Where can golf carts go?
 

The currently active "Cracker Barrel" thread says there is a route to C B and beyond which carts can use. I examined this route on Google Maps, and it seems to me that this requires the use of public roadways, which I thought was forbidden. OTOH, cruising through the neighborhoods, which seems to be done with abandon, requires driving on public roads also I think; all the roads are public I think, which is why the gates cannot be true gates. So how can carts drive in the neighborhoods? Seeking clarification; Thanks in advance.

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What Are Florida's Golf Cart Laws?

It is important to understand the difference between a golf cart and a LSV, as the laws and requirements differ between them. If you exceed 20mph it's a low speed vehicle (LSV) by definition and would require registration, insurance and a licensed driver.

Golf carts may absolutely drive on public roads in The Villages. However, there are limits. If the speed limit on the road is 25 or under, the golf cart may drive on it. If the speed limit is 30, there might be a side-path lined at the edge of the road for golf carts and bicycles (such as Morse Blvd from 466 and north); golf carts can only drive outside that side-path if they're turning left, or passing a slower-moving bicyclist, or merging in as indicated with a sign (such as a few spots on Odell Circle).

If the speed limit is 35 or higher, golf carts aren't allowed to drive on that road.

So it's not a regulation about whether it's public or private. It's a regulation based primarily on the posted speed limit (with exceptions such as roundabouts - golf carts shouldn't be on them either even though the speed limit on roundabouts is only 20).

You can drive all the way to Spruce Creek if you want. You’re allowed to cross 441 at the light going into SC.

Unfortunately, you can't cross 441 to get to the historic side.

The golf cart bridge works well for traveling to the historic side.

I don’t know if this allowed or not? But, I see carts crossing at Avenida central crossing to wales pl. there no “no golf carts beyond this point” signs that I can see on Avenida central? It’s been too long since I been at wales pl intersection if there Sign there or not?

You can go to Crackel Barrel by golf cart. Google maps is not designed to show a proper golf cart route. It can help in “bicycle mode” but it’s not 100% accurate.

If don’t know how, my recommendation is to use one of the Villages GPS apps available.

The Cracker Barrel on 441 is cart accessible from the Historic side via a cart gate on Paradise Drive just West of the Boone Blvd street gate. There is a card reader panel to let you thru. The Historic side is accessed via the Villages cart bridge over 441. BJs, Lowes, and Walmart are also there.

Go to districts.org and search golf carts, multi modal paths. Also sign up for the VHA Golf cart safety training, I believe it is held every month.

No but Spruce Creekers seem to have card keys to use at the gate and enter the Historic Side.

MPLS...be sure to attend the golf cart safety clinic given on Oct 16 at Colony Rec Center at 9AM. They can and will answer any questions you may have. Do not believe everything you read on this or any forum.

The Villages GPS
 

The Villages app provides extensive information about our community including GPS that gives an option to choose directions by golf cart or car. The GPS even provides audio directions.

If they do IMO only way the got them is from villagers. That path was blocked at one time, then gate with card access was installed.

It appears that the “no golf carts beyond this point” westbound on Wales PL was removed several months ago, at least. You can tell where the sign was mounted, the post is still there.

Whether it's "legal" to cross US 27/441 at Wales PL / Avd Central, I don't know. Maybe someone removed the signs without authorization.

And yes you can easily get to Cracker Barrell, Lowe's, B.J.s, Wawa, Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc via the cart-only gates and public & private "back streets", as others have noted.

Go to Spanish Springs, use the bridge to cross over 441, go through the Historic side, need your Village gate card to open gate, head towards Lowe’s parking lot.