[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Aces4

If there is a golf cart lane to the right of your driving lane, you have no business pulling into the golf cart lane to turn right! You should slowdown and carefully check that lane before turning.

That's kinda what I thought.

Sounds like some say it's okay for a car to drive in the cart lane.

Solid white line.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I understand the intent/concept..................but aren't cars suppose to stay out of cart lanes??
(a serious question)

2nd Question: Car turning right at an an intersection where there is a cart lane on the right side of the road and no stop sign................doesn't the CAR have to yield to the golf cart in the lane right next to the car??
(another serious question)

I see you point when there AH in car who races ahead the golf cart then slams on brakes and turn right causing the golf cart to slam on its brakes.


If car in front and has it blinker light the cart behind obligated to avoid and accident. Now shoe on other foot the golf cart lane ends same thing cart in front has the right of way and car behind has to slow down adjust speed. The smart thing is don’t be beside someone at cross street and don’t turn left from golf cart lane, Merge first.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's kinda what I thought.

Sounds like some say it's okay for a car to drive in the cart lane.

Solid white line.

Think you are taking things out of context.
Don't see anyone advocating driving in cart lane.
Just last 50yards putting car across line to prevent anyone coming up fast on nearside when turning right.
Makes sense to me, law or no law.
Better safe than sorry.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

Think you are taking things out of context.
Don't see anyone advocating driving in cart lane.
Just last 50yards putting car across line to prevent anyone coming up fast on nearside when turning right.
Makes sense to me, law or no law.
Better safe than sorry.

I getcha.

As mentioned: "I understand the intent/concept..................but aren't cars suppose to stay out of cart lanes??"

Just wondering if others understood the law/rule: no cars in cart lane (or if it was jus me)

[Stu from NYC]

Living here brings need for defensive driving to a whole new level.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Grill Meister

I am afraid you are missing the point. Tinker and I both believe in the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". What he does, and I share with him, before he turns to make a right turn, he will turn on his directional signal and segue partially into golf cart lane. By doing this we make darn certain that no one is caught off guard in their golf cart and has an accident. Got that my friend?

I totally agree with this type of turning. Lots of people on here do not understand this process. You're not making a right hand turn from the LEFT lane. You're driving along next to a street cart lane and merge into it when safe.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

I totally agree with this type of turning. Lots of people on here do not understand this process. You're not making a right hand turn from the LEFT lane. You're driving along next to a street cart lane and merge into it when safe.

White line, no merging and cars are not allowed in the golf cart lanes, period. If you strike someone in that lane with your motor vehicle, you’re in deep trouble.

[Road-Runner]

My fear about moving into the cart lane just prior to turning right opens one up to be ticketed / sued should a collision occur while your vehicle is in the cart path. There's likely a strong correlation between cart drivers that force their way into the side of a right turning car and 'victims' that will sue you for their stupidity.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Road-Runner

My fear about moving into the cart lane just prior to turning right opens one up to be ticketed / sued should a collision occur while your vehicle is in the cart path. There's likely a strong correlation between cart drivers that force their way into the side of a right turning car and 'victims' that will sue you for their stupidity.

Force their way, their stupidity...? You’re driving in their lane if you crossed the white line! Slow down, carefully observe traffic around you and proceed cautiously. This thread appears to be more about “me first” than the op’s original complaint of a car driving in the golf cart lane.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Aces4

White line, no merging and cars are not allowed in the golf cart lanes, period. If you strike someone in that lane with your motor vehicle, you’re in deep trouble.

This is only thing I could find. In Florida handbook.

2.2 - Bike Lanes Intersections and Driveways
At intersections, always assume that bicyclists are traveling straight unless they signal otherwise. Yield to bicycles just as you would to any other vehicle. Bicyclists often ride on sidewalks and trails, so look both ways before crossing a sidewalk or trail. A bicycle may come from an unexpected direction.

A large percentage of motorist bicycle crashes occur at intersections. When making a left turn, check for and yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction. When making a right turn, signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. They may travel faster than you think. When a bike lane is present, signal your turn and yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane, before crossing the bike lane to enter a right turn lane. If no right turn lane is present, yield to any cyclist present in the bike lane and make your turn behind the bicyclist. Otherwise merge into the bike lane before making your turn.

Read the last sentence above when making right turn with bicycle/golf cart lanes.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

This is only thing I could find. In Florida handbook.

2.2 - Bike Lanes Intersections and Driveways
At intersections, always assume that bicyclists are traveling straight unless they signal otherwise. Yield to bicycles just as you would to any other vehicle. Bicyclists often ride on sidewalks and trails, so look both ways before crossing a sidewalk or trail. A bicycle may come from an unexpected direction.

A large percentage of motorist bicycle crashes occur at intersections. When making a left turn, check for and yield to bicyclists coming from the opposite direction. When making a right turn, signal your turn, check for bicyclists, and do not turn directly in front of a bicyclist. They may travel faster than you think. When a bike lane is present, signal your turn and yield to any bicyclist in the bike lane, before crossing the bike lane to enter a right turn lane. If no right turn lane is present, yield to any cyclist present in the bike lane and make your turn behind the bicyclist. Otherwise merge into the bike lane before making your turn.

Read the last sentence above when making right turn with bicycle/golf cart lanes.

From the State of Florida. com:

Bike Lanes at Intersections:
Slow down and look for bicyclists. Signal your turn prior to crossing through the bike lane at the dashed striping. Yield to any bicyclist. Complete the turn from the designated right turn lane.

If there is no right turn lane, after checking to make sure that no bicyclists are present, you may enter the bike lane at the intersection or driveway.



Note it states turn "at the dashed striping". You may enter the bike lane at the intersection and not before.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Aces4

White line, no merging and cars are not allowed in the golf cart lanes, period. If you strike someone in that lane with your motor vehicle, you’re in deep trouble.

Wrong. Try checking with the sheriff.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Aces4

From the State of Florida. com:

Bike Lanes at Intersections:
Slow down and look for bicyclists. Signal your turn prior to crossing through the bike lane at the dashed striping. Yield to any bicyclist. Complete the turn from the designated right turn lane.

If there is no right turn lane, after checking to make sure that no bicyclists are present, you may enter the bike lane at the intersection or driveway.



Note it states turn "at the dashed striping". You may enter the bike lane at the intersection and not before.

Seems we have catch 22. This was brought up few years ago and someone asked the sheriff department. They said you enter the lane so carts couldn’t pass while you’re was turning. Really no bike lanes in villages, they are are diamond lanes which cover any form of transportation.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Living here brings need for defensive driving to a whole new level.

As in anywhere in Florida where overcrowding problem. IMo this country living compared to Tampa and also going east coast.

[Aces4]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Wrong. Try checking with the sheriff.

Well, if solid white lines in Florida don’t hold any weight and the sheriff of where ever tells you to swing into a cart lane to turn right even though the State of Florida states otherwise, go for it. I wouldn’t want to be in the shoes of the driver pulling this maneuver as the inevitable accidents happen.