Golf cart drivers

[Huntington Pat]

Have been told that you must have a valid
drivers License to operate a golf cart in the Villagers
Is this a new law.

[Number 10 GI]

Have been told that you must have a valid
drivers License to operate a golf cart in the Villagers
Is this a new law.

Here you go.

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[golfing eagles]

Have been told that you must have a valid
drivers License to operate a golf cart in the Villagers
Is this a new law.

Apparently not everyone. About an hour ago was passed by a 12-13 year old driving and 8- and 6-year-old.

[JMintzer]

Apparently not everyone. About an hour ago was passed by a 12-13 year old driving and 8- and 6-year-old.

You shouldn't have been driving so slow...:icon_wink:

[Papa_lecki]

* Prohibiting a person under 18 years of age from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid learner’s driver license or valid driver license
* Prohibiting a person 18 years of age or older from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid form of government-issued photographic identification

Certain roadways…..

The bill (Chapter 2023-67, L.O.F.) requires that a person operating a golf cart on a public road or street, as authorized by the responsible local government entity,

Public roads - i.e. not MMPs

[JGibson]

* Prohibiting a person under 18 years of age from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid learner’s driver license or valid driver license
* Prohibiting a person 18 years of age or older from operating a golf cart on certain roadways unless they possess a valid form of government-issued photographic identification

Certain roadways…..

The bill (Chapter 2023-67, L.O.F.) requires that a person operating a golf cart on a public road or street, as authorized by the responsible local government entity,

Public roads - i.e. not MMPs

North Morse is not a MMP.

[Papa_lecki]

North Morse is not a MMP.

Here’s the law
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/949/BillText/er/PDF

The county must designate county roads that can be golf cart roads. The county/municipality MUST first determine if said road can be operated safely by a golf cart. Possibly, North Morse may not be safe. Is North Morse a County Road or a municipal road? That dictates who authorizes it’s safe.

Over 18, you just need a phot ID, not a drivers license.

[village dreamer]

when that 12 year old hits someone , grandma will be sued.

[frayedends]

I don't know much about north Morse. But is it the same as Megisson in the Citrus Grove/Newell/Lake Denham area with the diamond lane for carts?

If that's the case is that diamond cart lane considered a public road or a MMP?

[Robojo]

when that 12 year old hits someone , grandma will be sued.

The reality is that 12-year-old probably drives better than Grandma especially after a few drinks and a few puffs off her vape.

[Two Bills]

The reality is that 12-year-old probably drives better than Grandma especially after a few drinks and a few puffs off her vape.

How dare you talk about my wife like that! :p

[Mrmean58]

You're married to a 12 year old?

[Indydealmaker]

I don't know much about north Morse. But is it the same as Megisson in the Citrus Grove/Newell/Lake Denham area with the diamond lane for carts?

If that's the case is that diamond cart lane considered a public road or a MMP?

MMPs are off and separate from public roads.

[Rocksnap]

You're married to a 12 year old?

I think you are the one to be puffing on a vape with that misplaced response, as you had that ass backwards.

[golfing eagles]

You shouldn't have been driving so slow...:icon_wink:

He was going in the opposite direction. And it was on a public road (Corbin Trail).

[rsmurano]

If a 12 year old passed you, then you shouldn’t be driving a golf cart. Not all villagers should be driving a car or a golf cart.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Apparently not everyone. About an hour ago was passed by a 12-13 year old driving and 8- and 6-year-old.
Learner's permit for under 18. No Driver's license unless it is a street legal tagged cart.

[JRcorvette]

Everyone who drives a golf cart on the streets or MMP should be Required to pass a written test so that they know the Rules and Laws.
There are too many people driving around who have no clue or they think they know. Just saying…

[jimdecastro]

I don't know much about north Morse. But is it the same as Megisson in the Citrus Grove/Newell/Lake Denham area with the diamond lane for carts?

If that's the case is that diamond cart lane considered a public road or a MMP?

I am in Newell. Meggison is a public road. The law took effect July 1. 2023. I still see 12-year-olds driving.

[bowlingal]

HuntingtonPat...go to the villages golf cart safety clinic given on July 19 9AM at colony cottage rec center to get correct answers to your questions. No charge for this very important clinic. It may save your life and the lives of those you care about.

[DrHitch]

There are "laws" and there are "policies".....

Don't forget that many of the cart rental companies and home owners (who rent their cart) establish their own policies that may be MORE stringent than any law in place.

[sowilts]

when that 12 year old hits someone , grandma will be sued.
I don’t know the local laws. I make my decisions and everyone who drives my cart has a license. I take them out for a drive to make sure they are capable before i hand over the keys and my financial future.

