My wife and I were golfing with another couple last year and we got to talking throughout the round and she stated that she works for an opthomologist and is amazed as to how many people in The Villages are legally blind or near blind that still drive their cars or golf carts.

That is scary !!! I think I may have to use my golf cart less and start driving my Dodge Ram 2500 Diesel truck more in The Villages!!

Old old people
 

They also put their blinkers on and never turn them off. Why? Because their DEAF! I'd go with a taser myself....

I don't think the law should be changed. I want to be able to get around when I lose my vision too. :gc::gc:

Now Crummy. Hearing loss is not a character weakness.

But, grey hair, baldness, wrinkles and wearing glasses, now they are character weaknesses.

;)

Watch where you walk!

I don't necessarily disagree with you... in part at least, but if you think legislating a solution to the problems being discussed here is going to do much to change things, think again!

As I've mentioned before, I worked for the NYS Dept. of Motor Vehicles for most of my working years, and several of them were as a non-adjudicating District Enforcement office manager dealing primarily with registration and driver license suspensions and revocations. Although I have no statistics to back me up, the general belief of our driver improvement analysts, as well as myself, was that a majority of motorists that lost their license continued to drive anyway.

In my office my desk was positioned where I could easily view the parking lot, and numerous time I would see those that were suspended or revoked leave our office, get into their cars and drive away. There were also numerous suspensions for failure to answer a summons that was issued for unlicensed operation.

The most memorable instance was where I had a motorist sit with me for about 45 minutes, described in detail how his life was going to be virtually ruined if he didn't have his license. Of course there was nothing I could do but be courteous and listen to him. When we were through, he thanked me for at least listening. He then left the office, walked to his car in the parking lot where I saw him getting in his vehicle and driving off!

Now, if so many who still drive after losing their license and/or privileges, what would make you think that even more who haven't lost those privileges would pay any attention to whatever new golf cart restrictions were enacted and continue to drive anyway? In IMO, and past experiences, legislative actions would add up to little more than an exercise in futility. On the other hand, seeking legislation could increase some revenues for the government, but will it be enough to cover the increase in governmental expenses. Personally, I doubt it!

Sure, no problem. He was within 12 inches, and 12 inches at 20mph is well within my comfort zone. It's not like I didn't see him coming and walked out w/o looking, I always look before crossing. I sure don't see why he was speeding in such a congested area. Maybe he was going to see if there was "P" in Lake Sumter.:MOJE_whot::1rotfl::boom:

You got that right. There is dog poop everywhere.:1rotfl::D:pepper2::eek:

Yup. A lot of dogs and a lot of old people.

Ain't it nice?

I want one of those tee-shirts....make that two. :MOJE_whot:

Poop from dogs and old people? :22yikes:

You need to visit. I'm sure it will change your mind.

I have not been posting here much, but this one caught my eye. I have had waaaay too many close calls while IN a crosswalk. Old eyes or not, the FL state law is that a pedestrian, IN a crosswalk, has the right of way. It is the law. I am not saying that anyone should step out when there is a car close by, that is not a good idea.
Don

Sorry to say he saw the traffic. However what he was looking for was to be an eyewitness to an accident and you were it.

George: The only time I use my golf cart is when i golf and i only pay a couple times a week. Lately I have been walking so I drive my car to the course. I was never that interested with using my cart as a second vehicle.