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Chatbrat 03-01-2016 05:21 AM

Another Golf cart accident
 
There was another golf cart accident two people in one cart were injured and transported to the hospital. The other vehicle was a golf car. The driver of one of the carts was cited for running a stop sign and NOT HAVING PROOF OF INSURANCE

This accident is shown on the online- news paper.

Thought you did't need insurance for a golf cart !!!

asianthree 03-01-2016 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1192697)
There was another golf cart accident two people in one cart were injured and transported to the hospital. The other vehicle was a golf car. The driver of one of the carts was cited for running a stop sign and NOT HAVING PROOF OF INSURANCE

This accident is shown on the online- news paper.

Thought you did't need insurance for a golf cart !!!

If it's a street legal you do

rubicon 03-01-2016 05:41 AM

There are over 50,000 golf carts here and well over 100,000 people clogging the roads and multi-modal paths. Add to that non village traffic on both and its a wonder there are not more accidents.

Only licensed golf carts need insurance but one would be wise to carry insurance on their golf carts because auto/homeowner policies usually exclude them off a policy

RickeyD 03-01-2016 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1192704)
There are over 50,000 golf carts here and well over 100,000 people clogging the roads and multi-modal paths. Add to that non village traffic on both and its a wonder there are not more accidents.



Only licensed golf carts need insurance but one would be wise to carry insurance on their golf carts because auto/homeowner policies usually exclude them off a policy


A Google self driven automobile recently collided with a city bus because the google mobile "assumed" the bus would yield. It's AI has been re-coded.

Chatbrat 03-01-2016 05:52 AM

The golf that was cited appears not to be street legal---NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Again how can a person be cited for no proof of insurance, when its not required ?

rubicon 03-01-2016 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1192706)
A Google self driven automobile recently collided with a city bus because the google mobile "assumed" the bus would yield. It's AI has been re-coded.

RickeyD: I have trouble trusting my cruise control much less anything else.

If and when they begin mass producing self-driven it is going to turn the auto and insurance industries upside down.

Its going to rewrite the rules of the road, police enforcement and investigations. And can you imagine the social implications of people in a vehicle that is on automatic pilot.

RickeyD 03-01-2016 06:16 AM

Another Golf cart accident
 
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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 1192711)
RickeyD: I have trouble trusting my cruise control much less anything else.



If and when they begin mass producing self-driven it is going to turn the auto and insurance industries upside down.



Its going to rewrite the rules of the road, police enforcement and investigations. And can you imagine the social implications of people in a vehicle that is on automatic pilot.


As a side note. The yield re-code will only apply to vehicles larger than the googlemobile. So, golf car drivers beware !

Walter123 03-01-2016 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1192707)
The golf that was cited appears not to be street legal---NO WINDSHIELD WIPERS

Again how can a person be cited for no proof of insurance, when its not required ?

I thought the same thing. No wipers, not street legal, no insurance required.

Sandtrap328 03-01-2016 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1192697)
There was another golf cart accident two people in one cart were injured and transported to the hospital. The other vehicle was a golf car. The driver of one of the carts was cited for running a stop sign and NOT HAVING PROOF OF INSURANCE

This accident is shown on the online- news paper.

Thought you did't need insurance for a golf cart !!!

Sure hope that he has some form of liability insurance or he is going to be pretty well wiped out in a lawsuit.

outlaw 03-01-2016 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1192726)
I thought the same thing. No wipers, not street legal, no insurance required.

Wipers are not required on street legal NEVs/LSVs.

BobnBev 03-01-2016 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1192746)
Wipers are not required on street legal NEVs/LSVs.

So tell us....what's a "NEV"?

outlaw 03-01-2016 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BobnBev (Post 1192750)
So tell us....what's a "NEV"?

Neighborhood electric vehicle.

spring_chicken 03-01-2016 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1192737)
Sure hope that he has some form of liability insurance or he is going to be pretty well wiped out in a lawsuit.

Won't be wiped out since he keeps his home and his retirement $$.

billethkid 03-01-2016 09:01 AM

Not required only means one needs to make their own judgement about insuring the risks in their lives.

Life insurance is not required either but it is most assuredly a multi billion dollar thriving business.

For less than $100 why would one not elect to insure a golf cart?

Especially give the exposure and significant risks posed here in TV.

2BNTV 03-01-2016 09:20 AM

I t is my understanding one's needs golf cart insurance separate from home owners insurance, Something about they can't sue, including your home. It's less than one hundred dollars.

Second, why don't people install and use their seat belts in a golf cart? Many people get thrown from their carts, resulting in serious/fatal injuries!!!

It saddens me that for a hundred bucks, people would put themselves in jeopardy of a serious injury. I hear so often that some people think they are going slow enough in a golf cart and don't ever think, they will be injured and can't be bothered to wear seat belts.

Just putting it out there!


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