During the Sea Gate Board of Directors meeting on May 21, 2019, residents brought to the attention of the Sea Gate Board that they were concerned for our children’s safety. A large majority of our residents own and operate golf carts on our community roadways. With more of the children being the operators of the golf carts, the board would ask for parents and grandparents to ensure the children understand the rules of the road. A concerned citizen said she had to quickly brake to avoid colliding with a golf cart that pulled out in front of her. The cart was being operated by a young teen.

 

We know all parents are concerned for their child’s wellbeing and safety; as parents we cannot be with our kids constantly, so they can do things that we are not aware of in our absence.  As a board, we felt inclined to inform parents and grandparents that their child or their neighbor’s child might be operating the carts unsafely when unsupervised. To help educate our young residents, the board will be looking into sponsoring a golf cart rodeo. We hope this will be a fun event where the kids will navigate through cones and learn more about safely navigating their vehicle.

 

During the same meeting, there was mention of young residents riding 4 wheelers along the roadways and in the field by the pool. There are many times the children are not wearing helmets. Even though our roads are private, we must ask that you have your children always wear helmets when riding 4 wheelers, dirt bikes and bicycles on any Sea Gate common area property.

 

 

Sea Gate Board of Directors