Be Safe and Share the Community Paths

Golf cart safety in The Landings continues to be a high priority, and it seems that most everyone is continually talking about. It is important to note that most people are courteous and careful with their carts, but the small minority who aren't have a huge impact on all of us.

If you haven’t brushed up on the Rules and Regulations in the last couple of years, you may not have noticed that in 2023 The Landings Association added an entire section of golf cart and community path rules to assist with our safety endeavors. Below are some highlights from that document as well as some tips to help keep you and your neighbors safe on the community paths. You can find all of the Rules and Regulations on our website (www.landings.org/resources > Governing Documents > Rules and Regulations) or click here. Not only did TLA add rules specifically related to golf carts and the community paths, fines for non-moving and moving vehicle and golf cart violations were also updated. You can find all the fines on our website (www.landings.org/resources > Governing Documents > Fine Schedule).

Rules and Regulations Highlights

• Any person operating a Golf Cart must have in their possession a valid operator’s license.
• Golf Cart capacity limits must be observed. Seating capacity shall not exceed six people, and all passengers must be seated. No person or animal may sit in the driver’s lap while the cart is in motion. Standing or hanging on to the Golf Cart while in motion is prohibited.
• Golf Carts do not have the right-of-way on paths, roads, or in crosswalks. Golf Carts must yield to licensed vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles, while on any Community Path.
• Pedestrians always shall be given the right-of-way by other path users.
• Cyclists always shall be given the right-of-way by golf carts on the path, and golf cart drivers must provide at least three feet of total distance when passing cyclists.
• The speed limit on all Community Paths is 18 MPH unless otherwise specified.

Community Path Tips

• Share the “roadway” - Most of the trails in the community are common trails, meaning they are designated for use by pedestrians, cyclists, and golf carts. Pedestrians and cyclists always have the right-of-way on common trails, so when you are driving your cart, maintain a safe speed with the anticipation that you may need to stop.
• Keep to designated paths and roadways - In most areas where golf carts are allowed, there are designated paths and marked lanes for them to travel. There also are several “cart-free zones” where you are not allowed to operate a golf cart. Please refer to page 27 of the 2024 Landings Residential Directory for these designated zones.
• Maintain a safe driving speed - Reduce your speed when driving during inclement weather, when making sharp turns, or anytime your line-of-sight is reduced. Although 15 mph may not seem very fast while you are driving, consider how it feels to the pedestrian you are passing who is walking at 3 mph.
• Click here to learn more about vehicles not allowed on the community paths.