Arizona’s beautiful spring weather brings not only an abundance of flowers and outdoor activity but an influx of young visitors. That means it’s that time of the year when the Rec Centers would like to remind our residents that allowing your visiting grandchildren to drive your golf cart is prohibited by law.
We understand the temptation to share quality time with your visitors, and perhaps to spoil them a bit by allowing them to do something they can’t do “back home.” But make no mistake – allowing them to drive your golf cart is not only against the law but very dangerous.
According to state law, golf carts can carry no more than four people and must be operated at 25 mph or slower. Anyone who allows an underage driver to operate a golf cart is liable for all damages if there is an accident, along with fines for violating the law.
There are a variety of other fun things for visiting youngsters to do in Sun City West. Don’t let a trip to the emergency room or watching grandma or grandpa get a ticket, be the highlight of their trip!
Please remind the residents that the distracted driving law, using a cellphone or texting while driving is also illegal when using their golf carts, motor scooters, motorcycles, etc. unless they have a hands free unit. See way to many people driving their golf carts and talking on their cellphones at the same time.
Golf Cart Holiday Users.
1. No safety seats for small children, toddlers and infants. They sit in driver or passenger laps. Where is the sheriff?
2. Golf cart drivers tossing cigarette butts in the streets.
3. Golf cart drivers not securing garbage allowing tissues, drinking cups, and other garbage to fly out of golf carts.
4. Golf cart drivers not signaling intention to turn.
I have never seen a golf course concession employee cut-off the beer drinkers. In fact I always see them trying to sell more beer. When I practice at the golf course, I see all these good old boys and girls buying pictures of beer, having a good time drinking it up, then get in their golf carts and drive on our streets. Sheriff’s department is worthless. Why? (former County Assistant State’s Attorney)
Hello Scott. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We plan on looking further into this.