[angiefox10]

Originally Posted by gryoung

The recent ticketing incident for enjoying a coctail while sitting in a golf cart in LSL was the first item addressed by Janet Tutt at last evening's POA meeting. Janet said expect to see heightened enforcement of the open container law throughout TV, including tail-gate parties at the Polo Field. She went on to explain that the liquor licenses for the kiosk's in the squares allow people to walk throughout the downtown area (outside the square) with a drink but you cannot sit in a vehicle, including a lawn mower, with a drink. She also said police would enforce the open container violations (but not speed enforcement) on TV's multi-modal paths. Janet also said liquor licenses for the restaurants in the Square, unlike the kiosks, do not permit patrons to leave the establishment with a drink. If the beverage is in a cup holder, the person in the driver's seat is ticketed unless the passenger is holding the cup. The fine is $116, if I remember correctly. Getting back to the Polo field, she suggested setting up a chair or table next to the golf cart and mixing the drinks there rather than on the golf cart. Seems like a crazy distinction but that's the law here now.

I was referring to this post... and thanks for posting!

[paulandjean]

Golf carts parking at the squares. I quess I will bring a chair and just sit in front of the cart and enjoy a beer. This is going to get crazy.I see lots of problems with this.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I sure am glad I don't drink any more!

Bill

[paulandjean]

"Like the old days----Hide the beer,Cops

[batman911]

I always thought the police worked for the citizens. No one wants to see drunks driving golf carts but sitting in a parked cart is not driving or endangering anyone. Bad law/regulation that should be subject to the common sense test. This smells like harassment of citizens who want to have a drink and a good time and are harming no one. I only have an occassional drink/wine with dinner or after a long hot day of work/golf. I believe the police are only enforcing the laws passed by elected officials but the police could make better use of their time by catching drunk drivers and criminals instead of busting Grandma/Grandpa for sipping a beer while using their golf cart as a lounge chair. The community can and should get the law changed and vote out the people who think/thought this is a good law.

[blueridge]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

I sure am glad I don't drink any more!

Bill

good job!

[The Villager II]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

I sure am glad I don't drink any more!

Bill

Sorry for your loss bill.

[memason]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

I sure am glad I don't drink any more!

Bill

Yeah, sure glad I don't drink any more either... but, I also don't drink any less

[railroadman]

Originally Posted by batman911

I always thought the police worked for the citizens. No one wants to see drunks driving golf carts but sitting in a parked cart is not driving or endangering anyone. Bad law/regulation that should be subject to the common sense test. This smells like harassment of citizens who want to have a drink and a good time and are harming no one. I only have an occassional drink/wine with dinner or after a long hot day of work/golf. I believe the police are only enforcing the laws passed by elected officials but the police could make better use of their time by catching drunk drivers and criminals instead of busting Grandma/Grandpa for sipping a beer while using their golf cart as a lounge chair. The community can and should get the law changed and vote out the people who think/thought this is a good law.

BATMAN911, You are so correct, and this is just another example, why police, do very little patrolling this days. BECAUSE IT DOES NOT PAY ANYTHING!!

[mrfixit]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

"Like the old days----Hide the beer,Cops

....sure glad I ONLY drink from a Coca-Cola can......YUP.....just pour out a little and top it off with some "happy juice"....

[paulandjean]

This a bad idea.I can just see it"Whats in that coke can you have in your hand"We are going to do a few test on you, touch your nose with your forefinger sir.Get real

[The Shadow]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

This a bad idea.I can just see it"Whats in that coke can you have in your hand"We are going to do a few test on you, touch your nose with your forefinger sir.Get real

So it’s what’s in the blood, not what’s in the can. That makes more sense than what is in the golf cart seat or not. Yes a sobriety check lane outside LSL would work.

I had a drinking problem once so I quit dating her.

[RichieLion]

Amazing all the temperance advocates we have here on the forum. Downtown would go broke with just you guys.

I'm guessing all you "Carrie Nation's" are manifestly outnumbered in the town squares and downtown areas, from my observances.

[The Shadow]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

Amazing all the temperance advocates we have here on the forum. Downtown would go broke with just you guys.

I'm guessing all you "Carrie Nation's" are manifestly outnumbered in the town squares and downtown areas, from my observances.

I agree, if drunk driving is desirable, then legalize it.

Same with red light cameras, if you don’t like them legalize running red light.

I can do what I want and everybody else needs to obey the rules. I call that Village think.

[Loveithere]

Originally Posted by The Shadow

I agree, if drunk driving is desirable, then legalize it.

Same with red light cameras, if you don’t like them legalize running red light.

I can do what I want and everybody else needs to obey the rules. I call that Village think.

Now that is logical.