[TVMayor]

580 traffic citations issued April-July in The Villages, 82 to golf carts
Between April 10 and July 8, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office issued 580 traffic citations in the Sumter County portion of The Villages, according to a quarterly report presented to the Village Community Development Districts 1-3 and 5-8.

In addition to that, during the same time, the sheriff’s office issued 82 golf cart citations during that same time period.

The vehicle citations ranged from items such as unlawful speed and improper braking to not wearing a seat belt.

However, more than 65 percent of the citations issued to golf carts were for running a stop sign, and more than 18 percent of the citations were for operating a golf cart without a registration, which is issued when a golf cart exceeds the 19 mph speed limit.

The sheriff’s office reminds Villagers to obey all traffic rules — no matter what vehicle you are in.

580 traffic citations issued April-July in The Villages, 82 to golf carts - **************