[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

I am good with it, way too many carts going way too fast, IMHO. I am retired, our cart goes 20 MPH, we have no need to go faster.

I agree with you totally. Never could figure out what the hurry was. We’re retired, we have all day to get home to lay on the couch. Or to get to their tee time, just leave sooner.

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by ohiosbestus

While eating in Lake Sumter, there was a new golf cart that was labeled Sumter Co. Sheriff on the sides of the cart. I am just wandering if Sumter Co. is going to start patrolling the multi-modal paths that villagers use for getting to their destinations. If this is a plan what do villagers think of this. Opinions please.

If they did start doing that they'll need a whole fleet of them with the capability to easily do 30 MPH to catch them violators!

[Chi-Town]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Do you have a picture of that golf cart? I bet there is probably no other place in the world where a sherif patrols in golf carts.

Here it is:

[bigjohnny19]

Several years ago at Spanish Springs I remember seeing a Lady Lake Police Office riding around the square on a Segway.

[Indydealmaker]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

I’ve seen the Sheriff in a golf cart last September, not new. It surprised me too

Multi Modal are private property, not under their jurisdiction.

Multi- modals fall under the designation of Public Access. Law enforcement can enter and enforce safety related laws.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by ChicagoNative

Glad to see there is at least a vague awareness of Atomic carts. One of our neighbors has one and has told tale of busybodies shouting at him to get his “car” off the paths. Hopefully, as they become more popular this will no longer be an issue.

i've seen those, & have to admit, i didnt think they were allowed on the path. i try not to be a busybody, lol, but it did look odd

[PugMom]

[QUOTE=Chi-Town;1974846]Here it is:[/QU

i'm sure this helps the officer reach places cars can't go.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by NYCAROL

I was stopped at the square by a shierff golf cart because I had blue undercarriage lights and was told blue was reserved for police. They have a shed near the lighthouse where they Park their golf cart. Haven't seen it in years.

The law seems to only prohibit flashing or rotating blue lights. If your undercarriage lights did not flash or rotate the officer was, I believe, wrong. If they did flash, he was right. Here is the statute [my bold]:

843.081 Prohibited use of certain lights; penalty.—
(1) The Legislature finds and declares that Florida’s citizens are vulnerable to becoming the victims of criminal acts through the illegal use of blue lights by the criminal elements. It is the intent of the Legislature to reduce this vulnerability to injury and loss of life and property by prohibiting the use of certain blue lights by any person other than an authorized law enforcement officer.
(2) It is unlawful for a person to use in or on any nongovernmentally owned vehicle or vessel any flashing or rotating blue light unless such person is a law enforcement officer employed by a federal, state, county, or city law enforcement agency or is a person appointed by the Governor pursuant to chapter 354.

[34gunner]

Also remember to turn off turn signals.Rules

[Bellavita]

We have owned since 2006 never saw a Sherriff on the golf cart Path

Originally Posted by ohiosbestus

While eating in Lake Sumter, there was a new golf cart that was labeled Sumter Co. Sheriff on the sides of the cart. I am just wandering if Sumter Co. is going to start patrolling the multi-modal paths that villagers use for getting to their destinations. If this is a plan what do villagers think of this. Opinions please.

[CommonSense]

Originally Posted by JoMar

The Sumter County Sheriff was on The Villages Newcomers YouTube channel earlier this week. He stated they don't enforce golf cart violations unless it's a DUI...so speeding is now ok I guess.

He did not say he doesn't enforce speeding, he said his biggest problem with golf carts is DUI drivers.

[Joycrafish@gmail.com]

Between 15-18 years ago, the Villages Homeowners Association purchased a golf cart for Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing, for the purpose of the police in Lady Lake and Deputies in Lake Sumter to be seen around squares during entertainment times (especially). Hopefully the Sheriff's Dept. has pulled out the cart and using it for the purpose it was given to them for but I do imagine that they have upgraded those carts by now.

[Cherylhfl]

I think it’s great, about time.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by glsatterlee

Here are the rules, so that you don’t get into trouble:

1. Be 14yearsoroldertodriveagolfcar
2. Drive on neighborhood streets, marked roadside lanes, and multi-modal paths
3. Obey all traffic laws, signs and signals
4. Golf cars are subject to Florida's open alcoholic container laws
5. Speed not to exceed 20mph
6. Use hand and turn signals
7. Yield to automobiles
8. Come to a full stop at stop signs
9. Never enter a roundabout in a golfcar
10. Golf cars are prohibited from roadways with posted speeds of 35mph or more
1. Provideaseatforeachperson/pet
2. Secure children and pets
3. Keeppassengersseatedingolfcar
4. Keep arms and legs inside golf car
5. Enter traffic lane safely before turning left
6. Beawareofvehiclesturningright (across the golf car lane)
7. Maintaingolfcaraccordingto manufacturer's recommendations
8. Do not text/phone while driving
9. Limitpassingslowergolfcars
10. Pull off the path when you need to stop
RuLES OF THE RoAD
SAFETY TIPS
BEFORE You DRIVE
Make sure the horn, brakes and lights work. Check back-up alarm, tire pressure and applicable gauges. Before backing up, look behind and see that all is clear.
Ifyou have any landscaping or property management concerns while traveling throughout The Villages community, please call the District Customer Service Center at (352) 753-4508.
~Ci\11~·
Community Development Districts Village Community Development Districts

You are wrong about #9 and #10..
Street legal carts can go in roundabouts.
And they are allowed on streets with a speed limit of 35mph or less.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

Multi- modals fall under the designation of Public Access. Law enforcement can enter and enforce safety related laws.

They only enforce DUI and erratic driving on MMP's.

And my neighbor got a ticket for doing 24MPH in his golf cart on Stillwater. Judge threw it out.