September 24, 2023

There have been 45 golf cart crashes within the second quarter of 2023 within the Sumter County portion of The Villages.

Capt. Robert Siemer reported the determine in his quarterly regulation enforcement updates Friday earlier than the Neighborhood Growth District 1, 2 and three boards of supervisors at Savannah Middle.

Whereas that quantity might sound excessive, Siemer famous there are 50,000 golf carts in The Villages. He stated the 45 golf cart crashes, whereas unlucky, can be thought of about “regular” for The Villages.

He additionally reported there have been 22 golf cart tickets issued in April, Could and June by the sheriff’s workplace.

As well as, there have been 366 automobile crashes within the second quarter of the yr within the Sumter County portion of The Villages. There have been 561 visitors tickets issued to car drivers.