[Talk Host]

Will you be impacted when a cart, with inadequate brakes, going 28 miles an hour plows into you?

Last summer, I was riding my bike (after stopping at the stop sign) near Glenview CC. I was on my side of the street and a golf cart, going well over the limit, came around the bend toward me. He was going too fast to negotiate the slight curve in the roadand was unable to stay in his own lane. He came into my lane, toward me and actually was up onto the two left wheels of the cart. (the right wheels were off the ground) He nearly flipped it over right in front of me. I hit the curb trying to avoid him.

He never stopped or offered an apology, just kept going with the petal to the metal.

JLK

[sandybill2]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Will you be impacted when a cart, with inadequate brakes, going 28 miles an hour plows into you?

Last summer, I was riding my bike (after stopping at the stop sign) near Glenview CC. I was on my side of the street and a golf cart, going well over the limit, came around the bend toward me. He was going too fast to negotiate the slight curve in the roadand was unable to stay in his own lane. He came into my lane, toward me and actually was up onto the two left wheels of the cart. (the right wheels were off the ground) He nearly flipped it over right in front of me. I hit the curb trying to avoid him.

He never stopped or offered an apology, just kept going with the petal to the metal.

JLK

Glad you weren't hurt but know it was a frightening experience for you. That is another reason that speed in carts is dangerous--they will flip over in turns that are negotiated too fast. Even carts that only go 19 can be dangerous if not slowed down to negotiate turns. Have you noticed how many of the plastic dividers are damaged--I can't imagine how much that costs us each year!

[J & J plus M]

Just wondering why common courtesy goes out the window when it comes to parking golf carts at the squares. We were at Lake Sumpter Landing last night to hear Rocky & the Rollers. We were lucky enough to get a curb side parking spot, went walking around to see what was for sale, and by the time we got back an unoccupied golf cart was parked behind us blocking our exit. No big deal... we weren't ready to leave anyway. Before the evening was over, I had to help push two nearby unoccupied golf carts that were blocking people that wanted to leave. Now, I understand that parking is at a premium when there is a good band plus market night at the squares BUT what makes people think they can inconvenience others. Would they do the same thing if they were driving their cars???? Seems to me that the people that pull their carts up to the curb are being thoughtful and courteous by sharing their parking spot ( allowing four carts to park between the white lines instead of two). In the past, I couldn't understand why some of those people would't pull all the way up to the curb to share their parking spot....... NOW I KNOW... from now on, I'll be one of those people!!!!!!! P.S. If someone is willing to stay with their cart, I'd be more than happy to share MY parking space.

[Russ_Boston]

Originally Posted by J & J plus M

If someone is willing to stay with their cart, I'd be more than happy to share MY parking space.

That just makes too much sense.

[ajbrown]

Originally Posted by J & J plus M

Just wondering why common courtesy goes out the window when it comes to parking golf carts at the squares. We were at Lake Sumpter Landing last night to hear Rocky & the Rollers. We were lucky enough to get a curb side parking spot, went walking around to see what was for sale, and by the time we got back an unoccupied golf cart was parked behind us blocking our exit. No big deal... we weren't ready to leave anyway. Before the evening was over, I had to help push two nearby unoccupied golf carts that were blocking people that wanted to leave. Now, I understand that parking is at a premium when there is a good band plus market night at the squares BUT what makes people think they can inconvenience others. Would they do the same thing if they were driving their cars???? Seems to me that the people that pull their carts up to the curb are being thoughtful and courteous by sharing their parking spot ( allowing four carts to park between the white lines instead of two). In the past, I couldn't understand why some of those people would't pull all the way up to the curb to share their parking spot....... NOW I KNOW... from now on, I'll be one of those people!!!!!!! P.S. If someone is willing to stay with their cart, I'd be more than happy to share MY parking space.

In case you missed it.

Anybody ever been blocked in?

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Will you be impacted when a cart, with inadequate brakes, going 28 miles an hour plows into you?

