Belts or No Belts?

[Good Golly]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

[JMintzer]

I have them on my cart. I never use them on the golf course, but always when on the MMPs or the local streets.

If you get the retractable ones, you won't even notice they're there...

[ex34449]

Better to have and not need than to need and not have.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Golf carts are known to flip over when making sudden turns - like to avoid something. Your life, your decision. Make sure your wills are up to date.

[splashes]

A definate YES

[villagetinker]

Get the belts, retractable ones, and USE them when not on the golf course, there have been several reports of people dying when involved ina golf cart crash and not wearing a seat belt, just my humble opinion.

[Bill14564]

I don't have them.

No seat belts on my bicycle either though similar speed and less protection.

I will probably order them on my next cart and might add them to this one. Nice to have them available if I ever decide I want to use them.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Oh yes let’s rationalize not wearing seat belts because bicycles don’t have them I tip my hat to you for that stretch , we have had a certain number of people injured after falling out of cart including a recent death , but I can tell you about one I know personally, he was in great shape , ran everyday and a very athletic 65 , he fell out of cart , hit his head and was hospitalized , he’s doing well but he gave up driving because of dizzy spells , he moved back to Boston so that he could walk everywhere or Uber if he needed , he wishes he had a seat belt on and hopes he’ll be able to drive again

[Stu from NYC]

Have you seen the drivers here? Get a seat belt.

[HIgolfers]

No. Have had my cart 4 years and have never used them. Waste of money and they get in the way.

[Bill14564]

Oh yes let’s rationalize not wearing seat belts because bicycles don’t have them I tip my hat to you for that stretch , we have had a certain number of people injured after falling out of cart including a recent death , but I can tell you about one I know personally, he was in great shape , ran everyday and a very athletic 65 , he fell out of cart , hit his head and was hospitalized , he’s doing well but he gave up driving because of dizzy spells , he moved back to Boston so that he could walk everywhere or Uber if he needed , he wishes he had a seat belt on and hopes he’ll be able to drive again

And people die in bicycle accidents. Many people drive thousands of miles in a cart without ever scratching the paint, others catch a tire on a lane divider and drive straight into a tunnel wall.

My point wasn't that seat belts on carts were unnecessary (I believe I wrote that I will be getting them on my next cart) my point was there is a similar activity that can be considered. Helmets are not required on bicycles but few would ride without them; seat belts aren't required on carts...

[golfing eagles]

No. Have had my cart 4 years and have never used them. Waste of money and they get in the way.

Minority opinion noted

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

And people die in bicycle accidents. Many people drive thousands of miles in a cart without ever scratching the paint, others catch a tire on a lane divider and drive straight into a tunnel wall.

My point wasn't that seat belts on carts were unnecessary (I believe I wrote that I will be getting them on my next cart) my point was there is a similar activity that can be considered. Helmets are not required on bicycles but few would ride without them; seat belts aren't required on carts... I understand the risk I’m taking on bike and always wear helmet, but you don’t have to take the risk in your cart but I don’t care what you do I’m sure all the other people had great records also and besides I’ve never owned a cart and don’t have any plans to and I’ve lived here a long time and even lived at the Arnold Palmer bay hill country club in Orlando and I have no desire to ever pick up a golf club ever, that’s all I have you can answer but threads over for me I realize I don’t have a dog in this fight because I don’t have a cart

[Dana1963]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?
Just up your insurance on him it may payoff nicely

[Celebrator]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?
We have and use the seat belts on our cart. We don't use them on the golf course but don't have a problem with them being in the way. You may be a careful driver but that alone cannot keep you safe from others who drive recklessly or have a medical issue while driving. Hope you make the safe decision.

[tophcfa]

Get the belts, retractable ones, and USE them when not on the golf course, there have been several reports of people dying when involved ina golf cart crash and not wearing a seat belt, just my humble opinion.
Totally agree. They are especially important for shorter people whose feet don’t reach far enough to wedge themselves safely into the seat.

[Good Golly]

I'm thinking it's better to get them in now, use them and be done with it.

[TheVillageBlacksmith]

Welcome!

Yes, get the seat belts and be diligent about wearing them, even for short rides.

