[CFrance]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

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.

Wow, that's a change in procedure. I wonder if Covid or overcrowding of the courts had anything to do with that. My friend got a ticket for speeding in her golf cart (24 mph downhill). It's not a speeding ticket. It was a ticket for operating an unlicensed golf cart as a car without proper registration. She had to go to court (don't show up in shorts or they won't let you in), pay fines and court costs of over $300, walk down the street and stand in line at another gvt. office to pay the fine. Then she had to provide proof that she had her golf cart modified to not go over 19.9 or whatever the legal speed limit is. And I know others who went through the same thing.


I wonder if your friend was spinning a story, or if things have really changed.

[DavidStockhausen]

It’s not an Atomic, it’s a Crown air conditioned cart.

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[DavidStockhausen]

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.

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[DavidStockhausen]

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.

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[davephan]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

Here it is:

It looks like the Sheriff's Golf Cart has AC and plenty of room to lockup the law breakers and haul them off to jail, like grandpa and grandma driving drunk in their golf carts, being a menace to everyone near them.

[kcrazorbackfan]

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.

I hope they do; maybe they can start telling some of the walkers, on the MMP’s before daylight, to start wearing hi-vis clothing.

[loweglor]

I think it would be a good idea for them to patrol, there seems to be a lot of DUI and speeding going on. It just doesn't seem right to have as many cart accidents as we've had lately and deaths........ in a golf cart??

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by billlaur

nobody can have blue lights..WOW

Why is that surprising? I guess you havent read up on Florida driving laws for decades

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by Indydealmaker

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

Its private property with public access. Not enforceable by cops

[holmesperdue]

And if you are taking a drive for fun and not maintaining a normal speed, be aware of carts piling up behind you and pull over to let the group pass rather than making each of them pass you individually..

[DavidStockhausen]

That’s a Crown Cart, not Atomic.

[Bay Kid]

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.

Doesn't seem right for someone/group to own a color used on a golf cart. Maybe a flashing light, but not a color.

[giorgio1948]

Originally Posted by thelegges

The cart has been around for awhile sitting at the square. They also have a atomic car in full decal uniform.

What's next. drones? Give me a break.

[bmit16]

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.

As a retired police officer, I can tell you that golf carts are used frequently by departments in congested areas and special events. The carts make it easier for officers to respond to situations faster than walking or trying to get a full size vehicle through traffic or crowds. The squares seem like the perfect venue for this type of vehicle to be used to traverse quickly to situations while being able to also carry extra specialized equipment.

[ChicagoNative]

Believe it or not, this is a golf car. We’re in the process of making it street legal, and I fully anticipate getting yelled and/or cursed at by all the friendly neighbors when we take it out on the paths.