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Originally Posted by rjm1cc
I think a big part of the problem is we all need to be educated on the rules for driving carts and for driving cars where carts are present. However there will always be inexperienced driver coming to the community so you just have to expect that not everyone knows the rules and you have to be extra careful in a cart.
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The rules for golf carts are the same as automobiles and bicycles all have application to the rules of the Road.
A diamond lane has he solid white line to define it establishing its widith for use by the golf cart driver. It is designated for golf carts. it is why I mentioned in another thread that an autombile should not be occupying space in a diamond lane. In this other thread one auto driver indicated she pulls into the diamond lane before making her turn. This is a violation of the rules pf the road.
A golf cart intending to merge with the main flow of traffic must signal 100 feet before the merger or turning and then proceed.
I suspect the solid white line would help in an investigation of a car and cart collided ( sideswept type accident). what I mean is that a witness may be able to say to an investigting office the car/cart moved over the solid white line.
One poster wrote that you can't trust a signal on a golf cart and he was right. some golf carts do not have an audible sounding signal and since the signal arm does not automatically snap back in place like a car . I know because as hard as I try to remember I am guilty of that sin of commission
Mea Culpa.