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The Villages
Thursday, May 2, 2024

Safety on multi-modal paths

To the Editor:

I am a big walker on the paths and start early in the morning when it is dark. I always carry a light and I encourage other walkers and runners to do the same. When golf carts are approaching me I ensure they see me. I have noticed some slow down and others do not. The carts that slow down are almost always being driven by women.  I encourage all to slow down as you would if you were driving a car and met a walker or runner on the side of the road. Why not slow your golf cart down and give some space. I have been to two safety classes and at these classes I learned that the white posts that say stop are not a suggestion. They carry the same weight as an 8 sided red stop sign. In addition, I learned that when your friends and family come to The Villages and rent a golf cart they are not covered by insurance and they are more apt to get in an accident due to inexperience. So make sure you warn them.

Richard Robinson
Village of Hemingway

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