The rules of the Road apply to autos, golfcarts and bicycles. Accidents occur because someone did not follow the rules. They did not follow the rules either intentionally, because they were confused, unaware, distracted or simply not paying attention.
The best a golf cart operator can do is to follow the rules, use hand signal and when cart clsoures are down be sure you have adequate and readily seen front and rear mechanical signals. i have seen countless operators who allow golf towels to block their rear taillights
Frankly speaking some golf cart operators are so overly cautious that they create doubt for both themselves and other drivers. People who travel interstates realize this when they encounter reluctant drivers who are afraid to enter or exit from a ramp.
I don't want a street legal vehicle because of safety issues as well has higher insurance rates.
Finally we have some folks here who simply should not be driving be it a car or a cart.
Stay safe and alert out there
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