Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2192404)

I know you have all heard every story before but driving around in the cart was interesting. First an impatient driver in front of me fulls out to pass a line of carts when a cart up in front starts to wave people around him, needless to say other carts pull out to pass and the driver in front of me came close to causing an accident. Later I am at a road crossing when I check to see if any cars are coming off a rotary of Buena Vista but instead I see a golf cart coming from the rotary and pull in front of me. Guessing the 2 gents had been drinking or something else as the driving was erratic. Next as following them, someone decides they are going to pass the line of carts but can’t get past all of them so they decide to go left of the upcoming island and pass everyone as we are on the correct side of the island. This is one I have never seen. How this didn’t end in an accident I am not sure. Finally as I got closer to home a cart catches up to me and as I turn from the path to go into a village, this cart heads out onto Buena Vista. Probably just a normal day in the life of a Villager but I found it interesting as we were enjoying our ride. I for one don’t think there should be any passing in a golf cart since they are all suppose to go the same speed but that is not for me to decide.

Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2192404)

I know you have all heard every story before but driving around in the cart was interesting. First an impatient driver in front of me fulls out to pass a line of carts when a cart up in front starts to wave people around him, needless to say other carts pull out to pass and the driver in front of me came close to causing an accident. Later I am at a road crossing when I check to see if any cars are coming off a rotary of Buena Vista but instead I see a golf cart coming from the rotary and pull in front of me. Guessing the 2 gents had been drinking or something else as the driving was erratic. Next as following them, someone decides they are going to pass the line of carts but can’t get past all of them so they decide to go left of the upcoming island and pass everyone as we are on the correct side of the island. This is one I have never seen. How this didn’t end in an accident I am not sure. Finally as I got closer to home a cart catches up to me and as I turn from the path to go into a village, this cart heads out onto Buena Vista. Probably just a normal day in the life of a Villager but I found it interesting as we were enjoying our ride. I for one don’t think there should be any passing in a golf cart since they are all suppose to go the same speed but that is not for me to decide.

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2193048)

PTL someone agrees with me. 1st of all we need more Police in our bubble Land. 2nd of all we need these police to inspect Golf Cart and give fines to any with JACKED-UP governors

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2192979)

In TV the criterion is not how much they know. In all too many cases it is what they've forgotten or have lost the capability to do. There are too many folks here whose driving skills have diminished to the point where they are a definite danger to themselves and others.

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson (Post 2192864)

Passing a golf cart is illegal. Why? Because in crossing the solid line you are in the legal line of traffic. Only legally authorized vehicles are allowed in that lane. Therefore you could be charged with operating an unregistered, uninsured, etc. vehicle. Don't believe me? Ask anyone that got pulled over for going too fast and ask how much it cost! They weren't charged for speeding.

Originally Posted by jrref (Post 2192939)

You know it's illegal to pass another golf cart in the golf cart lane on the street? A couple of months ago a Villager got a ticket from a Sumpter police officer for doing just that. So if you are behind another cart thats going slow, even if they wave you on you can't pass them.

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive (Post 2192520)

There was a story yesterday in V-N about a Villager driving a car in a roundabout, who took umbrage at the act of another driver who apparently honked at him for going too fast. Villager stopped his vehicle (maybe in the roundabout but I'm not sure) and proceeded to physically aggress against the car of the driver who did the honking, also slamming the door on him twice as the honker tried to get out of his car. Finally the Villager got into his car and drove away (point made, I guess) only Driver #2 immediately called 911. The cops were able to locate the guy who tried to lie his way out of it but when faced with the fact that the entire incident was caught on camera, finally admitted to the deed. He is charged with a 3rd. degree felony for physical aggression against a person over age 65.

It is not just snowbirds who are "crazy" around here.

Originally Posted by dhdallas (Post 2193045)

"...they are all suppose to go the same speed" So in other words, if you are putzing along at 15 mph, all the other carts should be going 15 mph, yes???

Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 2193093)

Then all the posts will be about over zealous law enforcement, in addition to the bad driving and overtaking!

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2193094)

And there is not much they can do about it as there is no public transportation. Uber and Lyft are expensive so what are they supposed to do? They moved here like my uncle and aunt permanently. We don’t throw old pets away, what about our old people?

Originally Posted by Gman1 (Post 2193097)

I have witnessed many Contractors driving over 60 MPH in the south are . Speed
Max is 30 & even Dow to 20 on Marsh Bend trail. If they hit a Cart at that speed , toes up !!!
Never even seen a Police Officer in that area . 😤

Originally Posted by threeonemiles@outlook.com (Post 2192768)

Stay in your lane. Folks are angry and are just waiting to release that anger towards anything or anyone. In comes someone who ignites that powder keg and it escalated. Now 3rd degree felony. Smart, very smart.

Originally Posted by Skunky1 (Post 2192825)

It seems if we can’t control ourselves we need a little help! A little proactive policework might go a long way for improving the golf cart driving conditions throughout the villages all year long!

Originally Posted by krick093 (Post 2192836)

Some people loaf along at 15-16 mph. When it's safe I'll pass. What's really bad is when they see they are getting passed they suddenly drive faster. In the limited areas where you can pass this creates a dangerous situation. The right way to handle this is to move to the right, slow down a bit and wave the other cart around. Why some people take it personal when they are getting passed I don't understand.

Originally Posted by JRcorvette (Post 2192911)

I am really surprised that someone is not killed every day in the Villages. I see lots of crazy stupid stuff. What bugs me the most is people walking in parking lots and not paying any attention to what is going on around them. Oh and when you are backing out of a parking spot and you are half way out and someone walks right behind you or a cart drives past right behind you!

