[BigSteph]

We ordered front and back seatbelts at purchase. When you consider how expensive the cart is, the addition of seatbelts is negligible financially.

We got retractable belts, and sometimes you forget they are there -- no burden having them.

I also installed grab handles in the roof frame. I bought Jeep grab handles (cloth and rubber type) and installed one above the right passenger seat, and one each on the rear seats.

I use the seatbelts and grab handles a lot. The grab handles are great for corners.

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

Get in a cart and tell them to turn left quick - after you stop rolling around get a belt

[rockyhyder]

Seat belts are as important in golf carts as they are in cars. The #1 reason people are seriously injured and/or killed in golf cart accidents, they are ejected from the cart.

[Greg L]

Get the belts. They saved our lives when we were hit on a side street by a Subaru

[Bay Kid]

If you have grandchildren seatbelts are a necessity. Good for resale too.

[La lamy]

I would definitely get them. Retractable ones should not get in the way.

[GoneFishing]

Originally Posted by Good Golly

New villager here!

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

We put them on our new cart. They aren’t in the way when playing golf but give us a basic level of safety when driving about.

[FUSSY LADY]

Absolutely get them, I just put them on my older cart, retractable, they are definitely not in the way. Too many accidents where people fall out of the cart because of no seatbelts!

[popbaby2]

Originally Posted by Good Golly

New villager here!

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

ABSOLUTELY put in seat belts. They saved the lives of a couple i know - or at least very serious injury. Of all the reports I’ve read about golf cart deaths, NONE were wearing seatbelts belts. They don’t get in the way of playing golf ever.

[ldj1938]

I've personally since two women thrown out of carts because hubby made a quick left turn. Head hitting the pavement. My wife, an RN, ran to help. Saw a guy fall out of his cart when he had a seizure and hit his head on the curb. Air evac. Saw a woman killed when she lost control of her pickup and fell out and the the truck backed over and killed her. Baby in car seat was fine. Don't be stupid wear a seat belt. People driving at night with no lights? Yes! Wrong side of the road? Yes. Welcome to our world.

[jimkerr]

I recommend getting them. I have them on my cart and they do not get in the way at all.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Most deaths resulting from golf cart accidents are due to the riders being ejected from the cart and their head impacting the pavement.

I had retractable seatbelts in my last cart and have them in the cart that I have on order. I currently have a loaner that doesn't have them and I'm uncomfortable without them.

The idea that they would get in the way on the golf course has no merit. They are an inexpensive possibly life saving feature.

[Rfent]

Originally Posted by Good Golly

New villager here!

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Get the belts and wear them!! I know several people who have been thrown out of their carts . Please wear your seatbelts!!

[nhtexasrn]

Originally Posted by Good Golly

New villager here!

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

In my opinion, you should definitely get the seat belts. They don't get in the way at all and you don't use them on the golf course. Most of the serious injuries or fatalities involving golf carts are from people being thrown from them. It happens a lot believe it or not. The person who made comparison to bicycles is not taking into consideration the numbers of golf carts compared to bicycles and the close proximity and speeds at which they operate. Get the seat belts!!

[DonnaNi4os]

Originally Posted by Good Golly

New villager here!

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

It’s a no-brainer get the seatbelts! There have been countless people thrown from their carts. Don’t skimp on safety!

[Spsmith444]

Yes, yes, yes.