Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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not really
the villages golf cart paths are mostly not public streets
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 949 Thursday, a bill sponsored by Rep. Cyndi Stevenson, R- St. Johns, that officially bans young drivers from public streets.
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14 YO driving golf carts
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No law can regulate poor judgment. As the saying goes, "you can't fix stupid".
Saw a cart yesterday, a couple in front, and a woman holding an infant on the back seat, facing backward. No seat belt. Nothing between her and the pavement but thin air and the (assumed) skills of the elderly guy at the wheel. I don't know if there are laws against that. But how many laws need to be passed before people stop being a danger to themselves? The list is probably endless. |
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The Drivers License Compact which states enter into with other states agree that a ticket vor a moving traffic violation will appear on your WI drivers record.
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Different times. I grew up on a farm and was driving my dad's milk cans to town in a pickup truck when I was 13. The local cop said "no problem" as long as I behaved.
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Golf carts
The three most dangerous act I've seen on a golf cart: child driver; pet or child in the driver's lap; and alcohol in the driver's hand. All could cause an accident and should result in a ticket/fine. Oh and all pets/children should wear a seat belt.
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Hold on...
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Here is the newly amended form of HB 949 effective 10/1/2023: (7) A golf cart may not be operated on public roads or streets by a person: (a) Who is under 18 years of age unless he or she possesses a valid learner's driver license or valid driver license. (b) Who is 18 years of age or older unless he or she possesses a valid form of government-issued photographic identification. No loss of golf cart usage from a DUI. Last edited by flsteve; 05-16-2023 at 09:28 AM. Reason: Redacted lines from HB949 were included in the cut and paste from the bill. Also, the date of 10/1/2023 is effective date. |
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We purchased in TV April 2006. There have several fatalities with golf carts and all adults. I’m not saying the new law is bad but I am saying a well supervised 14-15 year old is very capable of driving a golf cart. Next law will be that 80 year olds seniors can no longer drive a golf cart in The Villages. Too old! Careful what you wish for.
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IMHO - if you need to be 16 in most states to get a drivers permit, I can’t see why TV (Florida) allows 14 yo to drive golf carts. Many times they are on the public roads and rarely know rules of etiquette.
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You drove a pickup on a road at 13 and lived to tell about it yet driving a sped-limited golf cart on paths in a retirement community is now unsafe at 14? Quote:
Somewhat significant difference between a 4,000 pound automobile capable of traveling over 80 mph and a 500(?) pound golf cart with a top speed in the 20s.
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Vote 18 Drink 21 Smoke 21 Drivers License 16 Learners Permit 15 Boat ? Golf cart Evolving Dirt dike ? Motorcycle 16 Minor child criminal laws(except murder) up to18 Murder can be under 18 Statutory rape victim 16 and younger, even if girl consents. Get Married 18 |
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Lived here for 3 years and 1st saw what I thought was a young person driving a cart was last week. Was with a person who was old enough to be her grand father. How many accidents are caused by these under 16 year olds?
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Golf cart accidents
As I understand, all the fatalities (very serious accidents) in golf carts have all been adults. Most involved a collision with a car. Accidents involving 14 and 15 olds I haven’t seen or heard of any. But not every minor accident in a golf cart may not be reported. I’ve been in The Villages 17 years. How time flies!
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No non service dogs in restaurants or business either
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