[getdul981]

We were at LSL around 430 to 530 and there were several copters flying overhead or one making several passes.

[billethkid]

unfortunately common sense, common courtesy and judgement are not used by too many golf cart drivers. They believe it is pedal to the metal no matter the circumstance.

I usually try to not magnify the impact of minority groups, but in this case there are far too many dangerous golf cart drivers to ignore it.

I am a daily cart path walker and I can tell you first hand about some hair raising incidents/near misses.

Maybe the brake pedal needs to be bigger?
A prescription windshield would help also.
But mostly using the brain would be most effective.

btk

[graciegirl]

We just heard many more sirens than usual at around seven. Didn't notice the helicoptors earlier.

[njbchbum]

btk -
i love your suggestion for a "A prescription windshield..."

so glad i had finished my cereal before reading that!

[chachacha]

a dear friend of mine, john from summerchase, is now in intensive care with a triple brain bleed and not a very good prognosis after a two cart collision from which he seemed to be recovering last week....it cannot be stressed enough how these cute little carts are not toys....please be careful everyone....

[Jhooman]

Last month here in California, a friend was walking the golf course and a member of her group was in a cart, texting, he ran her over. His reply, I'm sorry, I was checking on business.

Multi-tasking can be multi-trouble . These little golf carts are dangerous, please be careful.

My friend is okay, bruised, shaken and a retired policewoman, she was really teed off, the guy got a lashing.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by chachacha

a dear friend of mine, john from summerchase, is now in intensive care with a triple brain bleed and not a very good prognosis after a two cart collision from which he seemed to be recovering last week....it cannot be stressed enough how these cute little carts are not toys....please be careful everyone....

on the contrary...most of these little carts are toys! only LSV carts have the necessary safety equipment to help keep you safe. the $50 monthly insurance costs are not that bad when considering how much safer thay are on the streets.

[scrapple]

Originally Posted by chachacha

a dear friend of mine, john from summerchase, is now in intensive care with a triple brain bleed and not a very good prognosis after a two cart collision from which he seemed to be recovering last week....it cannot be stressed enough how these cute little carts are not toys....please be careful everyone....

Sorry about your friend, Cha. I wish him a speedy and full recovery. I have a lot of respect for the carts and for the traffic around me. There's nothing safe about them and we're driving them like cars, getting a load of groceries or plywood or beer, usually all 3! There seems to be a lot more traffic, people are in a hurry and others are Newbies--dazed, confused and overwhelmed. We live in a beautiful place and need to learn to slow down and allow others the right of way.

[memason]

Originally Posted by red tail

on the contrary...most of these little carts are toys! only LSV carts have the necessary safety equipment to help keep you safe. the $50 monthly insurance costs are not that bad when considering how much safer thay are on the streets.

I don't think a seat belt and real windshield makes you much safer, as it pertains to competing with cars on the roadways.

I believe we have very few "serious" cart accidents, considering there are over 30,000 golf carts in TV.

Just saying ...

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by red tail

on the contrary...most of these little carts are toys! only LSV carts have the necessary safety equipment to help keep you safe. the $50 monthly insurance costs are not that bad when considering how much safer thay are on the streets.

I just think people treat them like toys. How many of you drive a car with your left foot on the dash? I see it all the time on carts - drivers with their left foot on the dash - tooling along at max speed.

And to me an LSV on the street will never win in an accident with a car - seatbelts or not.

[red tail]

Originally Posted by memason

I don't think a seat belt and real windshield makes you much safer, as it pertains to competing with cars on the roadways.

I believe we have very few "serious" cart accidents, considering there are over 30,000 golf carts in TV.

Just saying ...

you forgot the 4 wheel hydraulic brakes !

[bimmertl]

Originally Posted by red tail

you forgot the 4 wheel hydraulic brakes !

Also forgot to mention the maximize speed of around 25mph as they plod along on roads with speed limits of 35 mph where the cars are going at least 40mph and some going 45-50. So they become a slow moving traffic hazard.

[JenAjd]

How about the folks talking on their phones...or texting while driving their carts??!! Have seen this alot! Also the men who have their left leg hanging out while driving as well---we were told at the "Newcomer's" meeting for "Newbies" that is is an accident waiting to happen and NOT to do it!! Or the golf-cart drivers who try to beat the auto traffic at the gates---have seen this where the cart almost got T-boned!!! There are also those who don't stop at the end of tunnels--have seen that as well. We could go on and on here with all the variables of stupidity or just plain NOT thinking!!

[red tail]

Originally Posted by bimmertl

Also forgot to mention the maximize speed of around 25mph as they plod along on roads with speed limits of 35 mph where the cars are going at least 40mph and some going 45-50. So they become a slow moving traffic hazard.

points well taken !!

[6XNANA]

Another thing to remember now that there is less daylight.If you have your clubs on your cart, the towels blowing in the wind as you travel along roads/paths will block the tail lights which means people behind you cannot see what your next move may be . That along with turning off signals are just two things that may prevent someome from being confused.

Safety first !