[sandybill2]

Cassie--there was a picture in the front section--just a comment under picture--no real details. There is a hard right and left turn between the vehicle entrance to Palmer CC and the golf cart tunnel on the way to LSL. Don't know is that is where it happened or not but I have noticed carts taking these turns way too fast. I certainly hope the victim will recover--my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.

[Aceskaters]

How/where does one go to have seat belts installed? I'd like to get them.

[golfnut]

This is a really tough one to debate. Let me start by saying that I hope everyone involved recovers 100% that really is the most important issue at this point. As far as the speed of golf carts I whole heartedly agree that 19.8mph is a reasonable speed limit. How do we reconcile the fact that my car can go 150mph (or 90mph or 120mph for other cars, you get my drift) but the highest legal limit on any highway is 75mph....GN

[benj]

Golfnut

In colorado our speed limit is 75 except in a short area through towns. Benj

[golfnut]

Thanks benj I stand corrected and edited my response, not sure your comment did much to answer my question though.

[handieman]

When we first got our cart, I made the usual 90 degree turn that is so common with tunnels and Mrs Handie started to slip sideways on the smooth Sunbrella seat covers. I said to myself at that moment that when I got back home I would order seat belts. I installed the retractable model with a color that matches the cart and we use them religiously

Handie :joke:

[GatorFan]

Per law enforcement in Lake, Sumter and Marion County. It is illegal to drive a golf cart that has been modified to go over 20 mph. If you get caught, it will cost you big time.
If you have purchased golf cart insurance, it is void. Read your policy--it says golf cart.
Now read Florida Law as to the definition of a golf cart. Max speed 20 mph.

[sandybill2]

Originally Posted by GatorFan

Per law enforcement in Lake, Sumter and Marion County. It is illegal to drive a golf cart that has been modified to go over 20 mph. If you get caught, it will cost you big time.
If you have purchased golf cart insurance, it is void. Read your policy--it says golf cart.
Now read Florida Law as to the definition of a golf cart. Max speed 20 mph.

you are certainly right about definition of golf cart--if it goes faster--you have to have regular Florida tags and automobile insurance. I have also read that a golf cart brakes are not built to function properly if the speed is more than the 20 MPH. I would like to hear from those who have carts that "might" go over this speed if they addressed this issue.

[Cassie325]

Originally Posted by sandybill2

you are certainly right about definition of golf cart--if it goes faster--you have to have regular Florida tags and automobile insurance. I have also read that a golf cart brakes are not built to function properly if the speed is more than the 20 MPH. I would like to hear from those who have carts that "might" go over this speed if they addressed this issue.

Our cart only goes 19.7 MPH.....on a regular basis....however going down hills etc it goes MAX 21.9 mph....that is going down hill and pettle to the metal~!!! I can't imagine gong on the golf cart paths....north of 466...any faster than that...they are narrow and bumpy.....it would also scare the :edit: out of me!!!!

[chelsea24]

How can a head on golf cart accident happen? I'm with MnGirl on this one. Does anyone know if alcohol was involved? :dontknow:

[blueeagle65]

I'm with MnGirl & chelsea24 on this one - how can two carts have a head-on with the trail as wide as it is there? A medical episode or alcohol is all that comes to mind. If anyone finds out, please inform us all.

[SteveFromNY]

Originally Posted by blueeagle65

I'm with MnGirl & chelsea24 on this one - how can two carts have a head-on with the trail as wide as it is there? A medical episode or alcohol is all that comes to mind. If anyone finds out, please inform us all.

Cigarette/Cigar or coffee in the lap, bug in the face - possibilities too. Someone obviously looked away for a time, and likely a very, very brief time.

[Floridagal]

I heard that the driver of the golf cart that hit the other golf cart was drunk. He tried to put the blame on his wife, who was taken to the hospital, saying she was the one who was drunk. It seems he wasn't so concerned about his wife as he was about being charged for a DUI.

[graciegirl]

So sad and so frightening. Many of us have had too much to drink and got behnd the wheel. I don't do it anymore, and thank heavens nothing bad happened to me, but it could have.

[chuckster]

I say bring back the pillary and put it in Sumter landing for speeders and drunks!! ;D