NEW LAW Passes July 1st 2013 Allowing Hwy Crossing.

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Default NEW LAW Passes July 1st 2013 Allowing Hwy Crossing.

As of July 1st Golf carts are now able to cross hwy 27, 466, Rolling acres ect.
the Law Reads

316.2126(1)

"Golf Carts may cross the State Highway System if the posted speed limit is 45
or less. In Addition, Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles may operate on sidewalks
adjacent to the Highway only if they yield to pedestrians and the sidewalk is
at least 5 feet wide."
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not sure i would feel comfortable crossing, but yeah
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Only if the county or city approve. I believe the only county approved crossing is in Marion County, Spruce Creek South main entrance at light can cross hwy 441/27
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Are you sure they mean our carts?

http://www.lawserver.com/law/state/f...atutes_316-212

Florida Statutes 316.2126 - Authorized use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and utility vehicles :: Lawserver
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I'd be happy to cross 27/441 at buenos aries but I'll await written confirmation from Lady Lake Police or SCSO first. Whoever has jurisdiction that is.
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Only if the county or city approve. I believe the only county approved crossing is in Marion County, Spruce Creek South main entrance at light can cross hwy 441/27
This is my understanding as well. Never made sense to me -- I can legally cross 441, Rolling Acres, etc. walking, riding a bike, using a scooter or wheelchair but not in a golf cart. Go figure.
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As of July 1st Golf carts are now able to cross hwy 27, 466, Rolling acres ect.
the Law Reads

316.2126(1)

"Golf Carts may cross the State Highway System if the posted speed limit is 45
or less. In Addition, Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles may operate on sidewalks
adjacent to the Highway only if they yield to pedestrians and the sidewalk is
at least 5 feet wide."
Finally!!! Yea!!! Pedestrians can cross and bicyclist can cross. I never understood why gold carts weren't allowed to cross.

I live in Silver Lake. The CVS is less than a half mile from my house. In order to go there in my golf cart, I have to drive one mile to the golf cart bridge, cross the bridge and drive another mile back to CVS. A two mile trip to go.42 miles.

Is this absolute? Where did you see this reported?
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I do not think you can cross. Best to check with law enforcement first.
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No way you can cross Rolling Acres road in a golf cart!

The Developer has already stated he will not allow it.

The County will not allow it as it is a county road.
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Originally Posted by Kpnsflyer View Post
As of July 1st Golf carts are now able to cross hwy 27, 466, Rolling acres ect.
the Law Reads

316.2126(1)

"Golf Carts may cross the State Highway System if the posted speed limit is 45
or less. In Addition, Golf Carts and Utility Vehicles may operate on sidewalks
adjacent to the Highway only if they yield to pedestrians and the sidewalk is
at least 5 feet wide."
Omg, why am I getting a scary feeling right now...
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Seems [to me] that our inability to cross some of the major roadways in a golf cart is illogical. If I can walk, bicycle, stand in the median, etc., I should be able to drive across at a traffic light in my cart.

With over 50,000 golf carts in TV, I believe we have a special situation and should be considered as such.

I certainly don't see it as an unsafe practice...

Just my opinion . . .
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Sorry to bring the bad news but everything in the 316.2126 section of the Florida Statutes applies only to municipal golf carts operated by municipal employees.

The 2012 updates to that section of the law 316.2126(1d and 1e) allows municipal golf carts to cross 45mph State highways at traffic lights and allows municipal golf carts to travel on sidewalks adjacent to those roads.
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That's the way I read it too Ed. I have to admit it's weird you can walk, crawl, bicycle, scoot or even do a handstand to cross the roadway but not in a cart. LOL. Oh well.
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You could probably push it across the street.
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IF you have an LSV you may cross at "controlled" intersections. My SO looked into this sometime ago with the local authorities. We go to Lowe's, Sam's and other places all the time. If you cross at a light, we've found there's no problem...of course we always drive defensively.
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