Just wanted to state the obvious.
ONE OF THE WORST DECISIONS IN THE HISTORY OF WALTON COUNTY!
And now we have golf cart taxi companies. Omg people what's next?
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SoWal Insider
I just rebuilt one and will be tagging it soon. Can't wait.
Beach Fanatic
Just wanted to state the obvious.
ONE OF THE WORST DECISIONS IN THE HISTORY OF WALTON COUNTY!
And now we have golf cart taxi companies. Omg people what's next?
Beware, its going to get worse. Tony Anderson's family are golf cart vendors. Ya think customary use and
C. Jones agenda to protect vendors was bad....you aint seen nothing yet.
If Chapman isn't re-elected Anderson becomes chair by default. He has an entire year to push golf carting. God only knows how many accidents and deaths will result because of this stupid folly!
I wont even mention the lawsuits.
Beach Fanatic
There's the new golf cart Uber known as Goober.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Beware, its going to get worse. Tony Anderson's family are golf cart vendors. Ya think customary use andI am not worried about untimely tween deaths, I have places to be! Can the commishes require they are capable of doing 45?
C. Jones agenda to protect vendors was bad....you aint seen nothing yet.
If Chapman isn't re-elected Anderson becomes chair by default. He has an entire year to push golf carting. God only knows how many accidents and deaths will result because of this stupid folly!
I wont even mention the lawsuits.
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Beach Fanatic
What other places in America allow golf carts on public roads? I don't mean small towns or resort towns. I mean places with hundreds of miles of roads and highways like SoWal.
SoWal Insider
Golf carts aren’t allowed on highways
Beach Fanatic
Golf carts aren’t allowed on highwaysCounty Highway 30A, 283, 83, 393, etc. I believe golf carts are allowed on any highway or road in Walton County that is rated 35mph or below. Which is stupid because I've yet to see a golf cart top 15 mph.
Beach Lover
The sheriff should stop some of the carts and give them random breathalyzer tests.
SoWal Insider
County Highway 30A, 283, 83, 393, etc. I believe golf carts are allowed on any highway or road in Walton County that is rated 35mph or below. Which is stupid because I've yet to see a golf cart top 15 mph.Yes on a 35 max mph highway, no on the speed. Although not tagged for street use my 17 year old electric tops 20 mph.
Beach FanaticAuthor
Yes on a 35 max mph highway, no on the speed. Although not tagged for street use my 17 year old electric tops 20 mph.20 is too damn slow.
SoWal Insider
20 is too damn slow.Never claimed it was fast just faster than 15.
Beach Lover
Oh the things ya`ll have to put up with on 30A. Sooooooo glad I live in Freeport now.
SoWal Insider
No kidding that’s why I live in Miramar Beach.
Skunky
I have given up getting upset about the damn golf carts (a damn golf cart is AKA an LSV or street legal golf cart, not to be confused with golf carts, which are benign vehicles ferrying Michelob Ultra sippers around the links). At this point I'm thinking I might want one, too, if for no other reason than that parking one illegally at our beach access seems to be tolerated and would make my life easier.
All I would ask the county to consider, since the genie is out of the bottle and never going back in, is to build damn golf cart pull over spaces every few hundred yards or so on the long stretches of 30A where they gum up car traffic and contribute to road rage. If they could pull over and allow traffic that is capable of maintaining a speed within five MPH of the posted speed limits to pass, I think everyone would be much happier.
All I would ask the county to consider, since the genie is out of the bottle and never going back in, is to build damn golf cart pull over spaces every few hundred yards or so on the long stretches of 30A where they gum up car traffic and contribute to road rage. If they could pull over and allow traffic that is capable of maintaining a speed within five MPH of the posted speed limits to pass, I think everyone would be much happier.
