[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by samquiros

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.

(quoting from state law)

Quote:
"Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” Golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Golf carts may also cross a portion of a county road which intersects a roadway that is approved for golf carts, or that intersects a golf course or mobile home park. In both examples the roadway should have signs posted that golf carts share the roadway. The operation of golf carts on roads must comply with any more restrictive ordinances enacted by local government and should be verified prior to operating these vehicles."

Signs are posted, no carts beyond this point.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by samquiros

Golf carts and utility vehicles may be operated only on state roads that have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less.

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.

(quoting from state law)

You are quoting from section 316.2126 which authorizes municipalities to utilize golf carts on state or county roads. What is posted is true only if you are operating the golf cart as part of your job with the municipality.

[Normal]

Bridges may be the only solution. I know the two that cross over 44 are very convenient for us. It makes it super nice. The Villages just placed a second bridge over the turnpike and that should make things pretty balanced in the South. The northern Villages got ripped off on these.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Normal

Bridges may be the only solution. I know the two that cross over 44 are very convenient for us. It makes it super nice. The Villages just placed a second bridge over the turnpike and that should make things pretty balanced in the South. The northern Villages got ripped off on these.

I'll be back to see the Southern end turnpike bridge completed. Anxious to see if it shaves a few minutes to Southern Oaks than going BV route.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by Normal

Bridges may be the only solution. I know the two that cross over 44 are very convenient for us. It makes it super nice. The Villages just placed a second bridge over the turnpike and that should make things pretty balanced in the South. The northern Villages got ripped off on these.

I would like to hear your reasoning on this?!

[Normal]

Originally Posted by MSchad

I would like to hear your reasoning on this?!

Sure, I just see and feel the Southern end of the Villages seems to be better situated for open logistics for golf carts. They have two bridges crossing the turnpike, where the Northern end has zero crossing 42.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by Normal

Sure, I just see and feel the Southern end of the Villages seems to be better situated for open logistics for golf carts. They have two bridges crossing the turnpike, where the Northern end has zero crossing 42.

To say Rt 44 (correct?) is the northern end of TV is like saying Mexico is north of Brazil - true statement. But those of us that live in the continental USA part of The Villages have tunnels instead of bridges.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Normal

Sure, I just see and feel the Southern end of the Villages seems to be better situated for open logistics for golf carts. They have two bridges crossing the turnpike, where the Northern end has zero crossing 42.

Are there Villages north of 42? (Seriously, I can't find them)

As you travel from 42 down to 44 the infrastructure for golf carts increases. Things seem to change south of 44. From there, golf cart infrastructure seems to give way to walking/biking infrastructure. Things evolve.

[dhdallas]

I won't pay for any cart registration. There will be no one to enforce it so why bother. Its like the speed limit rule for the MMP. There is no enforcement so cart drivers can go as fast as they want.