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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.

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.

[Jwth12]

Can 3 people ride in a golf cart at TV? I have 2 guests for 2 days.

[crummybuttons]

Originally Posted by DougB

I wouldn't trust the fact a cart had their signal on that they were turning. I've seen carts going down the road for miles with their signal on and not realizing it.

I don't trust any signals, golf cart or cars.

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by Jwth12

Can 3 people ride in a golf cart at TV? I have 2 guests for 2 days.

Yes you can. Pack em in.

[Cedwards38]

Originally Posted by glgene

Where did you buy your golf cart seat belts, and where did you have them installed? Not looking for a cheap solution; rather, a safety-oriented solution.

Gene

I believe in them, and I got my installed by Villages Golf Carts in LSL. It took less than 20 minutes.

[jaringg]

this link shows how bad things can be if you play "stupid"
Ultimate Golf Fails | Chuck the Putter

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by jaringg

this link shows how bad things can be if you play "stupid"
Ultimate Golf Fails | Chuck the Putter

Looks like some of those probably resulted in serious injuries.

[buzzy]

Yeah, but further brain damage is debatable.

[DougB]

Straight from the Florida Driver's Handbook

Solid White Line
A solid white line marks the right edge of the roadway or separates lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. You may travel in the same direction on both sides of this line, but you should not cross the line unless you must do so to avoid a hazard.

So, I would say crossing the white line to prepare to turn left would be avoiding a hazard and therefore legal.

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Originally Posted by A-4 Skyhawk

I've only been here a few months, but today I saw 2 carts traveling together try to make a left had turn FROM THE CART LANE in front of a BIG TRUCK going the same direction as the carts. The truck almost crushed them. Happened in front of Bonifay. Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't the cart move into the car lane and signal a left hand turn before making the left hand turn?? I've seen this happen three time now.

You would think people would do this. Most Villagers do so they must be renters, or visitors. They will learn the hard way I guess.