Motorcycles on Golf Cart Path

[crummybuttons]

Are they really kidding me? I was passed by a motorcycle on the golf cart path by Laurel Manor today. Scared the begeezers out of me. Is this really allowed? Next we'll be seeing atv's and horses. The cops got all sorts of these signs up telling you how fast your going, I think they better start looking at the golf cart paths....People are crazy!

[sobell]

Are they really kidding me? I was passed by a motorcycle on the golf cart path by Laurel Manor today. Scared the begeezers out of me. Is this really allowed? Next we'll be seeing atv's and horses. The cops got all sorts of these signs up telling you how fast your going, I think they better start looking at the golf cart paths....People are crazy!

I saw a smart car on the cart path across from Lake Miona Rec Center last week.

[OnTrack]

I thought I recalled reading somewhere, that "scooters" under a certain HP were allowed.

Not that I like it.

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[MR&VAF]

I had 5 golf carts pass me Tuesday night within 10-15 minutes of each other. And I was doing 19.2-19.6. And 2 of those that passed me were as I was approaching a divided section. I just slowed down and let them go.

[TrudyM]

Would a scooter be ok as it doesn't go over 20mph same as a golf cart?

[ajbrown]

Years ago I asked on TOTV if there was any definition/policy/guideline of what is allowed on the multi modal paths. My recollection is I specifically asked 'are smart cars allowed on the paths?". I did not get a response and I have never found anything online.

Minimally I would think there must be some guideline as to size, i.e., width, but I have never found it.

[buggyone]

I believe the multimodal paths are for carts, bikes, walkers, and motorcycles of less than 49cc.

The roadway speed limit of 20 mph is not enforcable on the multimodal s because they are private property.

I think most of us have seen the errant car on the paths.

[ajbrown]

I believe the multimodal paths are for carts, bikes, walkers, and motorcycles of less than 49cc.

The roadway speed limit of 20 mph is not enforcable on the multimodal s because they are private property.

I think most of us have seen the errant car on the paths.

I believe that also, but wouldn't you think you could find anything that says that? I have been unable to. If I have a Smart Car, or any other vehicle I can drive on the roadways when I exit path why not? Says who? Maybe I am scared of roundabouts :D

PS. I do not have a Smart Car, nor am I scared of roundabout, just using it as an example.

[ajbrown]

Are they really kidding me? I was passed by a motorcycle on the golf cart path by Laurel Manor today. Scared the begeezers out of me. Is this really allowed? Next we'll be seeing atv's and horses. The cops got all sorts of these signs up telling you how fast your going, I think they better start looking at the golf cart paths....People are crazy!

I hear ya and I have no idea if motorcycles are allowed, but my mind started drifting to the future threads about horse poop on the cart paths...... :loco:

[Bogie Shooter]

Years ago I asked on TOTV if there was any definition/policy/guideline of what is allowed on the multi modal paths. My recollection is I specifically asked 'are smart cars allowed on the paths?". I did not get a response and I have never found anything online.

Minimally I would think there must be some guideline as to size, i.e., width, but I have never found it.

This will only raise more questions from inquiring minds..........but here it is anyway!
http://www.districtgov.org/community/Multi-Modal-Memo.pdf

[TrudyM]

This will only raise more questions from inquiring minds..........but here it is anyway!
http://www.districtgov.org/community/Multi-Modal-Memo.pdf

So as I read it. They could make rules but haven't gotten around to it as they don't want to mess with enforcement and the legal mess that might ensue. And although the vehicles allowed don't go over 20mph for the most part there is no speed limit. LSV's are allowed and as there is no speed limit can go as fast as they want. DID I READ IT RIGHT?

[perrjojo]

I saw a smart car on the cart path across from Lake Miona Rec Center last week.

My husband met a Smart car coming across Lake Sumter bridge...a little scary!

[OnTrack]

My husband met a Smart car coming across Lake Sumter bridge...a little scary!

It might have been a Smart car, but it was definitely...a not-so-smart driver. :oops:

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[George Bieniaszek]

It might have been a Smart car, but it was definitely...a not-so-smart driver. :oops:

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HA HA HA Good one :BigApplause:

[ajbrown]

This will only raise more questions from inquiring minds..........but here it is anyway!
http://www.districtgov.org/community/Multi-Modal-Memo.pdf

Thanks for posting that, I had never seen it before.

[Cantwaittoarrive]

Seems it doesn't matter since they don't have a way to enforce any rule put in place

[rubicon]

Some scooters go as high as 85mph. So for the purposes of this thread I would be beneficial for more info on the type, etc of scooters.

I find it interesting that golf crts can't go in excess of 19.9mph but an LSV can and can also travl the cartpaths.

Perhaps i am wrong but according to the information in the POA I thought I had red when a resident asked if the can give tickets on the carpath the sheriff stated that if they see a golf cart lacing continually between carts they will ticket that driver.

Marlene O'Toole inititative to allow the LSV relief for insurance purposes makes me wonder where that places golf carts that go in excess of 20mph as concerns insurance premiums, coverages ,etc.?

Has anyone spoken to their insuranc company regarding this subject?

[downeaster]

Some scooters go as high as 85mph. So for the purposes of this thread I would be beneficial for more info on the type, etc of scooters.

