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Old 02-28-2013, 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by janmcn View Post
There are currently no laws in Florida requiring a license to operate a golf cart on public ways. If you think this should be changed, contact your FL legislator. The FL Legislature will be commencing their annual session soon.
I don't necessarily disagree with you... in part at least, but if you think legislating a solution to the problems being discussed here is going to do much to change things, think again!

As I've mentioned before, I worked for the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles for most of my working years, and several of them were as a non-adjudicating District Enforcement office manager dealing primarily with registration and driver license suspensions and revocations. Although I have no statistics to back me up, the general belief of our driver improvement analysts, as well as myself, was that a majority of motorists that lost their license continued to drive anyway.

In my office my desk was positioned where I could easily view the parking lot, and numerous time I would see those that were suspended or revoked leave our office, get into their cars and drive away. There were also numerous suspensions for failure to answer a summons that was issued for unlicensed operation.

The most memorable instance was where I had a motorist sit with me for about 45 minutes, described in detail how his life was going to be virtually ruined if he didn't have his license. Of course there was nothing I could do but be courteous and listen to him. When we were through, he thanked me for at least listening. He then left the office, walked to his car in the parking lot where I saw him getting in his vehicle and driving off!

Now, if so many who still drive after losing their license and/or privileges, what would make you think that even more who haven't lost those privileges would pay any attention to whatever new golf cart restrictions were enacted and continue to drive anyway? In IMO, and past experiences, legislative actions would add up to little more than an exercise in futility. On the other hand, seeking legislation could increase some revenues for the government, but will it be enough to cover the increase in governmental expenses. Personally, I doubt it!
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