[HORNET]

I know of a case that a grand parent ( who didn’t own a golf cart ) asked a neighbor across the street to let and teach her grandchild to have the experience, while here, to drive the neighbors cart. The neighbor took the grandchild up and down the street. The grandchild seemed OK, so the neighbor decided to take a ride through their village streets. The grandchild decided to turn into “ Speed Racer “ stepped on the gas make a sharp right turn into someone’s light post and landscaping. The youngster was hurt, the good neighbor paid a fine and lost his cart insurer. The cart was found to have had the speed jacked up, but that was another story. Be careful out there, accidents happen and are not planned.

[flsteve]

Have been told that you must have a valid
drivers License to operate a golf cart in the Villagers
Is this a new law.

The OP answers are in posts #5 and #7. Simple.

NO you do not need a valid driver license unless you are under 18. Over 18? Well, you only need a photo ID-- And YES, this is a new law from July 1st of 2024.

[Regorp]

Apparently not everyone. About an hour ago was passed by a 12-13 year old driving and 8- and 6-year-old.

Tell you what, if I get injured by a child driving a golf cart their grandparents will no longer be able to afford living in TV. So irresponsible to allow them behind the wheel, no matter how much they whine .

[rochellepfaff]

Apparently not everyone. About an hour ago was passed by a 12-13 year old driving and 8- and 6-year-old.

It is not legal for children under 16 to drive a cart. It used to be 14, but the law changed to 16 just recently. Children that age should NEVER be driving a cart.

[JMintzer]

He was going in the opposite direction. And it was on a public road (Corbin Trail).

https://i.pinimg.com/736x/45/99/cb/4599cb4bb21121390fa2ba69de29a6ed.jpg

[golfing eagles]

If a 12 year old passed you, then you shouldn’t be driving a golf cart. Not all villagers should be driving a car or a golf cart.

And if you can't read post #15, just above yours, then you shouldn't be posting on TOTV, or anywhere else for that matter.

[coffeebean]

I think you are the one to be puffing on a vape with that misplaced response, as you had that ass backwards.

That was a joke; tongue in cheek. That's the way I took it, anyway.

[LeRoySmith]

You're married to a 12 year old?

You beat me to it

[Shipping up to Boston]

Tell you what, if I get injured by a child driving a golf cart their grandparents will no longer be able to afford living in TV. So irresponsible to allow them behind the wheel, no matter how much they whine .

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[Two Bills]

Everyone who drives a golf cart on the streets or MMP should be Required to pass a written test so that they know the Rules and Laws.
There are too many people driving around who have no clue or they think they know. Just saying…

Would the test be in Braille as well?
It would help a lot of Villagers.

[JMintzer]

Would the test be in Braille as well?
It would help a lot of Villagers.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n3UKJq_lxcM/maxresdefault.jpg

[jimmy o]

As of Jan 1, 2024. Must be 14 years old to operate golf cart, no license required. If you let grand kid under 14 operate your cart you’re risking an uninsured accident.

[OhioBuckeye]

Have been told that you must have a valid
drivers License to operate a golf cart in the Villagers
Is this a new law.

You think so,so who’s going to enforce that?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Always interesting to cross threads and expose some of these 'live free or die' villagers....that want little government intrusion in their lives, yet want enforcement of the little things...that are more of an anomaly than the norm. Believe me, if the county was rolling on the streets and MMP of TV...it would be a totally different vibe and culture within its borders.

[CybrSage]

Tell you what, if I get injured by a child driving a golf cart their grandparents will no longer be able to afford living in TV. So irresponsible to allow them behind the wheel, no matter how much they whine .

Tort reform says you will not be able to do anything as evil as you desire.

You can keep shouting "get off my lawn" though. No angy old person reforms yet.

[Traveling lady]

when that 12 year old hits someone , grandma will be sued.
Actually, when the 12-year-old hit someone, not only will Grandma be sued, but he will be issued a Florida drivers license, which will then be suspended. When he turns 16 or 17 in his home state and tries to get a drivers license, he will not be able to until he is 21 years old.

[herbaru]

As of Jan 1, 2024. Must be 14 years old to operate golf cart, no license required. If you let grand kid under 14 operate your cart you’re risking an uninsured accident.
Humm where did you get your information?
Read the law! “Beginning October 1, 2023, a person operating a golf cart on public roads or streets who is under 18 years of age must possess a valid learner’s driver license or valid driver license, and a person who is 18 years of age or older must possess a valid form of government-issued photographic identification.”
No mention of private property.
Low Speed Vehicles - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/low-speed-vehicles/)

[fdpaq0580]

Tort reform says you will not be able to do anything as evil as you desire.

You can keep shouting "get off my lawn" though. No angy old person reforms yet.

I would think the actual damage done might have some effect on the size if the award.

And get off my lawn. 🤬🤬🤬

[Gatorfan1]

There are "laws" and there are "policies".....

Don't forget that many of the cart rental companies and home owners (who rent their cart) establish their own policies that may be MORE stringent than any law in place.

Verify the owner has a policy to cover renters. (Get in writing from golf cart insurance agent) The owner and renter are liable just like you are when driving an auto.