Originally Posted by toeser (Post 2192918)

Try riding a bike with these idiots around.

Originally Posted by Pairadocs (Post 2192697)

You probably know these types of things (and many others, such as deliberate destroying of golf course turf) are usually ALL blamed on "snowbirds". I do believe that is a high percentage, but certainly not for all. The Villages is a powerful "resort" magnet for vacationers, not just a residential community. The number of Air B&B, and similar type of commercial rental for income, grows everyday. It's a fact. People who come to spend a week, two weeks, a month, for a few thousand dollars, of course are going to look at it like any other all inclusive "resort". Their rental includes a golf cart, they may have never driven a golf cart in their life, many have never played golf, or tennis, or even shuffleboard. They are on vacation and are going to take advantage of "what they are paying for" to the fullest... even things they have never tried before. This does not account for ALL the erratic driving (carts and autos), much is a result of loosened inhibitions (excessive alcohol... many people who are very moderate drinkers, will increase that at a resort, on a cruise, etc. Same here. But I personally do not see ALL of this as a result of the "snowbirds". We definitely have a mix of people; personalities and sense of responsibility differ WIDELY. I don't know how that can be changed. I do not think it possible or practical, given what police are facing presently with shortages, but IF it were possible to "catch" and fine, speeding, reckless, intoxicated, and just plain irresponsible drivers of golf carts, and auto too, I think we would see a decline in this type of "wild" behavior. Sometimes just the "word of mouth" concerning an increase in tickets, fines, a "crack down" as it is called, is enough to result in a significant decrease. On this subject, what about the high number of tandem vehicles, big trucks with one, even TWO trailers attached, consistently driving in the GOLF CART LANES as well as their own lane of the street.. and rarely at or below the speed limit. It's constant on Belvidere, it's a daily thing. Have never seen a single one pulled over and ticketed... maybe it does happen, I just have never been there at the right time to see it. Also the incident on Buena Vista, not far from Laurel Manner. Truck at a very high rate of speed, went out of control, crashed through a CONCRETE WALL, and into the yard of a resident. Personally I think it is well known that reckless driving and speeding is tolerated here. Maybe we would be better off if were were a well known "speed trap".... word about such towns, communities, always gets around, especially with truckers.

Originally Posted by mikreb (Post 2192730)

I think the STOP signs in the villages are defective, they don't work at all.

Originally Posted by mikreb (Post 2192730)

I think the STOP signs in the villages are defective, they don't work at all.

Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2192404)

I know you have all heard every story before but driving around in the cart was interesting. First an impatient driver in front of me fulls out to pass a line of carts when a cart up in front starts to wave people around him, needless to say other carts pull out to pass and the driver in front of me came close to causing an accident. Later I am at a road crossing when I check to see if any cars are coming off a rotary of Buena Vista but instead I see a golf cart coming from the rotary and pull in front of me. Guessing the 2 gents had been drinking or something else as the driving was erratic. Next as following them, someone decides they are going to pass the line of carts but can’t get past all of them so they decide to go left of the upcoming island and pass everyone as we are on the correct side of the island. This is one I have never seen. How this didn’t end in an accident I am not sure. Finally as I got closer to home a cart catches up to me and as I turn from the path to go into a village, this cart heads out onto Buena Vista. Probably just a normal day in the life of a Villager but I found it interesting as we were enjoying our ride. I for one don’t think there should be any passing in a golf cart since they are all suppose to go the same speed but that is not for me to decide.

Originally Posted by JoelJohnson (Post 2192864)

Passing a golf cart is illegal. Why? Because in crossing the solid line you are in the legal line of traffic. Only legally authorized vehicles are allowed in that lane. Therefore you could be charged with operating an unregistered, uninsured, etc. vehicle. Don't believe me? Ask anyone that got pulled over for going too fast and ask how much it cost! They weren't charged for speeding.

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2193304)

12 posts in a row.

Can you spell P-R-O-B-L-E-M

:oops:

Originally Posted by jimjamuser (Post 2193384)

I have to say that 12 posts in a row should be championed, NOT CONDEMNED. It shows an interest in the subject of the thread. In grade school, we learned that NO response or question IS a BAD question. Personally I NEVER comment on threads like dog poop in yards or squeaky garage doors.
.......A forum SHOULD champion responses as it shows INTEREST in a subject. I have heard of other posters saying that there should be a response limit on number of posts. I see that as an UNAMERICAN attempt to FORCE
only ONE-SIDED ARGUMENTS for every subject or thread. Historically, did Congress say to Patrick Henry, "you can't say that because 70% of the Congress disagrees with you and ONLY 30% agree with you"? With that kind of thinking the US could still be OWNED by England.
.......That 70% v 30% balance IS about what the MAKE-UP of The Villages is on about ALL of the issues. I am OFTEN on the 30% side of MANY issues. Does that make me a BAD person, with 2 heads........someone to be THREATENED with post number limitation? If so, one could argue that freedom itself is on the downhill in The Villages. And I hope that NEVER spreads to the NATION.
......I am NOT ALWAYS part of the 30% side of an issue. I did NOT like what the US did by exiting Afghanistan too prematurely. And I am FIRMLY for controlling the SOUTHERN US BORDER. I NOTICED that when I have OPINIONS that MATCH the 70% that I do NOT get criticism or THREATS to limit my POSTS.