[MnGirl]

Seems everyone thinks they are in the right when it comes to driving their golf cart. Some go too fast, some go too slow, some don't stop at stop signs, and some don't blend into traffic when they should etc. etc..
I don't think licensing is the answer. I think all buyers (before they get the cart) should have to attend the classes they hold in TV. Then, at least, we would all be driving by the same rules. That might be a start.

[Floridagal]

I agree 100% with you. We just have to find a way to get people to go. Maybe in order to buy a golf cart you have to show proof that you attended a class. It's a thought.

[LB]

We did our first lifestyle preview in January. We stayed at the cottages in LSL. A golf cart was supplied. It was a very slow cart so we may have been going too slow compared to others. We had a near miss at a tunnel. We were passing a tunnel where we went down the ramp then up the other side, not turning into the tunnel. Not sure now where it was. A cart came crashing out of the tunnel and almost hit us. Just a little caution and a slow down would have made all safer. If we had been the same reckless kind of driver there could have a bad crash. It has caused us to be over cautious at the tunnels!Hope something can be done, before we are full time, and for others there. Regards

[gemorc]

Originally Posted by Floridagal

I agree 100% with you. We just have to find a way to get people to go. Maybe in order to buy a golf cart you have to show proof that you attended a class. It's a thought.

[golfnut]

I don't see much difference in driving habits of people in carts versus cars, and everyone driving a car has to be licensed and pass tests.

[Bubbalarry]

I agree everyone should be taught the right ways of driving a cart in TV, but who's going to police the renters who come for a week or a couple of months at a time. Certainly not the landlords.

In my opinion they are the most flagrant abusers of the rules.

Soon it will be a requirement that you will need to have seatbelts installed and on when driving them off the courses.

[golfnut]

Bubba and think that seat belts would be a good thing. I remember years ago when they started putting them in cars how people thought it was ridiculous, now who would ever pull out of their drive without putting them on???

[renielarson]

We had seatbelts installed a few weeks ago and I couldn't be happier. I felt so much safer having my 3 year grandson belted in when driving with him. To be truthful, I felt safer being belted in myself. I think all carts should come equipped with seatbelts. But, then again, I think all school buses should too.

[bimmertl]

Cart owners need to attend the cart safety course offered by TV. You will then find out that seat belts are not recommended for golf carts. In fact, the representative from the one of the local dealers stated they will not install them on any carts nor will the manufacturer. Obviouosly the dealership could make plenty of money advising purchasers to add seat belts and then selling and installing them but they don't.

Standard carts have a tendency to roll on side impacts. If a car rolls the roof structure has adequate strength to protect occupants in most wrecks. In the typical cart there is a flismy roof that offers no protection in a roll over accident. This leaves the occupants belted in with the entire weight of the golf cart on top of them when the "roof" collapses.

As for a 3 year old belted in to a golf cart, you must be kidding. There are no auto or cart belts suitable to protect a child of that age in any accident. If they aren't properly belted in to an approved child car seat, they aren't protected. Other than driving around the neighborhood at about 2 mph a 3 year old isn't safe traveling 19mph in a golf cart belted or not.

[JUREK]

I'd love to see seat belts mandatory or at least offered on all new sales.. it won't prevent adults from driving carts while 2-3 kids are sitting on rear fenders . I blame the adults driving the carts, they should be jailed.

[bimmertl]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Whoa............this is a retirement community. I don't think we need to be trying to make rules for the safety of toddlers. In my opinion seat belts should not be mandatory in a golf cart. We have lived in a golf community for 30 years and never remember anyone getting hurt driving a golf cart. They don't go as fast as cars. Yes, there is a potential for accidents, but...I believe that there is no need to get your knickers in a hitch and try to get everyone to install seat belts and wear them in TV.

Not sure what you are refering to in this post. I am not making "rules" for toddlers. Just pointing out they aren't "safe" belted in a golf cart. I alslo clearly stated that TV safety clinic specifically stated belts aren't recommended and they should not be mandatory.

As for injuries in golf carts, this site is full of examples of residents being seriously injured in golf cart accidents. Even the less than informative Daily Sun mentions some of the golf cart accidents on occasions. I guess after 30 years in a golf cart community there is a lot of stuff you can't remember.

[renielarson]

Gracie

I guess you are referring to my opinions and that's all they were...opinions. I wasn't suggesting any rules be made.

[Bubbalarry]

See what happens when you give an opinion. All I said was soon we will be required to wear seatbelts.

Now everybody knows that when the insurance companies who pay out claims get tired of paying out $$$ for injuries/deaths resulting from golf cart accidents they will lobby our state and local congress people and have laws made to require them on carts.

That when using the streets like someplaces in TV at speeds of 19 MPH a truck doing 30 can broadside you and out you go causing a serious accident and injury.

Regardless of what the manufacturers claim if its the law they will comply or they won't sell anything.

Now I DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM ON CARTS PERIOD. However TV has to do something about them using the main roads. It's scary. I don't have enough fingers or toes to tell you how many times in my car I have gone along side a cart to see a senior villager coming into my lane.

Also cars going around roundabouts focusing on the traffic in and around it and coming close to hitting golf carts crossing the street. We don't have many that close to them but they exist.

To end this lets hope everyone stays safe in my absence and Bubba will see yo'all in the fall. wav wav wav wav

[graciegirl]

[quote=Bubbalarry ]
See what happens when you give an opinion. All I said was soon we will be required to wear seatbelts.

Now everybody knows that when the insurance companies who pay out claims get tired of paying out $$$ for injuries/deaths resulting from golf cart accidents they will lobby our state and local congress people and have laws made to require them on carts.

That when using the streets like someplaces in TV at speeds of 19 MPH a truck doing 30 can broadside you and out you go causing a serious accident and injury.

Regardless of what the manufacturers claim if its the law they will comply or they won't sell anything.

Now I DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM ON CARTS PERIOD. However TV has to do something about them using the main roads. It's scary. I don't have enough fingers or toes to tell you how many times in my car I have gone along side a cart to see a senior villager coming into my lane.
Also cars going around roundabouts focusing on the traffic in and around it and coming close to hitting golf carts crossing the street. We don't have many that close to them but they exist.

To end this lets hope everyone stays safe in my absence and Bubba will see yo'all in the fall. wav wav wav wav
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I have listened and learned. You are absolutely right. I believe that absolutely SEPARATE cart paths are the safest. Is there space to modify now that things are developed?

[wmarsh]

I would think the nautical law of 'gross tonnage' would apply (why Aircraft carriers have the right of way over vessels under sail -- not really, but it sounds good).

So, how many drunken golf cart drivers are out there??