Golf Cart Tickets and driver license

[felixdiner]

Do tickets while driving a golf cart can go in your driving license?
Technically you do not need a driver license to drive a golf cart.

[DonH57]

I'm gonna go with a yes since a golf cart is a motorized vehicle being operated on a public street subject to traffic laws.

[westcoast]

Yes they do.

[dbussone]

Do tickets while driving a golf cart can go in your driving license?
Technically you do not need a driver license to drive a golf cart.

Very interesting question. I have assumed the answer is yes, but really don't know. I'll wait to hear from someone with expertise in the area. Thank you for raising this issue.

[mulligan]

yes they do. Points on your insurance as well.

[JoMar]

But it's legal to drive a golf cart at 14 so how does that work?

[Mikeod]

But it's legal to drive a golf cart at 14 so how does that work?
I believe the info is transmitted to the state of residence and when the person reaches the age to apply for and get a driver's license, the points are applied.

[JoMar]

I believe the info is transmitted to the state of residence and when the person reaches the age to apply for and get a driver's license, the points are applied.

Thanks.

[Mleeja]

Are we making the assumptin the carts are being driven on the street or street legal carts? If someone is driving a golf cart on the multi-purpose trails how can they be ticketed? What is the person is 80 and has given up thier drivers license? I am not claiming to know the answer, I just don't think it is a clear cut as some of the other replies imply...

[JoMar]

Are we making the assumptin the carts are being driven on the street or street legal carts? If someone is driving a golf cart on the multi-purpose trails how can they be ticketed? What is the person is 80 and has given up thier drivers license? I am not claiming to know the answer, I just don't think it is a clear cut as some of the other replies imply...

All MMP's lead to a residence area which puts carts on public streets. I also believe they can stop carts on MMP's if they suspect DUI's or open containers but not sure about that one.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

I think people are making up a lot of answers on here and really don't know the correct answer. I don't even know if you're required to have your drivers license or any form of ID when you're driving golf cart.

[Polar Bear]

The following is the best information I found. The last paragraph probably address's the OP's question best...

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.212.html)

[Mleeja]

The following is the best information I found. The last paragraph probably address's the OP's question best...

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.212.html)

Not to open another can of worms, but I find it interesting in section 8.b.3 that it states "3. The ordinance restricts golf carts to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour and permits such use on sidewalks adjacent to state highways only if the sidewalks are at least 8 feet wide;". I always thought the max speed on the MMPs was 19 mph. Is this a Villages thing?

[GatorFan]

VHA Golf Cart Safety Meeting tomorrow 9:00 am Colony Cottage Rec Center


Law enforcement will be there and answer all your questions

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

VHA Golf Cart Safety Meeting tomorrow 9:00 am Colony Cottage Rec Center


Law enforcement will be there and answer all your questions

I've gotten a lot of conflicting answers from law enforcement on this and other traffic laws. It appears that the state has some conflicting laws and that LE often makes up their own rules and are sometimes upheld by judges.

[2BNTV]

Are we making the assumption the carts are being driven on the street or street legal carts? If someone is driving a golf cart on the multi-purpose trails how can they be ticketed? What is the person is 80 and has given up their drivers license? I am not claiming to know the answer, I just don't think it is a clear cut as some of the other replies imply...

When people go through a "stop" sign and are onto a street crossing, they can be ticketed. The street is not part of the golf trail. Hence three points will be assessed if ticketed. Same as if you were in car and have a license

Your point about not having a license is a good one and I don't know the answer to that issue. I was behind an older man today who was doing 10 MPH and he never bothered to stop at several stop signs.

Just sayin.......

BTW - Stop signs are not suggestions.

[justjim]

Do tickets while driving a golf cart can go in your driving license?
Technically you do not need a driver license to drive a golf cart.

If you don't have a drivers license, it certainly can't be put on your license. You don't need a drivers license in order to drive a golf cart. With those facts, if you have a drivers license I would think a ticket would not be put on your license while driving a golf cart. Perhaps I'm "missing" something here?

[redwitch]

Not sure what the rule is for those with a license but for kids it goes like this: LEO sees a juvenile under 14 driving a cart and the cart will be pulled over. The child's picture is taken and an immediate temporary license is issued. The child then receives a ticket which is forwarded to the child's home state. When it is time for that precious learner's permit, it is denied and no license until age 18 because of a moving violation. This happened to my friend's grandson who was sitting on grandpa's lap. Gramps got nothing but a lecture. Bet the kid doesn't talk to grandpa when he hits 15.5.

Not sure what the repercussions are for an adult who has no license but I have seen police reports where someone was arrested for driving on a suspended or revoked license.