Safety Rationale
• High pedestrian density: The festival draws large crowds, including children, seniors, and individuals with limited mobility. Personal golf carts can obstruct walkways and increase the risk of accidents in tightly packed areas.
• Limited visibility and maneuverability: Golf carts have low profiles and limited turning radii, making them harder to spot and navigate safely among foot traffic, especially during peak hours or nighttime events.
• Emergency access interference: Unregulated personal vehicles can block emergency lanes or delay response times for medical or security personnel.
• Liability and insurance concerns: Without standardized inspection or operator vetting, personal carts pose unpredictable risks that may not be covered under festival insurance policies.