Stay safe✌

[Jrsgvsg60]

Yes to seat belts

[Debra Freeman]

You hear about golf cart thefts and am wondering if you can get a tracker on your cart and how much theft and liability insurance cost.

[sdeikenberry]

Virtually every injury from a golf cart accident is from ejection, and virtually all of those injuries are head injuries. Get the seatbelts and use them.

[junction29]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Hi,
We would strongly recommend you fit seat belts, you don’t have to be going fast to need them.

A couple of years ago, we slowed down (not stopped) to look at a large snake at the side of the cart track on the side of the road and the lady driving behind us was looking at it too and ran into the back of us, the speed difference between the two carts was probably only 10 mph or so, but both the lady driver behind and my wife were thrown from the carts, my wife onto the grass at the side, but the lady driver behind into the the road!!!

Fortunately there were no cars coming or the few scratches both suffered could have been so much more.

We had seat belts fitted on both our carts the next day.

Andy

[Challenger]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Last two Cart deaths that I remember locally were because people hit curbs and were thrown from cart, which landed on their head.

[Maryland04]

Belts are a must. One roll over and your head hits pavement and you are done.

[GeorgeL]

We moved to The Villages just over a year ago and purchased a golf cart shortly after moving in.

Seat belts (retractable) were included with the cart and we use them on the multi modal paths.

Since moving here just over a year ago, we’ve made friends with a person who was ejected from her cart and suffered a broken back. Fortunately , she healed and now has and uses seat belts regularly.

We saw a helicopter air lift a person who was thrown from her cart and seriously injured. I understand that her recovery was long and difficult.

The seat belts don’t interfere on the golf course when they are not in use.

I think that having and using them is a personal choice, but a prudent one, especially for maturing people.

[DaleDivine]

Absolutely... Get them. Especially the retractable ones. I had the floppy ones when I ordered my cart but installed the retractable ones later.
:pray::pray:

[Kathryn Putt]

A definite YES to seat belts while driving anywhere other then the golf course!!!

[Koapaka]

When we first moved here had a cart that came with the rental place, no seat belts in it. I was very uncomfortable and hung on tightly to the little grab bar every time we went anywhere.

When we ordered our cart, got the retractable seatbelts...it is apples and oranges feeling when you are buckled up zipping along the MMP.

Highly recommend retractable belts, you will enjoy your cart that much more.

[MidWestIA]

Get in a cart and tell them to turn left quick - after you stop rolling around get a belt

[rsmurano]

For the people that don’t use seatbelts when you have them or don’t want to pay $150 for them in a new cart, Ron White has a Saying: “you can’t fix stupid”

[LizzieBorden]

I have had seat belts on the last two carts I have owned. On the golf course, it’s pretty wide open, no curbs that you could hit causing your cart to possibly tip over, depending on the speed. However, having been a resident since 2005, I have read about many golf carts that have hit curbs, or have been T-Boned coming out of a tunnel, etc and it appears to me, at time of impact if they had stayed in the cart they may not have been injured as seriously. Do I know that for a fact? No I dont its just my thoughts. Actually its a personal choice as there isnt any law about it. Be smart, be wise, and make you own decision…but hopefully you will wear it while doing on the Multi-media path and around the Villages. One other thought, younger children in my cart, I am thankful I have them, I feel they are more protected as well.

[Luggage]

I don't think the previous poster was rationalizing that he doesn't have one bicycles. Just stating.


Oh yes let’s rationalize not wearing seat belts because bicycles don’t have them I tip my hat to you for that stretch , we have had a certain number of people injured after falling out of cart including a recent death , but I can tell you about one I know personally, he was in great shape , ran everyday and a very athletic 65 , he fell out of cart , hit his head and was hospitalized , he’s doing well but he gave up driving because of dizzy spells , he moved back to Boston so that he could walk everywhere or Uber if he needed , he wishes he had a seat belt on and hopes he’ll be able to drive again

[Luggage]

Just think about this, you have signals, probably a bell or buzzer rear view mirrors and no one forces you to use any of them. Seat belts will probably be under a hundred bucks easily and will save your life if you use them on the road and you tip over. But then again no one forces you to use them and they wind up quite nicely. Enjoy your new car and remember you can always put the seat belts on afterwards

[Professor]

We had retractable belts installed about a year after we bought our cart. They do not get in the way on the golf course because they are retracted, obviously, but you never know when someone will do something stupid while you are on the golf cart paths or on the street and they can be a life saver. Tell hubby to grow up and think about the number of poor drivers we have in Florida. He should do it for you if for no other reason.

