Vehicles Passing Golf Cart...Cross Double Solid Line

[roob1]

When passing a golf cart that is in the golf cart lane, please consider the following before you cross the double solid line in your car to swing wide of the cart:

You are risking a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles.

[Topspinmo]

When passing a golf cart that is in the golf cart lane, please consider the following before you cross the double solid line in your car to swing wide of the cart:

You are risking a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles.

Not if nobody coming. I hate when all four meet, I avoid that plus don't like pass cart when two cars and cart meet.

[Challenger]

Following one of the newer fully enclosed carts on St Charles today. Cart is a good bit wider than standard cart and driver had real difficulty staying within cart lane . Is there a maximum cart width for using these lanes-- Seeing problems on the way if this is not addressed

[kansasr]

Thanks for this post. I'm amazed at how many drivers think that it is my responsibility to avoid them when they cross over the divider into my lane!

[Chatbrat]

The same goes for golf carts that cross a"SOLID WHITE" - its the same as a car crossing a solid double line--IMHO-the driver who has to swing that far to pass a golf cart has no clue as to where the right side of their car is

[Barboza]

I believe that it is illegal as well as highly dangerous for carts to overtake on Morse.Have seen this several times and assume that they are "souped up" as we were running at 19MPH, Where are the Police when you need them!

[rubicon]

The same goes for golf carts that cross a"SOLID WHITE" - its the same as a car crossing a solid double line--IMHO-the driver who has to swing that far to pass a golf cart has no clue as to where the right side of their car is

would you be so kind as to provide the citation that defines a diamond lane's SOLID WHITE LINE as being the same as a double white line forbidding any passing? In other words does the solid white line forbid passing or simply define the space (area) to be utilized as a diamond ( golf cart) lane

[DonH57]

The most dangerous driving I've seen lately is cars passing carts around a couple blind curves on Madero. Witnessed this three times this past week. I'm very thankful no one's been hurt . These cars won't slow down forcing others to brake suddenly and don't acknowledge the other drivers.

[Bogie Shooter]

Following one of the newer fully enclosed carts on St Charles today. Cart is a good bit wider than standard cart and driver had real difficulty staying within cart lane . Is there a maximum cart width for using these lanes-- Seeing problems on the way if this is not addressed



I doubt very much if any of these street will be widened.
So how should it be addressed?

[kansasr]

would you be so kind as to provide the citation that defines a diamond lane's SOLID WHITE LINE as being the same as a double white line forbidding any passing? In other words does the solid white line forbid passing or simply define the space (area) to be utilized as a diamond ( golf cart) lane

From the Florida Driver's Manual:

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.

[Chatbrat]

In every state a solid line means no passing--if a cop is behind you & if he is inclined, you will be cited--otherwise--all the cart lanes would be broken lines

[Bogie Shooter]

From the Florida Driver's Manual:

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.

the hazard being a slow moving cart...........................

[Chatbrat]

Oh the real hazard is a cart going 19.9 and the passing cart is doing 25+--I've clocked golf carts doing 30+ on St. Charles & Bailey Trail.

[villagetinker]

I have been passed in my CAR, with both the speedometer and the GPS indicated 31 MPH, by a golf cart in the golf cart lane, had to be doing 35 MPH!!. Pinellas Place.

[Trayderjoe]

Oh the real hazard is a cart going 19.9 and the passing cart is doing 25+--I've clocked golf carts doing 30+ on St. Charles & Bailey Trail.

I was in that area and had a cart zoom by me. When I turned a corner, there was the cart with a motorcycle officer having pulled him over. :BigApplause: I am passed daily both on the multi-modal paths and on the road (in the golf cart lane) even when my "pedal is to the medal" and I am "flying along" at 19 mph.....

[golfing eagles]

From the Florida Driver's Manual:

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.

I think we've been through this a dozen times or more on these threads. According to your interpretation, a cart can never make a left turn, never pass a tricyclist going 3 mph, or a cart going 10 mph. Not true. Best interpretation I've seen is that the solid white line is denoting the right edge of the roadway, and the cart lane does not count as a separate lane of traffic going in the same direction---the law was written for lanes of automotive traffic.

[justjim]

I was in that area and had a cart zoom by me. When I turned a corner, there was the cart with a motorcycle officer having pulled him over. :BigApplause: I am passed daily both on the multi-modal paths and on the road (in the golf cart lane) even when my "pedal is to the medal" and I am "flying along" at 19 mph.....

Speeding golf carts are many but few are caught.

