[Suzi]

Some people have lived their whole life perpetually 15 minutes behind. Example: spending an extra 15 minutes on TOTV instead of finding their golfing shoes, balls etc. and then rushing to get to the course on time. Just because they are retired, doesn't mean they are going to change a life-long habit of being behind with their time. Like trying to change from being right-handed to being left-handed.....not going to happen. ONLY YOU CAN CONTROL HOW YOU DRIVE.......DEFENSIVELY.

[DonH57]

I agree. I think a lot of people forget these golf carts are not toys. There are also the "all about me people".

[buggyone]

This is not meant to inflame anyone.

There are some people who should not be driving golf carts. We have all heard the stories of legally blind people driving carts since no license is needed.

Well, not long ago, I saw an extremely obese person driving a golf cart. He was so large that he could not sit behind the steering wheel but had to sit on the passenger side and steer with his left hand only. I have no idea of what his reaction time would be to quickly step on the brake with having to do "the Rosemary Woods stretch" to reach the brake pedal.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by justjim

Golf Carts were built for golf courses----top speed about 12 mph or less. They have been modified with lights, turn signals, etc. but not for safety.

Just wonder who in TV will come out with a cart with real "safety" in mind? Unfortunately, it pretty much took GOVERNMENT to make our cars safer. Hey, we mostly "bad mouth" our Government but sometimes they do something right!

Well, I can get my bicycle up to 25mph and routinely ride at 17-18 mph. Maybe we need some government intervention to ban bicycles. How about motorcycles? Do we need seat belts on those? I would like to see the same muffler requirements on motorcycles as cars. Some riders are so annoying revving up their engine all the time and running straight pipes or extra loud exhaust.

The point is however that we can't make everything super safe and often the cost of doing such things is huge. I think that the answer to golf cart safety is personal responsibility not some government problem. The way the government should get involved is by enforcing the existing laws.

[NotGolfer]

Just like with autos....speed and not paying attention many times causes accidents, unfamiliarity with an area. The multi-modal paths are perhaps designed NOT for speed, thus the curves etc. I've had people pass me when it's obvious that it's not a safe option to do this.

We don't know for sure what happened in this case. It's horrible that there was serious injuries that took place. We need to pray for those individuals and not make assumptions on what took place.

[Topspinmo]

Hard to guess what caused the accident? maybe had heart attack? I don't consider not paying attention an accident! it's drivers attention Fault (could be site seeing, texting, answering phone, lighting cig., reaching for map or drink, to putting on makeup if wasn't doing all these things most likely wouldn't of hit something)

I think maybe the curb is the problem in areas where cart can reach full speed?. If there has to be curbs on the trail then they shouldn't be so high or angled so it flips carts or high enough to make the cart bounce off them. The next question I have is why curbs anyway? I also agree 20MPH in most areas too fast for carts approaching curves, tunnels and intersections (most drivers know to slow down, but few think they are Speed racers trying to make their tee times). But, speed limit could be 15 MPH and some people will still run into things.

[SemiMike]

Originally Posted by boomerbaby

I read about another accident with a golf cart and would like to know how many people have had seat belts put in their carts? I am thinking of putting one in the passenger side where I always sit because my husband does not want one. I feel it would be safer. Thanks for any input.

When Frank at Sta-Rite built our Club Car reman earlier this year, we had belts put on all 4 seats - we always use them, and like them very much. And they're especially needed when the grandkids visit: the 4 year old can sit in her own booster seat in safety.

[rockyisle]

My husband installed lap belts for both of us- easy to do and we both wear them all the time. Getting thrown from a golf cart is not on my bucket list..

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Well, I can get my bicycle up to 25mph and routinely ride at 17-18 mph. Maybe we need some government intervention to ban bicycles. How about motorcycles? Do we need seat belts on those? I would like to see the same muffler requirements on motorcycles as cars. Some riders are so annoying revving up their engine all the time and running straight pipes or extra loud exhaust.

The point is however that we can't make everything super safe and often the cost of doing such things is huge. I think that the answer to golf cart safety is personal responsibility not some government problem. The way the government should get involved is by enforcing the existing laws.

I'm not advocating Government do anything with our golf carts. It would be smart for those riding bikes or motorcycles to wear helmets and those of us who drive golf carts to wear seatbelts.

It might be smart and profitable for a golf cart dealer to offer more safety equipment. The golf carts we drive in TV could use some practical safety equipment. Like I mentioned previously, they were designed for golf course use and not designed for what we use them.

[golf2140]

We don't need Govn. intervention, they would only screw it up !!!

[janmcn]

According to the Villages On-Line News, the man is in critical condition with head trauma at Ocala Hospital, and his wife is in guarded condition at same hospital. They are residents of Pennecamp Village.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

Well, I can get my bicycle up to 25mph and routinely ride at 17-18 mph. Maybe we need some government intervention to ban bicycles. How about motorcycles? Do we need seat belts on those? I would like to see the same muffler requirements on motorcycles as cars. Some riders are so annoying revving up their engine all the time and running straight pipes or extra loud exhaust.

The point is however that we can't make everything super safe and often the cost of doing such things is huge. I think that the answer to golf cart safety is personal responsibility not some government problem. The way the government should get involved is by enforcing the existing laws.

Doc: You are spot on. It would benefit us all ( as a teachable moment) if we were presented with the facts/causes related to this accident. Anything else here is a waste of breath.

[2BNTV]

Last I read, the husband was in critical condition and the wife was in fair condition. The cart hit a curb and they were both ejected. The police are investigating.

Just the facts, maam....... Sgt Joe Friday.

I sincerely hope they both recover.

[patfla06]

Anyone have an update on how they're doing?

[NotGolfer]

Update in today's paper, local section!