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Freehiker 06-08-2023 06:37 AM

2 weeks ago I was cutting my grass when a guy pulled onto our street and stopped. He swapped places and let a boy and girl get in the front and drive, while he sat in the back seat. These kids were VERY young, definitely under 10.

It’s insane how many people don’t realize how dangerous carts can be.

OrangeBlossomBaby 06-08-2023 08:22 AM

The "Freedom" thing should extend to liability and insurance. IF you choose to let a 13-year-old drive your golf cart, and IF there's an accident involving your 13-year-old behind the wheel of the golf cart, THEN no one's insurance will cover damages. Her health insurance won't cover her injuries. The guy she hits will have to sue the owner of the golf cart directly, and/or the girl's parents. Whoever owns the golf cart will have any claims on their own insurance for the accident denied.

AND - whatever adult is legally responsible for the child at the time he/she was behind the wheel - gets a ticket, and arrested for reckless endangerment of a minor child.

DonH57 06-08-2023 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitley (Post 2218411)
Does anyone have stats on GC accidents in the Villages with drivers under the age of 14? I was unaware of it being a significant issue.

I'd like to see that myself. A list of accidents or citations on a driver 14 or under.


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