[bowlingal]

helmets not required on motorcycles, do you wear them? Seat belts not required on golf carts, do you wear them? Do you wear your seatbelts in your car? Do you want to get thrown from your cart and possibly die? Get the damn belts!

[gweisheipl]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Definitely have them installed - They don’t get in the way! Read about the golf cart accidents here and you will change his mind!

[sullys]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

I just purchased a new cart and added seat belts. I've rented in the villages over the past two years and used multiple gold carts. I personally don't like to sliding on the seats when the the golf cart is moving.

[Windguy]

No seat belts on my bicycle either though similar speed and less protection.

Not true unless you don’t wear a helmet, which would be foolish.

Really, we should wear helmets in our carts. If a cart flips on its side, your head is probably going to hit the ground even if you are wearing a belt.

In the interest of full disclosure, I am an avid cyclist who wears a helmet and my cart has belts, which I use when on the roads. I also do not wear a helmet in my cart, but have long considered it.

[Joanne19335]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Last week I had to swerve to avoid a serious collision with others who had stopped in the middle of the MM path to chat. I was the unlucky one who had to swerve on my left. My cart went up on the curb of the median and I was ejected from my golf cart. I sustained a compound fracture to my right ankle and other injuries to my upper body. I will not be able to walk or play golf until after the first of the year. Had I had the seatbelts, I would not have been thrown from the golf cart. Hindsight is 2020. I hope you decide to avoid the possibility of spending time in the hospital in excruciating pain and spend the extra $200 and buy the seatbelts. There are people out there who do not know to exit the path when chatting, texting or using the phone. Don’t be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

[Bridget Staunton]

Save your life & get seat belts, it’s a must with seniors

[Lindaws]

Get the belts!

[Jawskid6044]

Belts are a must. They don’t get in the way. They retract and you don’t even know you have them.

[KYtoTV2021]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Our cart is due in 3 weeks. We ordered new and had the seat belts installed. There are some bad drivers in TV. Seat belts could save your life.

[MandoMan]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

You are right. There is no need for seatbelts while on the golf course (well, assuming the driver knows how to deal with hills). But most cart use here is NOT on the golf course, and it is done at relatively high speeds, given the vehicle, and there are a lot of 90° turns. If a cart tips over or there is a collision, seatbelts can be lifesavers. In an accident, one frequent disaster is passengers being thrown from the cart to the ground. Passengers also sometimes fall out when the cart makes a left turn. INSIST on seatbelts, and use them. If you use them in your car, you need them on your cart. They don’t cost much.

[Nick B]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?
Faith over fear. Trust your god given driving skills. Seat Belts are about control.

[BigSteph]

We ordered front and back seatbelts at purchase. When you consider how expensive the cart is, the addition of seatbelts is negligible financially.

We got retractable belts, and sometimes you forget they are there -- no burden having them.

I also installed grab handles in the roof frame. I bought Jeep grab handles (cloth and rubber type) and installed one above the right passenger seat, and one each on the rear seats.

I use the seatbelts and grab handles a lot. The grab handles are great for corners.


Get in a cart and tell them to turn left quick - after you stop rolling around get a belt

[rockyhyder]

Seat belts are as important in golf carts as they are in cars. The #1 reason people are seriously injured and/or killed in golf cart accidents, they are ejected from the cart.

[Greg L]

Get the belts. They saved our lives when we were hit on a side street by a Subaru

[Bay Kid]

If you have grandchildren seatbelts are a necessity. Good for resale too.

[La lamy]

I would definitely get them. Retractable ones should not get in the way.

[GoneFishing]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

We put them on our new cart. They aren’t in the way when playing golf but give us a basic level of safety when driving about.

[FUSSY LADY]

Absolutely get them, I just put them on my older cart, retractable, they are definitely not in the way. Too many accidents where people fall out of the cart because of no seatbelts!

[popbaby2]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?
ABSOLUTELY put in seat belts. They saved the lives of a couple i know - or at least very serious injury. Of all the reports I’ve read about golf cart deaths, NONE were wearing seatbelts belts. They don’t get in the way of playing golf ever.

