ANSI, OPEI update golf cart safety specifications

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) published an updated American National Standard for golf cart safety and performance.

This revision updates ANSI/ILTVA Z130.1-2012. The first six versions of this standard were developed in coordination with the International Light Transportation Vehicle Association, and this latest update was created as part of the standards-developing work by OPEI.

ANSI/OPEI Z130.1-2020 provides safety and performance specifications relating to golf cars. It applies to vehicles driven by electric motors or internal combustion engines specifically intended for and used on golf courses for transporting golfers and their equipment. 

The standard outlines concerns such as grading, terrain, modification, repair, ventilation, fuel storage and operator safety practices. This standard does not apply to personal transport vehicles, autonomous vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles designed for the transportation of persons with disabilities. 

Updates include:

• Several definitions were added or revised.
• The vehicle identification number requirements were revised.
• Safety warnings were revised to specify warnings for both occupants and operators.
• Previous fuel system requirements were replaced with the requirement to comply with ANSI/OPEI B71.10.

To learn more about ANSI/OPEI Z130.1-2020: Golf Cars Safety Specifications, visit the ANSI blog.