SoWal Insider
I have given up getting upset about the damn golf carts (a damn golf cart is AKA an LSV or street legal golf cart, not to be confused with golf carts, which are benign vehicles ferrying Michelob Ultra sippers around the links). At this point I'm thinking I might want one, too, if for no other reason than that parking one illegally at our beach access seems to be tolerated and would make my life easier.Absolutely, 100% agree on this. If you are impeding the flow of traffic pull over and let them pass. You too cyclists.
All I would ask the county to consider, since the genie is out of the bottle and never going back in, is to build damn golf cart pull over spaces every few hundred yards or so on the long stretches of 30A where they gum up car traffic and contribute to road rage. If they could pull over and allow traffic that is capable of maintaining a speed within five MPH of the posted speed limits to pass, I think everyone would be much happier.
Beach Fanatic
I have given up getting upset about the damn golf carts (a damn golf cart is AKA an LSV or street legal golf cart, not to be confused with golf carts, which are benign vehicles ferrying Michelob Ultra sippers around the links). At this point I'm thinking I might want one, too, if for no other reason than that parking one illegally at our beach access seems to be tolerated and would make my life easier.A golf cart is a golf cart. Call it whatever you want but it is a golf cart.
All I would ask the county to consider, since the genie is out of the bottle and never going back in, is to build damn golf cart pull over spaces every few hundred yards or so on the long stretches of 30A where they gum up car traffic and contribute to road rage. If they could pull over and allow traffic that is capable of maintaining a speed within five MPH of the posted speed limits to pass, I think everyone would be much happier.
And don't give in to the dark side.
Beach Lover
I have given up getting upset about the damn golf carts (a damn golf cart is AKA an LSV or street legal golf cart, not to be confused with golf carts, which are benign vehicles ferrying Michelob Ultra sippers around the links). At this point I'm thinking I might want one, too, if for no other reason than that parking one illegally at our beach access seems to be tolerated and would make my life easier.
All I would ask the county to consider, since the genie is out of the bottle and never going back in, is to build damn golf cart pull over spaces every few hundred yards or so on the long stretches of 30A where they gum up car traffic and contribute to road rage. If they could pull over and allow traffic that is capable of maintaining a speed within five MPH of the posted speed limits to pass, I think everyone would be much happier.
That is a great idea with the pull overs. but you gotta be realistic. These yeahoos are on vacation and the last think they do is think. So do you really think they would actually pull over to let traffic pass?
Beach FanaticAuthor
That is a great idea with the pull overs. but you gotta be realistic. These yeahoos are on vacation and the last think they do is think. So do you really think they would actually pull over to let traffic pass?It helps if you lean on your horn and don't stop.
Beach Fanatic
There was some connection with the speed limits being lowered on 30A to allow the carts and someone in power at the county level. I dont recall, but can someone shed some sunshine on this?
Beach Fanatic
35 MPH was approved for all of CR-30A in Feb. 2017 as part of recommendations from a report. Golf carts were not mentioned. See pages 2 and 3 of the report: Walton County Board of County Commissioners - File #: 17-0167
Beach Fanatic
We park our van when we arrive and seldom get back in it except for dining one or two special places and/or new places. We ride our bikes in the morning before it gets hot and crowded. Sometimes, we put them back in the van to ride around Alys/Seascrest/Rosemary (and get donuts). We also try to visit in May and September when it is less busy (and less expensive). We had often wondered where we would go if 30A got unbearable and thought about Mexico Beach area........sorry you guys have the nearly year round issues but they could be worse. I guess an express route is your best bet someday with the provision that nothing can be built on it since most would be in the preserve/park areas. See you next month, Ellen
Beach Lover
I was driving on 30A today and in the span of 3 minutes, I saw 2 golf carts driving on the bike trail. Can't these people read?
Beach Fanatic
I was driving on 30A today and in the span of 3 minutes, I saw 2 golf carts driving on the bike trail. Can't these people read?Hey! If you can drive em on a fairway then surely they can handle a bike path or a sidewalk.
Beach Crab
Most of 30a is 25 MPH speed limit and I have eat to drive a cart that did not go at least that fast.
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