Joyinmexico Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 I agree with Joco and a few of the above. Many of you do NOT know the rules. NO, we cannot go on the carretera NOR the cyclopista & we can only cross at traffic lights. We must follow the rules of the road and yes, we are stopped for driving infractions. If you have a motorized one you must have a license & insurance, if you have an electric cart you need no insurance. I carry ownship papers, my drivers license, map of the one way streets, and a cell phone since it is a vehicle. They do not go fast. I have been here 6 years (proud owner of one for 2 years) and have yet to hear of one in an accident. They are GREEN, using no gas. They are less expensive and less spacious than a car down these small streets. For those of you who have those big darn SUV's be serious! These carts go basically up to Villia Nova and to Super Lake giving many older people freedom to easily get around and park easily. I give ederly Mexicans rides as well as Mexicans loaded with bags rides. Do YOU do that? There was a meeting about Golf Carts recently that turned out to be a scam. I tried to warn the people but no one would listen. My Golf cart is my freedom. Each to their own. I wish there was a golf cart club like a motorcycle club for social aspects. Oh, the Mexcan children love to get a ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibbocat Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I really was not intending to cause such a lot of input. both good and bad, final words from me on this subject. 1. my cart is solar powered ie TOTALLY green, no noise, no smell 2. I always drive on the correct side of the road 3. I do not drive on the carretera NEVER! 4. as my cart is legal, what business is it of anyone else if I make my life possible by using my golf cart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 Yeah but I saw you doing wheelies out in front of my house! With you 100% on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Are golf carts allowed on the cyclopista by law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Niki said: Are golf carts allowed on the cyclopista by law? I'll bet if you spelled out fully the word "cyclopista" in English you would have your answer. Bicycle path or pathway. Bi means two wheels not four. Also without motors in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, hammerhead said: I'll bet if you spelled out fully the word "cyclopista" in English you would have your answer. Bicycle path or pathway. Bi means two wheels not four. Also without motors in this case. By your logic, foot traffic is not allowed either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Niki said: By your logic, foot traffic is not allowed either. Bi could also include TWO feet not four feet such as dogs who drop their do-do. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niki Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, hammerhead said: I'll bet if you spelled out fully the word "cyclopista" in English you would have your answer. Bicycle path or pathway. Bi means two wheels not four. Also without motors in this case. There are unicycles and tricycles, both of which are likely allowed. Cyclopista does not have "bi" in it. I'm not looking for a wise guy answer. I was hoping to get a legal response by somebody like Spencer McMullen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerhead Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 19 minutes ago, Niki said: There are unicycles and tricycles, both of which are likely allowed. Cyclopista does not have "bi" in it. I'm not looking for a wise guy answer. I was hoping to get a legal response by somebody like Spencer McMullen. Oh my gosh! Is this a case of a lack of common sense and humor? The answer should be obvious. NO! You are not allowed to drive a golf cart on the cyclopista. Does anyone out there think a golf cart is ok where we would see bikes and pedestrians including small children, babies being pushed in strollers mowed down by golf carts?? What if two carts were coming from different directions and of course there is only room for one. Right! I have seen painted pictures of bikes on the ground at the entrances to the cyclopista. I wonder why??? What does that mean???? DAAAA. Take your choice of reasons why maybe the answer is no. I'm sure there is more out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayBearII Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 So, I am pondering why people drive golf carts. I am thinking that (a) this is a tourist thing or (b) this is a way to get around when you are too old to be driving and/or can't afford to keep a car or hire taxis, but I don't know. Me, I am arthritic already, and have enough trouble bouncing around the Ajijic streets in a Honda Fit--a golf cart would be a nightmare. I would be interested in hearing from golf cart users as to why this works for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 I am the English police (sometimes). "Bipedal" refers to two-legged. So, um, yes: people. Not that I am a sesquipedalian... I'm with hammerhead and Jay Bearll on this one. However, walking along the stretch beside La Floresta on the mountain side, whether allowed or not, is just asking for trouble, because there are too many motorbikes zipping through there on any given day, and way too many cars trying to sneak past during most weekends. I don't understand why walkers don't use the perfectly good sidewalks that run alongside the laterals. I'm amazed that I haven't yet seen a vendor and his/her candy table flying through the air on the south side of the road there, as some speedy twit tries to outmanouevre the traffic by passing on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnyvmx Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Actually I have spoken personally to several women who stated that their vision is impaired to much to drive a car, but feel that they can see well enough to drive a golf cart on the back roads. And they think I'm crazy to ride a scooter on the carretera and libramiento. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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