[cbmerl]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

No, no, no...golf carts do not have the right of way!!! It's foolish to think/act otherwise.

Oh yes they do!! Under the circumstances of a golf cart in the golf cart lane and a car on the road next to it wanting to turn RIGHT, the golf cart has the right of way to continue straight across the street that the car is wanting to turn into. Very simple. Car waits until right turn is safe and clear!

[John_W]

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[jjombrello]

I agree with this. Crossing the white line on your right could get you a ticket.

[Joe V.]

Originally Posted by admiral72

Cars, carts, motorcycles and mopeds are all vehicles and Florida's law rules. 316.003 – Definitions

(77) Street or Highway

(a) The entire width between the boundary lines of every way or place of whatever nature when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic;

(b) The entire width between the boundary lines of any privately owned way or place used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner, but not by other persons, or any limited access road owned or controlled by a special district, whenever, by written agreement entered into under s. 316.006(2)(b) or (3)(b), a county or municipality exercises traffic control jurisdiction over said way or place;

Local authorities may enact ordinances related to golf carts on sidewalks under certain circumstances. That does not seem to include operating golf carts in bike lanes

s. 316.008 – Powers of Local Authorities

(7) A county or municipality may enact an ordinance to permit, control, or regulate the operation of vehicles, golf carts, mopeds, motorized scooters, and electric personal assistive mobility devices on sidewalks or sidewalk areas when such use is permissible under federal law. The ordinance must restrict such vehicles or devices to a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour in such areas.

Other statutes apply to the operation of golf carts in the roadway.

s. 316.212 – Operation of Golf Carts on Certain Roadways

The operation of a golf cart upon the public roads or streets of this state is prohibited except as provided herein:

(1) A golf cart may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a county, a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, or a two-lane county road located within the jurisdiction of a municipality designated by that municipality, for use by golf carts. Prior to making such a designation, the responsible local governmental entity must first determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. Upon a determination that golf carts may be safely operated on a designated road or street, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed.

The full statute is here:

Chapter 316 Section 212 - 2016 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

s. 316.003 – Definitions

(64) Roadway – That portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, exclusive of the berm or shoulder.

Note that the paved shoulder is not part of the roadway and that vehicles must be driven on the roadway.

s. 316.081– Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions

(1) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway

s. 316.081 – Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions

(2) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway

s. 316.081 Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions

(2) Upon all roadways, any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.

And what is the point you want to make?

[henry1224]

If a car is behind a golf cart and passes it just to make a right turn into the upcoming street, He must be looking to get a golf ball through a windshield!

It is safer to just ease off the gas pedal for a bit, the cart passes the street, and now the CAR has a clear path to turn!

Nobody likes to be cut off in traffic!

[omimom]

Please read "Safety" at the link below: Golf carts should always yield to other vehicular traffic in all cases.

Golf Cart Requirements | The Villages Florida

[Worldseries27]

I have vowed to never drive the length of morse blvd ever again. It
puts death race 2000 to shame.
Here's how i drive. Drive defensively ⁹⁹ power and you may make it.
Right or wrong is inconsequential when the ambulance ?????? Shows up.

[Sunflr08]

Wait your turn.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Lindaws

Car needs to wait.

You didn't quote a comment so not sure in which scenario you feel the car has to wait. Please elaborate. Thanks.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by The Man

I agree! That is the proper way to turn to avoid an accident. I wish more people would do it.

Who are you agreeing with? You didn't quote the poster you are agreeing with.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by omimom

Please read "Safety" at the link below: Golf carts should always yield to other vehicular traffic in all cases.

Golf Cart Requirements | The Villages Florida

It says, "Golf carts should always yield to other vehicular traffic in all cases". I always knew cars had the right of way but didn't realize that carts have to come to a stop if a car wants to make a right turn across the golf cart path. VERY interesting! To be honest, I will never ever trust that a golf cart driver will come to a stop to allow me to make a right turn. Just not going to do it. There are too many golf cart drivers that think they have the right of way around here.

[jakers]

John W is correct. At least according to the police officer that came to a neighborhood meeting. It was his suggestion to safely move into the cart lane to turn right.

[juddfl]

I took a golf cart safety course when I first moved here in 2001. When driving in a car, we were told to put the right front and back tires a little over the golf cart lane in order to make a right hand turn. This way the golf cart will see you and won't be able to try and pass you on the right as you are in the process of making your right turn. The officer said that if you don't do this, you risk the golf cart running into the side of your car. Golf carts merge into the car lanes to make a left turn and cars merge into the cart lanes to make a right turn.

[Number 10 GI]

A golf cart weighs some where in the neighborhood of 900 - 1,000 lbs, the average car is between 3,500 and 4,500 lbs. SUVs and pick-ups weigh even more. So in a collision between a car/SUV and a golf cart who do you think is going to get the worst of it? Even if the cart was in the right, is that any consolation to you when you are 6 feet under the grass or so mangled up that you will need a wheelchair the rest of your life? Are you going to challenge an MMA champion to a fight?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

A golf cart weighs some where in the neighborhood of 900 - 1,000 lbs, the average car is between 3,500 and 4,500 lbs. SUVs and pick-ups weigh even more. So in a collision between a car/SUV and a golf cart who do you think is going to get the worst of it? Even if the cart was in the right, is that any consolation to you when you are 6 feet under the grass or so mangled up that you will need a wheelchair the rest of your life? Are you going to challenge an MMA champion to a fight?