[ldj1938]

I've personally since two women thrown out of carts because hubby made a quick left turn. Head hitting the pavement. My wife, an RN, ran to help. Saw a guy fall out of his cart when he had a seizure and hit his head on the curb. Air evac. Saw a woman killed when she lost control of her pickup and fell out and the the truck backed over and killed her. Baby in car seat was fine. Don't be stupid wear a seat belt. People driving at night with no lights? Yes! Wrong side of the road? Yes. Welcome to our world.

[jimkerr]

I recommend getting them. I have them on my cart and they do not get in the way at all.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Most deaths resulting from golf cart accidents are due to the riders being ejected from the cart and their head impacting the pavement.

I had retractable seatbelts in my last cart and have them in the cart that I have on order. I currently have a loaner that doesn't have them and I'm uncomfortable without them.

The idea that they would get in the way on the golf course has no merit. They are an inexpensive possibly life saving feature.

[Rfent]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

Get the belts and wear them!! I know several people who have been thrown out of their carts . Please wear your seatbelts!!

[nhtexasrn]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

In my opinion, you should definitely get the seat belts. They don't get in the way at all and you don't use them on the golf course. Most of the serious injuries or fatalities involving golf carts are from people being thrown from them. It happens a lot believe it or not. The person who made comparison to bicycles is not taking into consideration the numbers of golf carts compared to bicycles and the close proximity and speeds at which they operate. Get the seat belts!!

[DonnaNi4os]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

It’s a no-brainer get the seatbelts! There have been countless people thrown from their carts. Don’t skimp on safety!

[Spsmith444]

Yes, yes, yes.

[bobnyce]

Best investment ever but no good if you don't use them! Keep you safer inside the cart then thrown out and hurt or hit by a car or another cart. No brainer!

[Windguy]

Faith over fear. Trust your god given driving skills. Seat Belts are about control.

Seriously? What happened to your god helping those who help themselves?

If you were joking, then you should have added a “lol” or something to indicate so.

[noslices1]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

YOU smart, HUBBY not so much.

[OhioBuckeye]

New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

To me seat belts are just like seat belts in a car, safety. Seat belts to me are to protect you from other drivers, not your bad driving. I look at it as I wear them in a car because I’m a good driver & I’m trying to protect myself from them. I think of of it as they’re the bad driver, & cars go 5 times faster. So I agree with your husband! My cart was always set for the legal speed limit for cart paths. I always stop dead still at stop signs before continuing. I use my turn signals, always & turn them off after I turn. Yes seat belts do save lives but I see more people who forget to turn their turn signals off after making their turn. To me that’s just as bad or worse than having seat belts. Just my opinion!

[sjeffries]

Last week I had to swerve to avoid a serious collision with others who had stopped in the middle of the MM path to chat. I was the unlucky one who had to swerve on my left. My cart went up on the curb of the median and I was ejected from my golf cart. I sustained a compound fracture to my right ankle and other injuries to my upper body. I will not be able to walk or play golf until after the first of the year. Had I had the seatbelts, I would not have been thrown from the golf cart. Hindsight is 2020. I hope you decide to avoid the possibility of spending time in the hospital in excruciating pain and spend the extra $200 and buy the seatbelts. There are people out there who do not know to exit the path when chatting, texting or using the phone. Don’t be in the wrong place at the wrong time.b

Don’t blame the carts that were stopped in the path. It was YOU who were not diligent in stopping in time to avoid an accident. Probably going way too fast and daydreaming. A cart could be stalled or a person could have fallen down in your path. YOU have to always be prepared to stop safely.

[Ruggiero56]

Yes to belts on golf carts! We have the retractable ones and use them all the time - except on the golf course. They are never in the way because the belt is retractable. We feel much safer when we have our belts on. Highly recommend.

[shirleyjerez]

You must get them. You have no idea how many people get killed in golf carts just in the Villages. They don’t get in the way. Do your car belts get in the way? No these won’t either.

[Babubhat]

If you have a new cart put them on. One of us likes them the the other doesn’t.

