PUT-IN-BAY, Ohio — A bill that would allow towns to set speed limits for golf carts traveling on roads has lost support because the village's new mayor doesn't want it.

        Sen. Randy Gardner, R-Bowling Green, introduced legislation in May that would let officials regulate golf cart speeds. But Mr. Gardner said he won't push for its passage unless island leaders want it.

        And right now they don't.

        Put-in-Bay Mayor Mack McCann said the bill is not needed. He said he hasn't noticed a problem with golf carts.

        Former village Mayor John Blatt, who resigned May 9, had pushed for a 20 mph speed limit. He said golf carts were too fast and dangerous. Put-in-Bay police have said they've clocked golf carts traveling more than 55 mph.

        Golf carts and other such vehicles — some capable of holding at least six passengers — are popular among South Bass Island residents and tourists because of the island's small size. Put-in-Bay has only 16 miles of roads.

        Mr. Blatt asked lawmakers for help last fall because there are no clear laws on whether towns can enforce speed limits on golf carts. Put-in-Bay is among six Ohio communities that allow golf carts to be driven on public roads.

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