Posted on Fri, Jan. 12, 2007

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House overrides golf cart veto

The House has overridden its first veto of the session, approving a bill that allows golf carts to be driven on Richland County roads.

The bill, sponsored by Rep. Todd Rutherford, D-Richland, would allow tailgaters at Williams-Brice Stadium, for instance, to drive a golf cart on main roads within a half-mile of the stadium. The carts would be required to use headlights and taillights at night.

Gov. Mark Sanford vetoed the bill, which applies only to Richland County, in October.

The vote to override was unanimous. If the local senators follow suit, the bill will become law despite Sanford’s objection.