[DonH57]

I think we've been through this a dozen times or more on these threads. According to your interpretation, a cart can never make a left turn, never pass a tricyclist going 3 mph, or a cart going 10 mph. Not true. Best interpretation I've seen is that the solid white line is denoting the right edge of the roadway, and the cart lane does not count as a separate lane of traffic going in the same direction---the law was written for lanes of automotive traffic.

Exactly. I've never been pulled over on Morse for passing a slower cart, bicycle, or walkers in my cart whether police were there or not. I only do it safely and never over 20 mph. I don't know where these theories of cart traffic laws have started.:shrug:

[pauld315]

Thanks for this post. I'm amazed at how many drivers think that it is my responsibility to avoid them when they cross over the divider into my lane!

From the State of Florida Driver's manual addressing what to do when a vehicle is in your lane coming towards you. Sure beats haviong a head on collision because it is not your responsibility.

Vehicle Approaching in
Your Lane
1. Sound horn and flash high
beams.
2. Brake hard.
3. Steer for the side of the road.

[karostay]

In every state a solid line means no passing--if a cop is behind you & if he is inclined, you will be cited--otherwise--all the cart lanes would be broken lines

How often do you see a cop these days the Villages is so much bigger than 5 years ago.Seeing a patrol officer is a rarity :police:

[jchase]

Ask Jack!

[DonH57]

I have been passed in my CAR, with both the speedometer and the GPS indicated 31 MPH, by a golf cart in the golf cart lane, had to be doing 35 MPH!!. Pinellas Place.

Same here up on Enrique drive in Santo Domingo by about 10 different golf carts on any given day.

[charmed59]

I don't see the problem with being passed. If I am running at 19mph and someone comes up on me and goes out to pass I'll slow for a second so they can get back into my lane safely. If I'm on a sight seeing bender and I see someone behind me I'll pull off and let them by so I can sight see without guilt. I see no shame in getting passed on either the MMP or the golf cart lanes on the roads. I'm retired, but I know there are folks that need to be somewhere at a certain time.

[DonH57]

I don't see the problem with being passed. If I am running at 19mph and someone comes up on me and goes out to pass I'll slow for a second so they can get back into my lane safely. If I'm on a sight seeing bender and I see someone behind me I'll pull off and let them by so I can sight see without guilt. I see no shame in getting passed on either the MMP or the golf cart lanes on the roads. I'm retired, but I know there are folks that need to be somewhere at a certain time.

I have no problem being passed either. It's the reckless and mostly careless method which people use to pass others possibly causing an accident that bothers me. Some of these people have the belief it's others' responsibility to avoid them. I have my radio on and ignore them. It's only when I see blue and red flashly lights I get worried!:evil6:

[trichard]

Stay in your lane or slow down. What is the hurry?

[looneycat]

would you be so kind as to provide the citation that defines a diamond lane's SOLID WHITE LINE as being the same as a double white line forbidding any passing? In other words does the solid white line forbid passing or simply define the space (area) to be utilized as a diamond ( golf cart) lane

the minute you cross that solid white line you are driving an unregistered motor vehicle and are subject to a hefty fine

[NoMoSno]

the minute you cross that solid white line you are driving an unregistered motor vehicle and are subject to a hefty fine
Not if you are driving your cart under 20mph.

[rubicon]

In every state a solid line means no passing--if a cop is behind you & if he is inclined, you will be cited--otherwise--all the cart lanes would be broken lines

chatbrat in all due respect the "solid white line"you reference are the solid wihite lines used in place of double yellow lines ,etc that normally divide a highway in the middle prohibibiting passing on the left.

The solid white line found along diamond lanes only define the space provided (lane) for golf cart use and has nothing to do with passing. the solid white lane is a remainder for auto traffic not to cross

Personal Best Regards:

[Mikeod]

the minute you cross that solid white line you are driving an unregistered motor vehicle and are subject to a hefty fine

Cannot be correct. If it was, once in the lane, you would have to continue in the same direction until you reached a merge and then you face a double line. And you could never make a left turn into a street or mail station or store. Think of the medical buildings across from Creekside. If you are going west on Old Camp Rd., you couldn't turn in. If you went to the end and turned left, same problem. If you lived in Creekside, you would have to drive along Stillwater all the way around to make a right turn from the lane to enter your own street.

[Challenger]

the minute you cross that solid white line you are driving an unregistered motor vehicle and are subject to a hefty fine

Can you cite a reference ? Hmnnnnnn