[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Because they would be more likely to use a MMP with their golf cart. Is the MMP an amenity ? I would say yes due to residents paying to maintain them.

Does the amenity fee specifically include paying for MMP maintenance? I guess it's possible, but I haven't seen anything definitive on that.

How will it work with Middleton where there is no amenity fee?

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by MrChip72

Does the amenity fee specifically include paying for MMP maintenance? I guess it's possible, but I haven't seen anything definitive on that.

How will it work with Middleton where there is no amenity fee?

Don't know if it comes out of the amenity fee or the maintenance fee, but it is paid exclusively by Villagers, not the counties.

[txfan]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Not true according to the Wildwood PD.

(d) Golf carts and utility vehicles may cross a portion of the State Highway System which has a posted speed limit of 45 miles per hour or less only at an intersection with an official traffic control device.


A traffic control device in this instance would be the light at the intersection.

This trumps a Villages-posted sign that states “no golf carts beyond this point” on Pinellas Pl approaching 466A. Thanks.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Don't know if it comes out of the amenity fee or the maintenance fee, but it is paid exclusively by Villagers, not the counties.

Annual Maint Fee.

The CDD owns approx 1,000 acres of land, including paths, and they maintain the land.

[HORNET]

And if caught, you will pay a fine and it will be turned into your insurance company. Don’t believe what others tell you, you need to call or stop at Sumter County Police Station and/ or Wildwood Police Station. The fine could be quite expensive. Check it out.

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I was too.

I talked to Garth Layne of the Wildwood PD.

Give him a buzz...................nice guy.

I don’t think Officer Layne told DEWILSON his opinion, I would guess; that the WPD actually talk about this topic - and have an answer and a protocol.

[KJ1325]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Yes, that does not surprise me.

I thought (at first) he/she was talking about the country club on 44......not the trailer court.

Its the same place.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by KJ1325

Its the same place.

Nope.

[golfing eagles]

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[JGibson]

Originally Posted by txfan

This trumps a Villages-posted sign that states “no golf carts beyond this point” on Pinellas Pl approaching 466A. Thanks.

Did something legally change after The Villages put out those signs?

[jchase]

Saw I Yamaha Golf Cart cross 466A this morning, I was wonderingly what was up

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jchase

Saw I Yamaha Golf Cart cross 466A this morning, I was wonderingly what was up

Probably a TOTV reader………

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Looks like golfing eagles and dewilson are quoting two different parts of the Florida General Statutes.

Dewilson is quoting something that doesn't apply to Villagers at all. It is exclusively for municipal and state employees using golf carts and utility vehicles as part of their job.

Golfing eagles is quoting the part that does apply to Villagers - we cannot cross roads that have a speed limit of 45 or more, unless an exception has been made in a specific location. There would need to be a discussion - paperwork, forms, officials making official decisions to make those exceptions. It's not just a "hey Officer Jimbob, is it okay if this neighborhood crosses the road here?" "Sure Gary and Jennifer, you're good to go."

I'd love to see the official ruling on the location in question. Not something that an individual police officer said. But something in writing. So far I'm not seeing it in the General Statutes of the state.

[Papa_lecki]

Here’s what’s beautiful.

If, after reading the 163 posts on the topic…..
you don’t feel comfortable crossing 466A in your golf car, don’t
If you do feel comfortable, have at it.

[mtdjed]

The Village signs have no legal authority. They are just advice. There are no Village police and county / city Police don't have authority to enforce Villages road signs.