Warning! Taking just a few minutes to read the following information may reduce your liability and the chance of .
serious injury or even death to yourself, a family member or friends who may operate
or who are passengers in "low speed vehicles" (LSV), also known as "Golf Carts".
Give Me A Few Minutes Of Your Time To Share With You Information That Owners, Operators, Or Passengers Of Golf Carts Should Know
Few drivers of golf carts have gone through any formal training in their safe operation. The characteristics and dynamics of golf carts are very different than those of an automobile. Passengers are
also at risk due to inadequate safety training. Use of golf carts as a means of alternative transportation
is increasing every year. The largest growth in the sales for golf carts is now in the residential
setting. More and more teens are now operating golf carts. According to the Consumer Products Safety
Commission there are over 10,000 golf cart related injuries every year that require
emergency room treatment. PASSENGER EJECTION AND ROLL-OVER USUALLY CAUSE THE
MOST SEVERE INJURIES, ESPECIALLY TO THE HEAD. Most golf carts in use do not have
seat belts. One factor for this is the lack of suitable anchor points for the restraints. The good news is
that golf cart manufactures have designed carts with safety devices to help prevent passenger ejection.
There are also some simple safety rules that will also assist in preventing injuries.
What Is The Common Cause Of Passenger Ejection And Roll-Overs? What Are Some Ways They Can Be Reduced And Prevented?
A golf cart being driven at close to maximum speed and sharply turned to the left causes
the most passenger ejections. The centrifugal forces generated, causes the passenger to be
pushed to the right causing the ejection. The driver of a golf cart has less a chance of ejection on a
hard right turn at near maximum speed due to the ability to hold onto the steering wheel and their
anticipation of the turn. Passengers must be educated in the safety devices designed into the
manufacture of golf carts and instructed on their use. Two of the most importation features on
golf carts not equipped with seat belts are the "hand hold" bars that rise out of the sides of
the seat and "hand hold" molded into the roof on some models. These features can
prevent passenger ejection. Another important fact about many golf carts is that braking for
many carts is accomplished by only one set of brakes on the rear wheels. This feature can cause
instability if golf carts speed is increased due to traveling down a hill or on steep road grades.
Many golf carts used in residential settings have been modified with lift kits, speed chips, or modification to
speed governors on gasoline powered carts, which may cause excessive speeds.
When you combine increased speeds, sharp turning, and rear wheel breaking,
the chances of roll-over is increased.
Membership With
The National Golf Cart Association Includes:
* safety training material to assist in
educating employees, family and friends
* golf cart safety quizzes for adults
and teens, operators and passengers
* safety checklist and procedures
to maintain your cart
* newsletters to keep you informed
of golf cart recall notices and
current safety information
* tips on buying and selling
golf carts and other LSV's
* information on liability insurance needs
and extended warranty programs
* information needed for the
requirements of street legal golf carts
* certificate of membership suitable
for framing and displaying
Note: Personal Memberships are being
purchased for younger family members
to create safety awareness as a gift!
TOGETHER WE'LL MAKE SAFETY A PRIORITY!
ThugLoc ®
THEFT RECOVERY IDENTITY KIT
The theft of golf carts and other untitled mobile equipment such as lawn mowers, ATVs, utility trailers, boats, jet skis, snowmobiles and motorcycles are on the rise. In order to recover stolen property, “proof of ownership” is required. Serial numbers plates on these types of property are easily removed or replaced with a different set of identification numbers. The Theft Recovery Identity Kit gives the owner of mobile property five registered serialized anodized aluminum labels to help show “proof of ownership” through application of ThugLoc labels in hidden locations. A certificate of number registration that records original serial number, from serialized items and description of property (attach sales receipt if available). We hope you never need our product to prove ownership of stolen property, but if you need to recover stolen property that has had a serial number removed, we hope you have our product.
CartCareOne
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
The CartCareOne Golf Cart Professionals want you to know they are proud of their profession and their facilities.
The Dealer Association is a group of professionals who engage in commerce of new, used, and custom carts. They abide by a code of ethics of honesty and integrity to their customers.
The Service Association members are dedicated to your safety. Their facility repairs golf carts and warranty their work. They also abide by a code of ethics that puts safety, honesty, and integrity first.
The Tech Competencies shows pride in the ability to service, repair, and accessorize your cart. These professionals strive to repair your cart to operate safely and to perform repairs at a reasonable price. Their goal is to fix problems before they become your problems.
DISCLAIMER: By visiting this site you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. It is the personal responsibility of the viewer for acting on any content contained within this site. The National Golf Cart Association (NGCA) has made every effort possible to present sound and factual information. NGCA does not certify the information contained on this site. It is recommended an individual, business, or any persons perform an independent review of the information contained for accuracy.
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Professional Membership
Annual Membership dues $199 Reserved for companies
engaged in the commerce of
Golf Carts Sales and Service.
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Commercial Membership
Annual Membership dues $899 Reserved for golf courses, businesses, associations or institutions engaged in the use of Golf Carts for work and transportation.
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