Mission: To promote safety for Kings
Point Residents in the operation of golf carts on all roads and golf cart paths in Kings Point and Greater Sun City
Center.
Goal: Provide a safe traffic environment for
Kings Point Residents by establishing a set of common sense, golf cart safety regulations.
The Kings Point Federation, Board, Membership,
COA and W.C.I. Communities, have approved "The Greater Sun City Center Golf Cart Drivers Handbook", as the official
reference manual for the residents of Kings Point.
The Federation, with Master Association
approval, have entered into an agreement with The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and The
Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office: For the Sheriffs Deputies, to have traffic control jurisdiction
on all roads in Kings Point. While the Deputies are patrolling our Roads! They will be enforcing The Florida Statutes
(Laws) pertaining to "the uniform traffic control laws of the State of Florida.
1) The freedom to use golf carts is a privilige,
and lifestyle benefit that must be exercised with being a safe, informed, and responsible driver.
2) As the population grows so do the hazards;
A golf cart driver must be a defensive driver, at all times, with full concentration on his/her driving and the existing traffic
conditions.
3) Recommendation:
Golf carts should not use Pedestrian crosswalk on Kings Blvd. (located at the flashing lights). It is
too Dangerous!
4) Driving upon sidewalk or bicycle path:
No person shall drive any vehicle other than by human power upon a bicycle path, sidewalk, or sidewalk area. The only exception:
Disabled persons using electric scooters ("Little Rascals", etc). They are allowed by the "Federal Disabilities Act."
5) A golf cart must not be operated
on roads, or paths by any person under the age of 14.
6) A golf cart, being a slow vehicle must stay
in the right lane, unless passing or turning left.
7) Signal before slowing down, stopping, changing
lanes, and for 100 ft. before all turns.
8) When you drive a golf cart outside of Kings
Point; You must comply with all laws pertaining to operation of golf carts on State and County roads. For your protection,
get a Copy of, "The Greater Sun City Center Golf Cart Drivers Handbook." This booklet can be picked up at the "Kings
Point Security Gate."
9) To be safe, get Golf Cart Insurance; After an Accident, it is too Late. See
your Insurance Agent for the coverage you need!
10) By Federal and Florida Law: The maximum Legal speed of a Golf Cart is
20 MPH! Exceeding 20 MPH may result in you receiving a Traffic Citation and having to go to Court and paying a fine and possible
Court Costs! Be Careful and Obey the Law to prevent paying a stiff fine, plus having to go to Court!
11) Golf Carts are not, under any circumstances, permitted to make a
right or left turn on to S.R. 674 or U.S 301. They may however, travel on the designated golf cart path which runs along the
south side of S.R. 674, and the north side of S.R. 674 from South Bay Hospital to the Cypress Village Shopping Center parking
lot. Golf carts are not allowed at Home Depot!
