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-   -   Golf Cart turn signals (blinkers NOT hands signals). Outlaw them completely. (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/golf-cart-turn-signals-blinkers-not-hands-signals-outlaw-them-completely-327013/)

thevillages2013 12-06-2021 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2037304)
Once the fines start, we will have the perquisite threads about the "GREEDY DEVELOPERS" fining people...

Be careful what you wish for...
OBB for president!

OrangeBlossomBaby 12-06-2021 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by thevillages2013 (Post 2037359)
There are no right hand turns in a roundabout only exits .
You're supposed to use a turn signal when exiting from one road to another. If you were to NOT turn right, you'd continue going around in the circle - forever. An exit off a roundabout is, technically, a right turn. You're moving counter-clockwise - which is in a leftward direction - until you exit. And then you turn right to get out of that circle. Even if you're going "straight" you're not actually going straight. By the time you get to that exit, your vehicle is still turned as though it was heading to the NEXT exit. But you're not going there, you're exiting now. And so - you put your turn signal on so people know you're about to leave the circle.

This is especially important if you're exiting from the inside lane because you have to cross over the outside lane to get to that exit.

Almanurse1 12-06-2021 09:21 PM
[I think the newer carts have self-canceling. I also understand that if you pull out in front of a vehicle (because you thought they were turning) you are at fault, not the vehicle with the turn signal on that did not turn. As said above, never proceed into the intersection until the vehicle with the turn signal on has committed to the turn. Otherwise, you will be at fault for the accident. (This is true in Michigan - Maybe Florida is different)]

We have a new cart on order. Self-cancelling signals are a $300.00 option on brand new carts.

JMintzer 12-06-2021 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2037323)
The funds collected from fines can go toward multi-modal repairs and curb striping.
Who is this "someone in authority" who will be doling out these fines that will be paid to repair the MMPs (which is already paid for from our amenity fees)?

OrangeBlossomBaby 12-06-2021 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2037380)
Who is this "someone in authority" who will be doling out these fines that will be paid to repair the MMPs (which is already paid for from our amenity fees)?
No idea. It won't ever happen anyway, but as this is a discussion forum, I figured I'd toss in my thoughts on the matter. Woulda coulda shoulda and all that.

eyc234 12-06-2021 10:38 PM
Luv my old turn signals with the obnoxious beepers. Never have to worry about leaving them on. Can not wait to get them off!!!

Bob Myles 12-07-2021 06:48 AM
Wait, Are you saying you saw a Car with a turn signal on. That’s shocking news. I didn’t know they installed them in cars anymore.

CaptainMeso 12-07-2021 07:10 AM
Here's an idea. Don’t pull out in front of ANYONE no matter if they're using a blinker, hand signal or head nod. Number one why the hurry and number two if you do so and your wrong you are always at fault and someone can get hurt. Why risk it?

MDLNB 12-07-2021 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by DAVES (Post 2037191)
HUM and some regularly complain while accusing others of complaining.

Just an observation, not a complaint. :)

Old Bob 12-07-2021 08:23 AM
Hand signals (if you know them) are fine but stop using those useless "blinkers."

About 3/4 of the people using hand signals are not using the correctly

oxfordreb52@gmail.com 12-07-2021 08:37 AM
Treat golf cars/carts as automobiles. Both are supposed to signal when turning but many don’t. The reverse is also there where a signal is made and it fails to turn off after a turn. The question I have for anyone is would you pull out in front of a car or truck that has their turn signal on with the chance that they are actually turning? I don’t because just as many autos and trucks (especially) have the same problem and accidents occur by jumping the gun. Use common sense when you are driving or walking and lean toward the safety side of the situation.

candyco33 12-07-2021 08:58 AM
My blinkers are so loud they're obnoxious. You'd have to be literally deaf to not not acknowledge them.

OhioBuckeye 12-07-2021 09:37 AM
Ohiobuckeye
 
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Originally Posted by Yjacket74 (Post 2037146)
I hate it more when people turn without using the turn signals than those who forget that they are not self-canceling.

I have used loaner carts that, like the older carts, don’t have any indicators on the golf to let the driver know that the turn signal is still on. Sometimes, I remembered to turn it off and sometimes I didn’t. A lot of times I had to double check and I had both signals going to be sure they were off.

You should realize that you were driving in an older area of the villages and the carts are not self cancelling or do not have indicators to let the driver know that the signals are on.

Lastly, in the long run, who cares? I’m tired of seeing stuff like this that people think is important when they need to take a “chill pill”. Life is short. Be glad you’re not 6 feet under!
It’s worse when someone forgets to reset their turn signal & they don’t turn & you pull out in front of them. Yes, both ways are bad!

