[Lovey2]

Okay...before anybody accosts me, I did read most of the prior threads, and find a lot of opinions and beliefs (many same as mine). My question is does anyone know where I can actually find the RULES for allowed use on the cart paths? I have done my homework with the state and my scooter is registered, which is ALL that is needed for the STATE. We were told we can use the multi modal paths for the scooter as it IS NOT a motorcycle and is under 50CC. This is why we bought it. My husband was just yelled at by a Community Watch guy directing traffic at our gate and told he wasn't allowed to drive it on the paths since IT WAS THE RULE. Anybody know where I can find THE RULES? Thanks!!

[OpusX1]

I have read on this forum both yea and nay on the scooter question on the MM trail. I have never seen a document (rules) that state what is allowed on the trails. I know that scooters under 50cc do not require the operator to have a motorcycle endorsement for operation on the roads, I'm not sure about the license tag requirement for less than 50cc on roads. I ride my scooter on the roads and feel much safer than I would on the MM trail. My scooter is 250cc so I do have a MC endorsement and tags The scariest places I ride at are the rec center parking lots.

[Lovey2]

Yeah, we were only required to tag it, no license, or even insurance. We had to register and tag because we had to use it on the roads to get to the cart paths. I had called the Sheriff's office about the tagging and licensing so I know that's the case, and we did go register it, as I said. My understanding was the paths are multi-modal, and I'd rather have a scooter coming at me or out from a tunnel, than one of those damn recumbent bikes that are so low to the ground, they catch you off guard at the tunnels. I think every now and again, you get one of those Community Watch guys that are like the Rent-a-Cops we had at the shore in the summer...a little power crazy. (And let's not start a Community Watch thread here....most are great and pleasant, but I've run into (ONLY) 2 that were real butts.) Thanks for your input. Hopefully someone will know IF there are any actual rules, and where I can find them.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

Okay...before anybody accosts me, I did read most of the prior threads, and find a lot of opinions and beliefs (many same as mine). My question is does anyone know where I can actually find the RULES for allowed use on the cart paths? I have done my homework with the state and my scooter is registered, which is ALL that is needed for the STATE. We were told we can use the multi modal paths for the scooter as it IS NOT a motorcycle and is under 50CC. This is why we bought it. My husband was just yelled at by a Community Watch guy directing traffic at our gate and told he wasn't allowed to drive it on the paths since IT WAS THE RULE. Anybody know where I can find THE RULES? Thanks!!

Village Community Development Districts



Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety

The purpose of this web page is to provide information to residents regarding the Multi-Modal Paths in the community as well as information for golf cart safety. Please check out the links below. We hope you find the information useful! If you have any questions about the information provided please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Village Community Development Districts



Multi-Modal Path Information and Safety

The purpose of this web page is to provide information to residents regarding the Multi-Modal Paths in the community as well as information for golf cart safety. Please check out the links below. We hope you find the information useful! If you have any questions about the information provided please contact the District Customer Service Center at 352-753-4508.

Thanks much!! I did stop a Community Watch guy while I was out, but you providing the link was much easier!!

[Lovey2]

clear as mud...one part says you have to abide by the rules of the road, or you can get a ticket and points on your license, then further down it says you don't have to be licensed to drive a golf cart but must be over 14. So...if you get stopped, just say you don't have a license??
Nothing about scooters yet.

[Lovey2]

ahhh, so the Community Watch guy was incorrect. He said scooters weren't allowed because they can go over 20 MPH...same with the Street Legal carts. This thing said no mopeds or scooters because they were deemed "vehicular" . The Villages decided the Street Legal carts were OK, because they were still carts! Crazy... I've been passed, while I was doing 20 MPH, by Street Legal carts more than a few times. Oh, well....

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by Lovey2

clear as mud...one part says you have to abide by the rules of the road, or you can get a ticket and points on your license, then further down it says you don't have to be licensed to drive a golf cart but must be over 14. So...if you get stopped, just say you don't have a license??
Nothing about scooters yet.

Didn't you wonder why you never saw scooters on the cart trail before? Maybe you thought you were the only one that wanted to ride a scooter on the multi trail.

[OpusX1]

I see scooters on the trail often. I think what is allowed on the trail is a very grey area. I see cars on the trail, scooters, lawn mowers, mobility scooters, walkers, skaters. Bicycle's, tricycle's, stand up scooters, electric bikes, wheel chairs both powered and manual, segway's, skate boards. On my scooter I stay on the road.

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

Didn't you wonder why you never saw scooters on the cart trail before? Maybe you thought you were the only one that wanted to ride a scooter on the multi trail.

No, I didn't wonder, as I see them at the rec centers often, and yes, I am quite unique...thanks for so kindly pointing that out!

[Lovey2]

Originally Posted by OpusX1

I see scooters on the trail often. I think what is allowed on the trail is a very grey area. I see cars on the trail, scooters, lawn mowers, mobility scooters, walkers, skaters. Bicycle's, tricycle's, stand up scooters, electric bikes, wheel chairs both powered and manual, segway's, skate boards. On my scooter I stay on the road.

Thanks!! Yeah, maybe he'll use it on the road after season. A lot of craziness out there right now.

[Jayhawk]

If it is not highway legal, it seems it would be OK to ride an under 50cc scooter on the multi-modal. Scooters this size are not highway legal, as they cannot maintain highway speeds. The paths are not limited to carts, bikes, etc. according to this from 2010. It is a fairly thorough document:

http://www.districtgov.org/community...Modal-Memo.pdf

[bob47]

On posts similar to this one that have appeared in the past, I have always wondered:

Who makes these rules?

What government authority has the power and resources to enforce them?

I'm not saying this is or is not a rule, or advocating breaking it if it is. It is one of those things that we read or are told and often assume to be true without giving it further thought.

[sr1436]

You should report the Community Watch person. Even if he/she is correct there is no reason for them to yell. If you don't do something the person will continue to do the same thing again.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by bob47

On posts similar to this one that have appeared in the past, I have always wondered:

Who makes these rules?

What government authority has the power and resources to enforce them?

I'm not saying this is or is not a rule, or advocating breaking it if it is. It is one of those things that we read or are told and often assume to be true without giving it further thought.

Maybe it is the same authority that tells you - and enforces the "no lawn ornaments" or the "no one under 19 living in The Villages".