[jimhoward]

Three (relatively small) people fit pretty easily although snugly across the front bench seat of my standard Yamaha 2-person golf cart. No need for any laps. To me that feels safe and safer than having one person in the back of our backward facing 2+2 cart. But I guess big brother knows best.

[Dave951]

I hope they are going after the speeding golf carts too. Lots of them are going faster than 20 mph

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Three (relatively small) people fit pretty easily although snugly across the front bench seat of my standard Yamaha 2-person golf cart. No need for any laps. To me that feels safe and safer than having one person in the back of our backward facing 2+2 cart. But I guess big brother knows best.

With only two seatbelts in a 2-person golf cart. You're content knowing that whoever sits in the middle might end up ejected and dead? I mean - you do you but personally, I'm not okay with that possibility. If you're in my golf cart, you wear your seatbelt. And since there's only one available other than mine, there's only one other person allowed to ride in it.

[Teed_Off]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

With only two seatbelts in a 2-person golf cart. You're content knowing that whoever sits in the middle might end up ejected and dead? I mean - you do you but personally, I'm not okay with that possibility. If you're in my golf cart, you wear your seatbelt. And since there's only one available other than mine, there's only one other person allowed to ride in it.

Two small people easily fit under one seat belt and the driver has their own seatbelt.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

With only two seatbelts in a 2-person golf cart. You're content knowing that whoever sits in the middle might end up ejected and dead? I mean - you do you but personally, I'm not okay with that possibility. If you're in my golf cart, you wear your seatbelt. And since there's only one available other than mine, there's only one other person allowed to ride in it.

One of my carts has no belts and no carts are required to have belts. Belts are not the issue.

[Rocksnap]

Originally Posted by Dave951

I hope they are going after the speeding golf carts too. Lots of them are going faster than 20 mph

You say this as an e-bike comes flying past me doing at least 35mph. Then blowing thru a stop sign at a Villager entrance.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

Finally some common sense! We ride around locally with granddaughter in lap. She absolutely loves it!
I have full confidence in myself as the driver to be able to do so without harm to said child. For those that don’t like it, that’s their problem and I really don’t care what they think. It’s my business, not theirs.

I HAVE to disagree. That is dangerous to someone that is too young to realize the danger and speak up for themselves. Also, golf carts are inherently dangerous because they are built to ride on golf course grass. Not PAVEMENT.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Dave951

I hope they are going after the speeding golf carts too. Lots of them are going faster than 20 mph

Exactly what I have been saying.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Teed_Off

Two small people easily fit under one seat belt and the driver has their own seatbelt.

Yes, 2 people can fit, but the question is can they fit and be as safe as children with their own individual seat belt. I wonder if any laboratory studies with crush dummies have ever been made concerning that?

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

You say this as an e-bike comes flying past me doing at least 35mph. Then blowing thru a stop sign at a Villager entrance.

I see that as partly an e-bike problem, but MOSTLY a lack of enforcement problem !

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by jimhoward

Three (relatively small) people fit pretty easily although snugly across the front bench seat of my standard Yamaha 2-person golf cart. No need for any laps. To me that feels safe and safer than having one person in the back of our backward facing 2+2 cart. But I guess big brother knows best.

I would guess that 80 % of the severity of golf cart accidents are due to NOT using seat belts.

[jimhoward]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

With only two seatbelts in a 2-person golf cart. You're content knowing that whoever sits in the middle might end up ejected and dead? I mean - you do you but personally, I'm not okay with that possibility. If you're in my golf cart, you wear your seatbelt. And since there's only one available other than mine, there's only one other person allowed to ride in it.

I don't have any seat belts in my cart. I could install some, and that would doubtless enhance safety. I haven't done that so have tacitly accepted the risk you vividly point out. I could put in three seatbelts, but no reason to do so now as my three-in-the-front behavior is now evidently a misdemeanor in my city.

[alwann]

Originally Posted by Gettingoutofdodge

Golf carts are dangerous and often involved in accidents. Two years ago I was hit by one while I was going through the gate house. The attendant lifted the gate, as I went through a golf cart did not stop, hit the gas instead of the brake. He was ejected from the cart and was taken to Ocala hospital. I was fine but my car had $8000 worth of damage. Luckily there are cameras at the gate houses. Cars do not have the right of way! He did not have insurance and lived in Illinois.My insurance company eventually got the money back and I got back my $1000 deductible. I can’t imagine riding in a golf cart with three people no less with a child.

Do or do not? Proofreading mistake?

[JGibson]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

I assume “infant” is included in “child under the age of seven years.”

Is a 2-year-old on grandma’s lap more bizarre than if that infant were sitting on the seat alone?

I’m sure some underestimate how dangerous they are but I’ve read more comments from those who feel lucky to have survived their experiences with what they consider to be death traps.

A child is defined as 2-12 years old.

Just because it's legal to have a infant/child sitting on your lap doesn't exonerate you from criminal charges if something fatal happens to that child.

The Amish man’s case is a prime example. It wasn't against the law for the child to ride on the tractor but once death is in involved it becomes a whole different story.

[Plinker]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I HAVE to disagree. That is dangerous to someone that is too young to realize the danger and speak up for themselves. Also, golf carts are inherently dangerous because they are built to ride on golf course grass. Not PAVEMENT.

You can’t reason with someone who is more concerned his granddaughter is having fun than concerned for her safety. Imagine him having to call his daughter or daughter-in-law to explain why his granddaughter is in the hospital with a broken arm or something far worse due to his poor choices.