The incidents did not occur on golf courses but involved unsafe speed, riding practices and alcohol and have put a spotlight on a lack of safety and inspection requirements for the vehicles within the state, especially where they’re allowed on public roads.

John Mackay is in critical condition after he fell from a golf cart driven by Gary Belinsky at the Casco, Maine resort on July 27 while on vacation. Belinsky was arrested and charged with operating under the influence, and the district attorney will ultimately decide whether to upgrade the charge to aggravated OUI, a Class C felony.