I find it interesting that golf crts can't go in excess of 19.9mph but an LSV can and can also travl the cartpaths.

Perhaps i am wrong but according to the information in the POA I thought I had red when a resident asked if the can give tickets on the carpath the sheriff stated that if they see a golf cart lacing continually between carts they will ticket that driver.

Marlene O'Toole inititative to allow the LSV relief for insurance purposes makes me wonder where that places golf carts that go in excess of 20mph as concerns insurance premiums, coverages ,etc.?

Has anyone spoken to their insuranc company regarding this subject?

Makes me wonder too. How long is it going to take the insurance companies to wake up to the fact they are insuring many unregistered motor vehicles? How will they handle a large claim when they discover the golf cart they insured is not a golf cart according to Florida statutes? Having a cart that is capable of exceeding 20 MPH is very risky

[eremite06]

I believe the multimodal paths are for carts, bikes, walkers, and motorcycles of less than 49cc.

The roadway speed limit of 20 mph is not enforcable on the multimodal s because they are private property.

I think most of us have seen the errant car on the paths.

You're right about the 49cc. But any vehicle speeding in the county, anywhere, can get a speeding ticket and that also goes for a DUI.

[gomoho]

I can't be sure, but I really believe a say a motorcyle cop on the multi-modal headed north from Colony Plaza on Morse!!!

[justjim]

Some scooters go as high as 85mph. So for the purposes of this thread I would be beneficial for more info on the type, etc of scooters.

I find it interesting that golf crts can't go in excess of 19.9mph but an LSV can and can also travl the cartpaths.

Perhaps i am wrong but according to the information in the POA I thought I had red when a resident asked if the can give tickets on the carpath the sheriff stated that if they see a golf cart lacing continually between carts they will ticket that driver.

Marlene O'Toole inititative to allow the LSV relief for insurance purposes makes me wonder where that places golf carts that go in excess of 20mph as concerns insurance premiums, coverages ,etc.?

Has anyone spoken to their insuranc company regarding this subject?

Most of us have a car that will easily go in excess of 100mph but most major roads in TV have a speed limit of 35mph. No problem getting car insurance---I think you can easily see my point regarding cart insurance. My street has a speed limit of 15mph---you rarely see cars or carts traveling the speed limit. With most everyone speeding on both the streets and the cart paths, maybe the question should be----should the speed limit be raised? ;)

[perrjojo]

Most of us have a car that will easily go in excess of 100mph but most major roads in TV have a speed limit of 35mph. No problem getting car insurance---I think you can easily see my point regarding cart insurance. My street has a speed limit of 15mph---you rarely see cars or carts traveling the speed limit. With most everyone speeding on both the streets and the cart paths, maybe the question should be----should the speed limit be raised? ;)

Should the speed limit be raised? I have a novel idea. Why not obey the speed limit as I think they are based on research as to what is safe for the existing conditions?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Are you sure that these Smart Cars that you are seeing are actually Smart Cars. There is an LSV that is sold at the Villages Golf Cart Man that looks an awful lot like a Smart Car.

[Chazz]

Are you sure that these Smart Cars that you are seeing are actually Smart Cars. There is an LSV that is sold at the Villages Golf Cart Man that looks an awful lot like a Smart Car.

Good point! A few months ago, I saw a golf cart for sale in Sam's Club that was a dead ringer for a Smart Car. Smart Cars are just small automobiles that are restricted to the same roads as any other automobile. If these Smart Car sightings in the "wrong" places are actual Smart Cars, and not look-a-likes, they may be cases of confused drivers making innocent mistakes.

[eremite06]

Are you sure that these Smart Cars that you are seeing are actually Smart Cars. There is an LSV that is sold at the Villages Golf Cart Man that looks an awful lot like a Smart Car.

Oh, BTW, I call these cars "dumb cars," because you may save a lot in gas, but if you ever get hit by another vehicle you won't feel very smart in your decision to buy one of those.

Yeah, I know, I have two motorcycles. But, I don't ride them to save on gas. If you have to ask why, you don't understand.

[skyguy79]

I can't be sure, but I really believe a say a motorcyle cop on the multi-modal headed north from Colony Plaza on Morse!!!I think that was just me out playing policeman out on my mobility scooter.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/04/25/article-2134726-12BE6DAE000005DC-177_233x394.jpg

[gomoho]

Most of us have a car that will easily go in excess of 100mph but most major roads in TV have a speed limit of 35mph. No problem getting car insurance---I think you can easily see my point regarding cart insurance. My street has a speed limit of 15mph---you rarely see cars or carts traveling the speed limit. With most everyone speeding on both the streets and the cart paths, maybe the question should be----should the speed limit be raised? ;)

Well now, that is some logical thinking. Agree with you, but will probably never happen.

[Chazz]

Oh, BTW, I call these cars "dumb cars," because you may save a lot in gas, but if you ever get hit by another vehicle you won't feel very smart in your decision to buy one of those.

Yeah, I know, I have two motorcycles. But, I don't ride them to save on gas. If you have to ask why, you don't understand.

You have even less chance of surviving a crash on a motorcycle than in a Smart Car, regardless of your motivation for riding one. Perhaps your motorcycles should be called "dumb cycles."