[redwitch]

Well, I'm willing to bet when this young lady hits 15.5 and tries to get her learner's permit she's going to think this minor accident is major. Most states won't let you get a learner's permit or driver's license before age 18 if you've been cited for a traffic violation (includes not stopping at a stop sign on a bicycle) before age 16. Awful expensive result for a kid whose parents and grandparents felt like indulging this girl.

For those who are curious, according to a Sheriff I talked to, kids under 14 caught driving a cart are issued a temporary license (with picture taken by the citing officer), then ticketed. The ticket is then forwarded to the child's home state. And, yes, they will issue a ticket for a 4 YO on grandpa's lap as much as for a 13 YO.

I've found if you tell a kid what could happen (especially if around 12 or 13), they quickly jump into the passenger seat -- much more so than if you tell the grandparents. I don't understand why anyone would be willing to put their children and grandchildren at such risk -- golf carts are moving vehicles and have to share the road with vehicles thousands of pounds heavier. Just makes no sense to me.