400 block of Greensprings Hwy. The subject was intoxicated and was arrested for Public Intoxication. 03/26/26 Stolen Vehicle Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Robert Jemison Road. The vehicle was confirmed to be stolen and the driver was arrested for Receiving Stolen Property 1st Degree. 03/28/26 Narcotics Arrest - A vehicle was stopped for a traffic violation in the 200 block of Greensprings Hwy. The driver was in possession of marijuana and was arrested for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana.