Happyplayer 12-07-2021 09:42 AM
Turn signals on golf carts
 
Regardless, when you encounter another vehicle, never base your driving decisions upon turn signals. Always drive defensively. That means the other vehicle is probably giving you a clue regarding their direction, but might not be. Cover all of the possibilities and stay safe. Turn signals communicate likely direction. That is helpful to safety-conscious drivers. For example, never pull out in front of a vehicle signaling a turn toward your side of the highway. Their intention might be to turn, but a turn in a street or driveway just beyond your position. If you pull out in front of them every one is at risk.

Bob McKeever 12-07-2021 10:00 AM
Defensive Driving
 
When my Dad taught me to drive, he told me to look at everyone around me, think of the stupidest thing they could possibly do, assume they will probably do it, and be prepared to react. After almost 60 years, I fully accept the wisdom of his guidance.

frank1975 12-07-2021 10:00 AM
Your article is pointless because you are embellishing about this whole situation. Yes from time to time this happens but not near as much as you claim. It's very foolish to tell people to stop using their blinkers.

Dennys37Packard 12-07-2021 10:37 AM
I also always wait the extra 15 or 20 seconds for the golf cart to pass just in case. It’s NOT that big of a deal. Most new carts have self cancelling now and in time most will be. But just as I wouldn’t pull out in front of a car with their signal on until I see they commit to the turn, why would I do it in front of a cart?

JMintzer 12-07-2021 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob Myles (Post 2037411)
Wait, Are you saying you saw a Car with a turn signal on. That’s shocking news. I didn’t know they installed them in cars anymore.
BMW stopped installing them years ago... (ducks for cover...)



P.S. Former 325i convertible owner...:icon_wink:

JMintzer 12-07-2021 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Old Bob (Post 2037468)
Hand signals (if you know them) are fine but stop using those useless "blinkers."

About 3/4 of the people using hand signals are not using the correctly
Trust me... Any time I use a "hand signal", it's used correctly. And it's deserved! :1rotfl:

jpvillager 12-07-2021 12:23 PM
Disconnected my beeper and drove around for weeks with my signals on. Reconnected the beeper.

OrangeBlossomBaby 12-07-2021 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Bob (Post 2037468)
Hand signals (if you know them) are fine but stop using those useless "blinkers."

About 3/4 of the people using hand signals are not using the correctly
Yeah I stopped to let someone who was taking a right, do so. They had their hand up to signal their intention.

Turns out, they were just waving to someone on their front porch next to the corner.

Hand signals are also useless at night.

Use turn signals correctly, and this wouldn't be a problem.

MDLNB 12-07-2021 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob McKeever (Post 2037512)
When my Dad taught me to drive, he told me to look at everyone around me, think of the stupidest thing they could possibly do, assume they will probably do it, and be prepared to react. After almost 60 years, I fully accept the wisdom of his guidance.

Horse and buggy? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

DaleDivine 12-07-2021 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by candyco33 (Post 2037484)
My blinkers are so loud they're obnoxious. You'd have to be literally deaf to not not acknowledge them.
WHAT???
I think a lot of people here are, That's why there are soooo many hearing aid shops around here...
:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

coffeebean 12-07-2021 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by eyc234 (Post 2037386)
Luv my old turn signals with the obnoxious beepers. Never have to worry about leaving them on. Can not wait to get them off!!!
My 2016 Yamaha cart's self cancelling turn signals are silent and I want it that way. I do have bright yellow LED lights on the right and left pillars of my cart so I can visually see which turn signal is activated. Works great when they turn off like magic after I turn the cart.

MDLNB 12-08-2021 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 2037622)
My 2016 Yamaha cart's self cancelling turn signals are silent and I want it that way. I do have bright yellow LED lights on the right and left pillars of my cart so I can visually see which turn signal is activated. Works great when they turn off like magic after I turn the cart.

It is magic

camaguey48 12-09-2021 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 2037021)
We have self cancelling on one cart and lights in front of our face blinking on the other cart to remind us to turn them off. When pulling out I always figure people are going straight so I wait.
Waiting is the right thing to do.

Two Bills 12-09-2021 05:55 AM
Best advice I ever had, was to always use direction signals, but never trust anyone else's.

paulat585 12-09-2021 07:35 AM
Thanks for getting me thinking about this. I've seen too many golf cart drivers do strange things lately. Will add this to my checklist of cautions along with using my turn signal in roundabouts so that the unaware/uninformed won't hit me.

fdpaq0580 12-09-2021 10:17 AM
Agree. The problem ....
 
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2037578)

Use turn signals correctly, and this wouldn't be a problem.
Agree, but the trouble is that many, if not most, don't. Solution is "don't trust the turn signal indicators". Wait!

KAM+6 12-09-2021 10:27 AM
I don't have self cancel signals so I keep my hand on the indicator until I complete the turn so I don't forget.

Looking into getting a buzzer.


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