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Rodneysblue 07-21-2024 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wenham (Post 2351411)
My wife and I are closing on a home in The Villages in mid August so needless to say we have a lot to learn.
My question is, Are there any restricted roads in The Villages property where you are not allowed to drive a golf car?

Yes

CybrSage 07-21-2024 08:30 AM

So many posts! Might have missed it, but if the entrance to an off road path has 2 posts at its entrance, it is a bike and walking path only. Even if the golf car easily fits between them

Learned that the hard way. ;)

bshuler 07-21-2024 10:02 AM

Before you come down, spend a little time watching some of the Village Newcomers “golf cart” ride videos.

The host is a retired middle school teacher who, in a dozen videos, takes you all over the villages on his cart with his wife, a retired kindergarten teacher.

He (Jerry) repeatedly, patiently, and amusingly rides for miles, pointing out when to signal, how to handle car/cart crossings, round-a-bouts, tunnels, etiquette, etc. His wife keeps him in check.

In YouTube search for “newcomers golf cart rides”.

Wenham 07-21-2024 10:18 AM

Oh Yes, we have watched hundreds of videos regarding The Villages including quite a few of Jerry & Linda.
They are very informative. Thanks.

bark4me 07-21-2024 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wenham (Post 2351411)
My wife and I are closing on a home in The Villages in mid August so needless to say we have a lot to learn.
My question is, Are there any restricted roads in The Villages property where you are not allowed to drive a golf car?

You might want to attend the training and informational class ref to golf cars.

Bilyclub 07-21-2024 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenswing (Post 2351416)
You’re pretty much not allowed on any road that has a speed limit over 20mph unless it has a dedicated cart lane. Most of the major roads will have a multimodal path that runs parallel to it where the carts can travel.


Unless the cart is street legal. A street legal cart can ride on streets up to a 35 MPH speed limit.

LeRoySmith 07-21-2024 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2351723)
Unless the cart is street legal. A street legal cart can ride on streets up to a 35 MPH speed limit.

It's funny you mention 35mph. I was just driving my car on meggison where the speed limit is 30, I was going almost 35 and a silver Yamaha golf cart passed me. I think it was gas, no tags, so I sped up a little after he went around me to match his speed and he maintained 35mph until we got to sawgrass where he got on the mmp.

That's the fastest golf cart I have seen, I didn't know they could go that fast.

Ignatz 07-22-2024 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2351726)
It's funny you mention 35mph. I was just driving my car on meggison where the speed limit is 30, I was going almost 35 and a silver Yamaha golf cart passed me. I think it was gas, no tags, so I sped up a little after he went around me to match his speed and he maintained 35mph until we got to sawgrass where he got on the mmp.

That's the fastest golf cart I have seen, I didn't know they could go that fast.

We had a guy in one of those roadster carts do the same thing on Meggison. He was easily blowing past the car traffic leaving us well in his dust. It happens…

JStyles 07-22-2024 05:24 AM

Recommend the Village GPS app
 
:gc:
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Originally Posted by Wenham (Post 2351411)
Are there any restricted roads in The Villages property where you are not allowed to drive a golf car?

I wasn’t sure how I would figure out where to be, nervous I would wind up where I don’t belong and someone told me about the Villages GPS app. Works just like and other GPS app except you can choose to go by golf cart and then it takes you on the paths and through the tunnels where you can go. It was $8 for an entire year. Well worth the investment.

Rocksnap 07-22-2024 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wenham (Post 2351411)
My wife and I are closing on a home in The Villages in mid August so needless to say we have a lot to learn.
My question is, Are there any restricted roads in The Villages property where you are not allowed to drive a golf car?

Sure is. Most are obvious, some are labeled with do not enter signs.

La lamy 07-22-2024 06:11 AM

All the best for your move!

Wenham 07-22-2024 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JStyles (Post 2351760)
:gc:

I wasn’t sure how I would figure out where to be, nervous I would wind up where I don’t belong and someone told me about the Villages GPS app. Works just like and other GPS app except you can choose to go by golf cart and then it takes you on the paths and through the tunnels where you can go. It was $8 for an entire year. Well worth the investment.

Yes, I have purchased that and hopefully it will help keep me on the right path.

Wenham 07-22-2024 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 2351784)
All the best for your move!

ThankYou for the well wishes, it should be an interesting trip from Massachusetts with two cats.

Bruceg0028 07-22-2024 07:31 AM

Download the Villages GPS app. There is a small cost but it has a good turn by turn directions for all the golf cart paths. A bit confusing at 1st but you’ll get the hang of it quickly. Get a phone holder for your cart that fits in the cup holder. That way you can see the screen to follow the directions. The app is available for IOS and Androids.


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