What is Life Like in
Places Where
Everyone Drives a
Golf Car?
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If you are fortunate enough to live in Sun
City, Arizona, The Villages, Florida, Bald
Head Island, North Carolina, or Peachtree
City, Georgia, you already know what life is
like when golf cars are your primary trans-
portation. Master planned communities
that not only allow, but also encourage golf
cars to drive on the streets continue to rise
across the country. What does life look like
when you don’t rely on traditional means
of transportation and zoom around every-
where in your golf car?
Here are some interesting examples of how
life is different:
• No one pays attention to rises in gas
prices. Electric vehicles only cost, on
average, 2 cents per mile in electricity to
operate.
• Weather matters. Golf car weather
enclosures and heaters are important.
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Teenagers don’t get their first car, they
get their first golf car. Communities, like
Peachtree City, that have their own high
school has a special golf car parking lot
for students to park.
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Neighbors know each other. Since golf
cars are open and slower, community
members tend to smile and wave at each
other more. Being in a golf car allows everyone
to be more in touch with their surroundings.
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Golf car parades are common and wildly
popular. Holidays, anniversaries, or any other
reason to celebrate will be acknowledged by a
golf car parade.
• Rather than seeing an auto parts store or
mechanic shop on the corner, there is a golf car
parts and repair shop.
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Upgrading and accessorizing golf cars is a big
competition between neighbors. Everyone
wants to have the latest accessories and
flashiest upgrades.
• Some communities will assess a fine if your golf
car isn’t registered or if it doesn’t meet safety
standards.
• Coolers are a must. You never know when you
will want to stop to chat with some friends and
cold beverages are necessary.