I recently became aware of a non-profit organization, the International Federation of Women Laywers (FIDA) Cameroon, that seeks to empower women and girls by providing them information on their rights, so that they are better able to defend those rights. FIDA Cameroon explained the mission of their group: The objectives of FIDA-Cameroon are among others to: AWAREDNESS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN AND GIRLS Composed of lawyer-laywers from both the common and civil law and other persons of goodwill, we initiate projects and carry out awareness campaigns. In March 2011, we initiated a campaign called “Towards the safeguarding of the rights of women and children in Cameroon” with a view to safeguarding women’s and children’s rights.
It is important to legal advocacy to have local lawyers willing to speak out for the rights of the marginalized, such as women and children. Without the knowledge of legal rights, and the means to enforce them, members of the community can be oppressed, and have few options to escape such oppression. In the United States, knowledge of legal rights within the community also empowers members of the community. A recent article found on the Sail Portsmouth website explains the process of making a golf cart legal so that it can be driven on the roads of Ohio. Understanding how the rights of community members interact with local laws and statutes empowers members of the community, in this case as golf cart owners, to use their cart legally on public roads. If you have never heard of the process for street legal golf cart ohio, I would recommend this article for you.
A lot of people ask us about how to make their golf cart street legal in Ohio. Here are a few tips about how to make your golf cart street legal in Ohio: Golf carts may be operated on streets, roads, and highways in Ohio, as long as an operator has a driver’s license or temporary instruction permit, proof of insurance, and the golf cart has certain equipment. Golf carts operating on any street, road, or highway in Ohio must be marked and registered with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. A golf cart not properly marked or registered is in violation of the law and subject to the same penalties as any other unlicensed vehicle.
The safety features necessary to make a golf cart street legal in Ohio includes a slow moving vehicle (smv) emblem, brake lights, turn signals, headlights, taillights, rearview mirror. Windshields are optional, but are recommended for comfort. Battery-operated carts may not exceed 20 miles per hour. Gas carts are also subject to Ohio’s emissions requirements.
A golf cart must be registered, just like any other vehicle, with the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. The registration process requires:
The information above highlights great work of legal advocates in countries such as Cameroon and the ability to create a safer and empowered community in the United States through knowledge of local statutes and the law. For more information on legal rights, you can visit USA.gov.