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Old 12-11-2022, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Laker14 View Post
North of 466, a cart does NOT need to be street legal to be on Morse. There is a specific cart lane on the right border of each lane (northbound and south bound).

One travels in the cart lane, and when one wishes to make a left turn, checks behind for a break in traffic. Signals left to change lanes from the cart lane to the main lane, and then proceeds as if in a car. Keep the left turn signal on, use the left arm to signal as well to increase visibility, and when oncoming traffic, and the traffic light allow, makes the left turn.

It probably would be a good idea for you and your friend to drive a car, or walk up to the light at Rio Grande or San Marino and observe the traffic to see how it's done.
Generally, automobile traffic is very observant and mindful of carts in that area.

Trickier is the route to cross 466 to get south on the Morse Blvd. cart trail. I won't try to explain that here. If you know someone who knows how to that, have them lead you and your friend on a trip down. Or, if you like, I will try to explain it on a separate post.
Well said. Left turns in golf carts on Morse north of 466 in that area are among the most dangerous turns in The Villages and require great care and fast reflexes. And, ideally, seatbelts.