Villager Robert Hempel could hardly believe his eyes Saturday when he saw a couple in a golf cart exit through the Morse Gate and make a right hand turn onto County Road 466.
“Motorists were warning them to stop,” said Hempel, who is well known in The Villages as he and his wife Kathy have played a very active role in Villages Honor Flight.
“They continued, turning right onto 466 and proceeding west in the right lane. Very scary,” Hempel said.
He called the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office to report the errant golf cart.
As always, arm yourself with information to travel safely in your golf cart in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.
To encourage golf cart safety, the District Office offers several educational materials available to help inform both residents and guests about safety. Golf cart safety brochures are available in the Customer Service Center located at 984 Old Mill Run. You can also view a video addressing many of the concerns related to golf cart safety in The Villages by clicking here.
In addition the Villages Homeowners Association offers monthly golf cart safety clinics.
