| PennBF |
01-03-2013 07:35 PM |
Facts
Over the past 5 years there have been a minimum of 2+ deaths from Cart accidents EACH YEAR. In 2012 there were approximately 6+ air lifted to Hospitals and about 12 taken to hospitals all from Cart Accidents. These are only the ones traceable. There has most likely been many more not reported or advertised. Carts ownership/usage has grown significantly over the past 5-6 years so the problem is going to just get worse. Along with seat belts it would very helpful if the Sheriff Office were more involved in managing the violations and ticketing those that totally don't care about safety. How many time has there been kids under 14 driving, some with multiple kids in the cart, how many have been ignoring the white lines to keep the cart in the lane and just pulled out into traffic, and so ons. Another serious problem are those who rent or come 6 months a year and think the cart is just fun and not a moving vehicle that can be dangerous if not driven properly and by responsible adults? Seat belts are a great idea but just one solution. Education and consquenses are what is needed...: Should add as an after thought how many times have you seen a guy leaning his leg out while driving or someone hanging their foot outside. The danger in this is if the foot hits the ground it is pulled up under the cart and a serious injury happens. oubowdown:
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