[frose]

get them and use them.. golf cart accidents are not pretty especially the way the drive here,

[LinVilGrl]

Definitely get the retractable seat belts. I've read many reports of people getting hurt or killed from hitting their head when they fell from or were ejected from a golf cart. Golf carts can be unstable & easily tip over, depending on speed & driving conditions.

[billsr]

I was in a golf cart on Canal Street and was hit by a car. The cart flipped over and slid for 10-15 feet. I survived with some heavy road rash and other injuries. The LEO investigator said the seat belt probably saved my life. I can also answer those who say you can always jump clear. It happens too fast to react and when it flips over on the driver's side there is no way you could simply jump out the passenger side. Wearing a retractable seat belt in a golf cart is a small inconvenience that saved my life. Don't listen to anybody unless they have been in an accident and can speak from experience. BTW the auto only bumped me into the curb. It does not take much to become a serious situation.

[Red Rose]

Definitely install seatbelts.

[stenteach]

Stop at the police station or call and they will give you the statistics on accidents with or without. Safety first...convenience second.
Others don't drive as safe as you.


New villager here! :)

My husband and I ordered a new cart and have time to make some adjustments before the order is locked in.

Hubby doesn't want seat belts, he thinks they'll "get in the way" when on the course (where we wouldn't use them). But I, on the other hand, would like like to have retractible belts put in for safety when driving on the multi-modal paths.

Thoughts, experiences?

[dewilson58]

Belt them.

Oh, I thought you were talking about raising kids.

Never mind.

[Villages Kahuna]

I wouldn’t have a cart without belts. If you get hit by a car , another cart, or just run over a curb—you’re going to be thrown out of the cart!

My son was visiting last year and as we were crossing the service road at the light in front of Colony Cottage Rec Center, an elderly gentleman in another cart not paying attention turned right into us and t-boned our cart. He tipped our cart on about a 45-degree angle, almost flipping it completely over. My son and I would both have been thrown out of the cart had we not been belted in. Flying thru the air to land on the road without injury or worse? Not a chance.

You won’t live down here for very long without seeing similar accidents or cart and car drivers who should have caused an accident. No seat belts? You’re taking your life in your hands.

[cwilson132]

If yes, who/where did you get them installed. I have an old golf cart so The Villages Golf Cart will not.

[jdulej]

I don't have them.

No seat belts on my bicycle either though similar speed and less protection.

I will probably order them on my next cart and might add them to this one. Nice to have them available if I ever decide I want to use them.
You can get clip on shoes and pedals for your bike - then where it goes, you go!

[davem4616]

get the belts....it's like a membership at the gym, it's there in case you ever decide to use it

[MrFlorida]

When I got my cart, seat belts were a must have.

[Topspinmo]

Have you seen the drivers here? Get a seat belt.

Where do you think those driver’s came from? All over, it’s problem everywhere. Well at least everywhere I’ve been:duck:

[BigSteph]

I understand your point of view.

For me, I find that a cart gives a false sense of safety and when I am a passenger, I am "along for the ride."

When I ride my bike, I am always defensive and have my "head on a swivel" for danger.

for me, they are two different experiences.



I don't have them.

No seat belts on my bicycle either though similar speed and less protection.

I will probably order them on my next cart and might add them to this one. Nice to have them available if I ever decide I want to use them.

[Garywt]

We don’t have them. Thought they came on our 2nd cart but went looking for them a couple weeks ago and they were not there. Both my wife and I thought for sure they were there when we bought it but must have been another cart we looked at. Anyway, no belts but I do have some straps for when the grandkids come down.

[Two Bills]

The simplest solution is in the hands of the insurance companies.
No seat belts used in golf carts, helmets worn for bicyclists or motor bikers in accidents
No Insurance cover.
If people are too dumb to help keep their own bodies in one piece, stuff'em, that's their problem.

[Bay Kid]

Would you order a car without belts?

[Madelaine Amee]

If a golf cart was used for what it was intended there would be no need for seat belts. However, now golf carts are small cars and can be driven by anyone regardless of their ability to drive, i.e. people who cannot get a driver's license can drive a golf cart!

We have had golf carts try to overtake us in our car on the quieter back streets in our village. We have clocked golf carts doing 30+ mph. They are toys to many people, not vehicles.

IMHO, if you abuse the cart and have a roll over, no one to blame but yourself.