[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I hope to heaven it knows what lane to be in.

Agreed!!! You see folks ALL the time who don't have a clue which lane to be in in the circles. BUT that can start a whole new discussion which has been done ad nauseum on this site!!

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by tagjr1

Putting on your cart's signal and then making a hand signal does not give you the right of way! Carts must merge with automobiles who have the right of way.

WOW. So, I guess that all golf carts should never be driven, right? After all, if you can't merge because carts do not have the right of way, you can't even go on the road, right?

[Aloha1]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

The "right of way" only applies when the vehicles will meet, or arrive in an unsafe proximity to each other at the merge point WHEN EACH VEHICLE MAINTAINS THE LEGAL SPEED LIMIT. In that case, the vehicle (car) in the traffic lane has the right of way over the merging vehicle (cart).
If you are driving a car, see a merge point with a cart about to merge, say 300 feet ahead, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO ACCELERATE TO 50 TO "beat them there". If an accident results, the auto driver would be 100% at fault. It's no different than an entrance ramp to an interstate. The car on the main road has the right of way, but not if they accelerate to 120 to block out the merging vehicle
If what was mentioned above, that the car ALWAYS has the right of way, was true, you could never merge from the cart lane, because the car 1/2 mile back would have "the right of way"

[Marathon Man]

I guess I will weigh in on this.

I agree with those that say that many golf cart drivers seem to have forgotten the rules of the road. You never have the right of way when changing lanes. So many carts just seem to swing over to the car lane when they reach the merge point without considering that a car that is traveling faster is not obligated to slow down and let you in. Recognizing the right of way of the vehicle that already occupies the lane includes recognizing the speed of the vehicle and whether or not you must wait for it to pass before moving over. I recently read in a thread here that if the cart is ahead of the car, the cart has the right of way. Please don't think that.

Now, to say that cars always have the right of way is not accurate. But they do most of the time simply because they are in the right of way position much more often than a cart. For example, where MMP's cross streets - carts have a stop sign, cars do not.

[EPutnam1863]

I am beginning to wonder after reading this thread whether there are "back roads" where it may be safer??

[dirtbanker]

Originally Posted by EPutnam1863

I am beginning to wonder after reading this thread whether there are "back roads" where it may be safer??

The back roads here remind me a little of "Deliverance"...

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[golf2140]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

The car has right of way-the merging vehicle (cart) has to yield to the car--its the law

Can you show me the law. This is a golf cart community!!!

[Ingenuity]

As I learned in elementary school:
Stop!
Look!
Listen!
Before you cross the street.
Use your eyes.
Use your ears.
Then use your feet.
This is also good for carts and cars. I drive defensively, but even with all of my caution, I almost hit a pedestrian this week. I was looking at someone stepping into traffic on my left, cars turning, and then suddenly a person walked in front of me with no acknowledgement I was even there and moving. I had already slowed down for the person on my left, so I was able to stop. This happened on 466 by Wal Mart. I see this everyday no matter where I am. Very few look right or left to make sure all is clear. They just walk right out into on coming cars I guess expecting the cars to stop. Yes there are laws about right of ways, but when I drive I assume no one knows them and so far so good.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Can you show me the law. This is a golf cart community!!!

OK This is troublesome. Calling a community a "golf cart community" means that carts have the right of way when merging into a lane with cars????? It does seem that there are those who actually believe this.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Can you show me the law. This is a golf cart community!!!

You're joking, right?!? Please tell me you're joking. Please.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by dirtbanker

The back roads here remind me a little of "Deliverance"...

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Just a little???

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by golf2140

Can you show me the law. This is a golf cart community!!!

By gosh. I think this attitude may be a big part of the problem. Yes, we are a golf cart community but this community has vehicular traffic on county roads.

[DonH57]

I believe the Golf cart community signs are nothing more than a reminder to motorists there are other vehicles in use and part of the sales pitch. I wouldn't get my panties in a knot over it.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by DonH57

I believe the Golf cart community signs are nothing more than a reminder to motorists there are other vehicles in use and part of the sales pitch. I wouldn't get my panties in a knot over it.

[Fredman]

Carts don’t have the right away. You have to drive assuming the car is your enemy. Drive defensively and arrive safely. By the way don’t believe the car’s turn signal.