Originally Posted by Boffin (Post 2114237)

Darwin Award nominee.

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2114238)

I was wondering how long it would take some “person” would rehash that tired expression.

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI (Post 2114254)

That child could have hit and injured or killed a pedestrian or bicyclist. When grandma recovers she should extremely thankful that no one except herself was hurt. She could very well have lost everything she owns or ever will own in a lawsuit. Stupid, stupid, stupid.

As far as the "Darwin Award" being rehashed to death, if people would stop competing for it, it wouldn't be used over and over again.

Originally Posted by KAM+6 (Post 2114263)

How does a 9 yr old reach the gas and brake peddles ?

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114268)

I've been googling to try and find that bolded part about a 9 year old getting a ticket and being prevented from getting a license til they're 18, but I can't find it anywhere. Since you're not required to HAVE a drivers' license to legally drive a golf cart, I find the bolded statement pretty dubious.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114268)

I've been googling to try and find that bolded part about a 9 year old getting a ticket and being prevented from getting a license til they're 18, but I can't find it anywhere. Since you're not required to HAVE a drivers' license to legally drive a golf cart, I find the bolded statement pretty dubious.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114268)

I've been googling to try and find that bolded part about a 9 year old getting a ticket and being prevented from getting a license til they're 18, but I can't find it anywhere. Since you're not required to HAVE a drivers' license to legally drive a golf cart, I find the bolded statement pretty dubious.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2114275)

It might be 322.05(2)(a). The department may not issue a license to a person at least 16 years of age but under 18 years of age unless that person holds a valid learner's driver license for at least 12 months, with no moving traffic convictions, before applying for a license.

Doesn't exactly match the "ticketed under 14" but the ticket, with conviction, might be considered the moving traffic conviction that makes them ineligible for a license until they are 18.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114276)

A "moving traffic conviction" is not a ticket. You can get a thousand tickets but unless you are found guilty of the violations, none of them are convictions.

The statement, as I'm interpreting it, means that when the 9-year-old turns 16, she can get a learner's permit. And as long as she doesn't get any moving traffic convictions within the next twelve months, she can get her drivers license.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2114280)

Perhaps I should have qualified my answer by saying I wasn't sure and it didn't exactly fit but at least it was something.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114281)

I agree it's something but - more like if someone says "the sky is blue" and someone else says "see, that PROVES that the sky causes depression, because it's blue, like having the Blues."

Originally Posted by Veiragirl (Post 2114277)

Kids don't belong in the Villages.

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2114276)

A "moving traffic conviction" is not a ticket. You can get a thousand tickets but unless you are found guilty of the violations, none of them are convictions.

Originally Posted by veiragirl (Post 2114277)

kids don't belong in the villages.

Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 2114255)

Nah. “Darwin Award” is worn out. Just like “Nuff said” and all the emojis people complete their posts with.

Originally Posted by Veiragirl (Post 2114277)

Kids don't belong in the Villages.

Originally Posted by KAM+6 (Post 2114263)

How does a 9 yr old reach the gas and brake peddles ?

Originally Posted by thelegges (Post 2114348)

You must not children or grandchildren. If you want total control of who comes in you have a few choices.

Move to a assisted living where many don’t visit, but would be less than here.

Buy a island in say the Bahamas and live a very secluded life.

Or and this might be the best, if you want to stay in the area.

Coleman probably has the least amount of child visits, so commit a crime, enter Coleman, and all your dreams of no children could come true. Roommate subject to crime:icon_twisted::1rotfl:

Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2114391)

Interesting story. If, irony is the politically correct term it seems the grandmother was retired from PUBLIC SAFTY. Implied she should know better. Personally every dumb thing I've ever done truth I should have known better.

A kid a golf cart. But, we drove them at the amusement park. Owners and drivers of golf carts. They are GOLF CARTS that we use for transportation. By design they are designed to go 12 mph. They are top heavy, made worse when we add enclosures etc. They have brakes on the real wheels. When you stop the weigh shifts forward making it easy to skid. We all have installed higher gears etc. LEGAL speed is 20mph unless you have it registered PLATES and INSURANCE.

As far as not being able to drive till 18, two years after their friends, that may be Fla State law. Ex-New Yorker. It may have changed-it was a LONG TIME AGO. I seem to recall we could not get a license till you were 17 and it was a restricted license, you could not drive at night and one moving violation, you would loose your license.

Blame grandma? My view if at 18, the grandkid does not accept SELF RESPONSIBILITY for their actions they are too young to drive. Perhaps the word is too IMATURE to drive.
Here the minimum age is 55, we still have too many too IMATURE to drive.

Originally Posted by gerrir (Post 2114389)

yesterday two 9-10 year old boys had a golf cart at the family pool where the rio grand postal station is also located. They were driving it away from the pool with no adult present. If i see this again, i will take a picture and report it. And, parents or grandparents, be aware that you will be reported. This is dangerous and if another cart driver/ cart gets damaged or hurt, you will be held financially responsible. What are you thinking!!!!

Originally Posted by Joe C. (Post 2114372)

"Stupid is, as stupid does". Granny got her just reward. No sympathy (except for the grandchild).

Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2114350)

What? A "moving traffic conviction" most certainly is the result of a ticket (citation). If you receive a traffic ticket, and pay the fine, you have been convicted.

Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2114370)

Surprised no one had mentioned what this must have been like for the young girl. Guilt that may last a lifetime for hurting her grandmother. Adults must choose wisely in protecting children because children are not yet capable of doing so.