Say what? You mean if someone's

eyesight deteriorates to the point that they are not allowed to possess

a driver's license that they are still safe driving a golf cart? If someone's

hand-eye coordination is too bad to pass a driver's test they are still

safe driving on a one-lane path that often requires a quick maneuver to

avoid a collision?

What a crock!

You tell that to the parent

whose child gets run over by a golf cart by an irresponsible teen or someone

with bad eyesight or diminished driving skills. It would be cheaper to

set up a bus system for the elderly to get around than to pay that lawsuit.

This almost happened to both my kids several years ago.

The prevailing attitude, it

seems, among most golf cart drivers towards pedestrians on the paths is

"get out of my way." Walking my dogs on the paths is getting

more treacherous every day.

As for teenagers the irresponsible

driving of carts, often overloaded, and automobiles is unbelievable in

this town with many parents leading the way speeding through neighborhoods

in their minivans and running stop signs, setting horrible examples for

their children.

I predict the upper courts

will opt to leave this alone as it is quite obvious that a golf cart is

a motor vehicle. While the city can decide not to police the paths, the

police are obligated by law to enforce the rules on the roads per Georgia

law.

I understand Chief Murray's

dilemma. He has been a credit to our city for many years. I was shocked

at his "Gestapo" quote. No one expects that of him, I hope.

His obligation is to enforce the laws of the state and city as best he

can.

I have called 911 on at least

one occasion for a teen who crashed and was quite bloodied up. I have

witnessed a cart full of teens on two wheels screaming with delight. I

also see them driving on my street often at night [with] lights off. As

for the elderly, some simple criteria should be set up to make sure they

are safe operators.

Golf carts are not toys and

need to be regulated for safety. It's that simple. Inconvenience to some

teens and elderly is less important than safe operation of these motor

vehicles.

Don Campbell

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