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kathyspear 07-14-2021 04:22 PM
Golf Cart Rules of the Road
 
I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the folks who live in Spruce Creek are allowed to cross 441 in their carts (due to a special exception). But what about crossing from the Walmart/Sonic side over to the McDonald's/CVS/strip mall side? I didn't think that was legal but I saw someone do it this afternoon (and I did not see a plate on the back of the cart so it did not appear to be street legal).

Seeing that cart surrounded by all those cars -- that is a busy intersection -- gave me the creeps.

kathy

DAVES 07-14-2021 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 1973107)
I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the folks who live in Spruce Creek are allowed to cross 441 in their carts (due to a special exception). But what about crossing from the Walmart/Sonic side over to the McDonald's/CVS/strip mall side? I didn't think that was legal but I saw someone do it this afternoon (and I did not see a plate on the back of the cart so it did not appear to be street legal).

Seeing that cart surrounded by all those cars -- that is a busy intersection -- gave me the creeps.

kathy
I do not understand. Is it legal? Why does it matter? IT IS CLEARLY NOT VERY BRIGHT.

OrangeBlossomBaby 07-14-2021 05:23 PM
No, it's still not legal to cross where Walmart faces McDonald's. People do it anyway.

EdFNJ 07-14-2021 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 1973115)
I do not understand. Is it legal? Why does it matter? IT IS CLEARLY NOT VERY BRIGHT.
Is walking across any "more bright?" That's legal. It all comes down to doing whatever one does safely and OF COURSE legally.

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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 1973107)
I believe (someone correct me if I'm wrong) that the folks who live in Spruce Creek are allowed to cross 441 in their carts (due to a special exception). But what about crossing from the Walmart/Sonic side over to the McDonald's/CVS/strip mall side? I didn't think that was legal but I saw someone do it this afternoon (and I did not see a plate on the back of the cart so it did not appear to be street legal).

Seeing that cart surrounded by all those cars -- that is a busy intersection -- gave me the creeps.

kathy

Had they been street legal would they have looked less creepy? :D When our "cart" was street legal (we had it "decommissioned" due to absurd insurance costs) we regularly crossed 441. It's no less safe or any more scary then taking a bike across or a motorcycle or walking. Like anything else if one isn't careful no matter what they drive it can go bad.

kathyspear 07-14-2021 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1973135)
No, it's still not legal to cross where Walmart faces McDonald's. People do it anyway.
I wonder if people who do it think it is legal or if they just don't care that it is not ...

k.

kathyspear 07-14-2021 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1973147)
Had they been street legal would they have looked less creepy? :D When our "cart" was street legal (we had it "decommissioned" due to absurd insurance costs) we regularly crossed 441. It's no less safe or any more scary then taking a bike across or a motorcycle or walking. Like anything else if one isn't careful no matter what they drive it can go bad.
But your cart is (was?) an Atomic, right? That type of cart gives one a lot more protection. This was a run-of-the-mill OPEN cart with a large dog sprawled across the front seat. If it got hit they would have both been squished or gone flying.

I'm always amazed at how many people are willing to break the law. Maybe he REALLY need McDonald's!

k.

Garywt 07-14-2021 09:22 PM
From over at Lowe’s/Walmart there is a set of lights that you are suppose to be able to cross but I don’t know which ones so I wouldn’t dare cross. There are enough places to get to safely without taking a risk.

4pocketz 07-15-2021 04:42 AM
Golf carts have TOO much leeway and NEED to be under more scrutiny by law enforcement and DMV there is too much abuse of the laws by their owners! There is a “bridge” to use for crossing 441/27, USE IT!!!!!! ( BAN THE GOLF CARS TO STREET USE, they BELONG ON THE COURSE “ONLY”

Girlcopper 07-15-2021 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 1973162)
I wonder if people who do it think it is legal or if they just don't care that it is not ...

k.
Whats the difference. ? Theres always the people who swear the world revolves around them and we just live in it. Theyll start to “think” when they get rammed by a car.

RICH1 07-15-2021 05:13 AM
When I almost bought in Spruce Creek , I was approached by a Spruce Creek resident who assure me that he could get me a Villages Gate card and a " Pirate " fake ID card to use The Villages amenities! I didn't know this man from Adam but he felt comfortable enough to approach me! ....

George Page 07-15-2021 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 4pocketz (Post 1973205)
Golf carts have TOO much leeway and NEED to be under more scrutiny by law enforcement and DMV there is too much abuse of the laws by their owners! There is a “bridge” to use for crossing 441/27, USE IT!!!!!! ( BAN THE GOLF CARS TO STREET USE, they BELONG ON THE COURSE “ONLY”
Time to move. You live in the WRONG community. The permitted use of golf carts is a major attraction and a key component of The Village’s lifestyle.

thevillagernie 07-15-2021 05:42 AM
Not legal

donfey 07-15-2021 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 4pocketz (Post 1973205)
Golf carts have TOO much leeway and NEED to be under more scrutiny by law enforcement and DMV there is too much abuse of the laws by their owners! There is a “bridge” to use for crossing 441/27, USE IT!!!!!! ( BAN THE GOLF CARS TO STREET USE, they BELONG ON THE COURSE “ONLY”
You don't live here, do ya...

Footer 07-15-2021 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 1973186)
From over at Lowe’s/Walmart there is a set of lights that you are suppose to be able to cross but I don’t know which ones so I wouldn’t dare cross. There are enough places to get to safely without taking a risk.
It's one road past where you turn to get to Stonecrest golf course. You can see the guard house for Spruce Creek when you approach the light.

NoMo50 07-15-2021 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by kathyspear (Post 1973165)
But your cart is (was?) an Atomic, right? That type of cart gives one a lot more protection. This was a run-of-the-mill OPEN cart with a large dog sprawled across the front seat. If it got hit they would have both been squished or gone flying.

I'm always amazed at how many people are willing to break the law. Maybe he REALLY need McDonald's!

k.
A lot more protection from what? Mosquitoes, maybe. If you are in a golf car...ANY golf car...that is struck by a car, Newton's laws of physics will prescribe the outcome. It won't be pretty.


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