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Several years ago, my business, WHEELZ,
had the pleasure of being a sponsor for a re-
gional Hooters Pro Fishing event. We had a
big booth set up with five or six custom golf
cars on display. The live band was rockin’,
kids were patiently waiting for face painting,
the beer was flowing, and the pro fisherman
and Hooters girls were signing autographs.
The sun was blazing and everything was
right with the world on that perfect day in
SW Florida.
A woman and her husband approached the
booth and asked to go on a ride in one of
the shiny, lifted golf cars. Happy to oblige,
we all grabbed our bottles of beer and
hopped on the golf car. Cruising around
the parking lot drew a lot of attention from
event goers and several passersby. We
made a large loop and were headed back
towards the event when we crossed over an
alleyway.
From around the corner of the alley came
the flashing lights and stern looking police
officer. To say that I was worried would be
an understatement. The officer approached
the golf car and asked for my ID, which I
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That One Time I Nearly
Went to Jail for
Driving My Golf Car
By Julie Wilson, Owner
WHEELZ Custom Carts & Accessories
didn’t have. It was back in my purse at the booth.
He asked me if the bottle of beer in the cup holder
was mine and I replied that it was. Then, I got really
scared.
Apparently, it is frowned upon to operate a golf
car while drinking a bottle of beer. Furthermore, I
was advised that I could be charged with a DUI! I
honestly had no idea. As long as I was cruising the
parking lot, I was moderately safe, but as soon as
I crossed over the alleyway, which was considered
a public road, I was fair game. The understanding
officer agreed to let me go if I poured out my beer
and headed back to the booth.