[Grandfinch]

Originally Posted by memason

Personally, I believe we should be able to cross any road at a traffic signal, in a golf cart. This includes 466, 466a and 441/27. Not quite sure why golf carts have been singularly prohibited from crossing. I can use a bike, walker, skateboard, mobility scooter or any other method to cross, so why not a golf cart.

Now that is thinking with your head rather than Just using it to hold your hat

[LuckySevens]

Originally Posted by memason

Personally, I believe we should be able to cross any road at a traffic signal, in a golf cart. This includes 466, 466a and 441/27. Not quite sure why golf carts have been singularly prohibited from crossing. I can use a bike, walker, skateboard, mobility scooter or any other method to cross, so why not a golf cart.

YAY, I COULDN'T HAVE SAID IT BETTER!!!
Someone please explain why they (bike, walker, skateboard, mobility scooter or any other method to cross) don't get ticketed? At least in a golf cart we have a little more protection.

[LuckySevens]

Originally Posted by rubicon

memason your observation is correct. However under no circumstances would I cross any of those highways at a traffic signal on a bike, skateboard, scooter or walking or in a golf cart because people are just too unattentive, unconscious, aggressive or no longer qualified to drive. Heck I hold my breath while I am riving on thoe roads in a car....not really but close to it

Personal Best Regards

Very smart of you, however the point is that you are legally allowed to cross if you choose to. In a golf cart, we are not legally allowed to.

[Beechie]

Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder

Although it would be nice for residents to have golf access to some additional areas outside of TV, I don't think TV would support any effort for making that possible as it opens non-resident golf cart access to privately funded TV amenities. And it changes how TV can market its commercial space. Recent incidents/decisions/actions have made that clear.

I believe the majority of TV property owners would not be in favor of allowing non-residents golf cart access on par with residents access.

I know I would not.

Don

I agree totally. This is one for the "be careful what you ask for" file.

[memason]

Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder

Although it would be nice for residents to have golf access to some additional areas outside of TV, I don't think TV would support any effort for making that possible as it opens non-resident golf cart access to privately funded TV amenities. And it changes how TV can market its commercial space. Recent incidents/decisions/actions have made that clear.

I believe the majority of TV property owners would not be in favor of allowing non-residents golf cart access on par with residents access.

I know I would not.

Don

This has nothing to do with the Villages... It's a State Law that we can't cross...nothing more. In fact, they are allowing carts to cross 441 up on the north side

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by memason

This has nothing to do with the Villages... It's a State Law that we can't cross...nothing more. In fact, they are allowing carts to cross 441 up on the north side

Not quite accurate. Each municipality gets to decide what side streets are allowed to cross over main roads. As more and more Florida cities allow golf cart driving on their streets, it is up to each town, city, or unincorporated area to decide where the legal crossings will be.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Not quite accurate. Each municipality gets to decide what side streets are allowed to cross over main roads. As more and more Florida cities allow golf cart driving on their streets, it is up to each town, city, or unincorporated area to decide where the legal crossings will be.

Isn't it both? IIRC, Stonecrest had to get Florida DOT to sign off on the crossing of 441 after they got it OK'd by the town.

[janmcn]

Originally Posted by Mikeod

Isn't it both? IIRC, Stonecrest had to get Florida DOT to sign off on the crossing of 441 after they got it OK'd by the town.

Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine


Apparently the law was changed in 2014. It's very difficult to understand all the legalese in the statute, at least for the lay person.

[jebartle]

I've had golf cart street legal owners argue that only street legals should be allowed to cross because they have a roll-bar, hmmmm! wonder how much protection the roll-bar will give them when that semi-truck hits the street legal golf cart...If anything is allowed to cross highways legally, then ALL should be allowed.

Originally Posted by memason

Personally, I believe we should be able to cross any road at a traffic signal, in a golf cart. This includes 466, 466a and 441/27. Not quite sure why golf carts have been singularly prohibited from crossing. I can use a bike, walker, skateboard, mobility scooter or any other method to cross, so why not a golf cart.

[SouthOfTheBorder]

Originally Posted by memason

This has nothing to do with the Villages... It's a State Law that we can't cross...nothing more. In fact, they are allowing carts to cross 441 up on the north side

You are right it, is state law however I would be shocked if TV (and their political clout) would ever support golf cart access to non-residents.

Without TV support, it ain't going to happen. Just my opinion.

Don