Last summer, I was riding my bike (after stopping at the stop sign) near Glenview CC. I was on my side of the street and a golf cart, going well over the limit, came around the bend toward me. He was going too fast to negotiate the slight curve in the roadand was unable to stay in his own lane. He came into my lane, toward me and actually was up onto the two left wheels of the cart. (the right wheels were off the ground) He nearly flipped it over right in front of me. I hit the curb trying to avoid him.

He never stopped or offered an apology, just kept going with the petal to the metal.

JLK

Good post. This points out exactly that there could be safety issues just like with the underage kids operating carts.

Does anything bad happen that often? No. When it does, though, it can be devastating or even deadly. I, for one, do not understand the "need for speed". Just leave earlier and enjoy the ride.

[EdV]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

EdVinMass

You make statements as if you are an authority on the subject....Are you? If not, why then does law enforcement not make the same recommendation as you!!

Where have you read that they officially recommend against using seat belts on golf carts?

[vj1213]

When I bought my golf cart, I actually took it back twice to complain that it was too slow...everyone it seemed was passing me and leaving me behind. On both occasions I was told my cart was bouncing between 19 & 21 mph. I have also hooked my gps to it to test speed and sure enough I am right at 20. Fine! I don't care that you pass me, but don't cuss me or give me a dirty look because you are in such a hurry. The other day I was walking my little dog, this golf cart carrying 2 men whips out heading straight toward me at a high speed, well sorry I'm not going to jump the curb and jerk my dog into the weeds, there was traffic so he had to slow and he stopped beside me and said, "good thing I'm not in too big a hurry cause I would hate to run over your little dog" I just smiled and said " yeah, and I would hate to jerk you off that cart and whack you upside the head with one of your golf clubs"

[Ajack]

"I just smiled and said " yeah, and I would hate to jerk you off that cart and whack you upside the head with one of your golf clubs"




Good one.

[vj1213]

No-one messes with my dog

[thistrucksforyou]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Wooooooooo-wooooooooo...... "Yonta pull it on ovah there? Y'all ain't from around here, ah ya....boy??? Hands on the hood, son - feet back and spread 'em!!"

Bill

I find this funny......On one thread the complaint was to slow on the golf course and on this one to fast on the cart path.....LOL

[Ajack]

Originally Posted by vj1213

No-one messes with my dog

We will soon move into our CYV in Pennecamp and looking for a doggy for our very own.

[iandwk]

Originally Posted by EdVinMass

Where have you read that they officially recommend against using seat belts on golf carts?

Has anyone attended the golf cart safety seminar? It was explained to us at the seminar this morning at Savannah Center that they don't install seat belts on golf carts because of the fact they are not protected by a roll bar. If they roll over and you are buckled in, you stand a good chance of being crushed. The street legals have roll bar protection and require seat belts.

It was also explained that 20 mph is nothing but a safety issue because golf carts are engineered with suspensions and brakes and steering designed to operate at 20mph or less. If you are caught speeding, you must appear in court, no option. $253 court costs, pay to have your cart put back into compliance, and the judge usually waives the fine. You get points off your license, also.

It was also explained that there is not a speed limit on multi-modal trails, so soup yours up if you desire and drive as fast as it will go. If you're like me, though, you will eventually get caught going too fast on neighborhood streets because it's just too easy to drive one as fast as it will go.

There was an Allstate agent there, also. She said that when a cart they insure is involved in an accident, the first thing they look for is whether or not the cart has been modified to go faster than the legal limit. If it has, they will not pay the claim. That can get expensive if you caused property and personal damages. Kiss retirement good-bye. Your pension will likely be used to pay your legal bills and claims.

[FMF Doc]

Maybe Allstate can do one of their next "Mayhem" commercials in The Villages involving golf carts.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by vj1213

I just smiled and said " yeah, and I would hate to jerk you off that cart and whack you upside the head with one of your golf clubs"

Give it to 'em, vj!!

Bill