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Guide To Owning Low Speed Vehicles Bill’s Box from page 1

A low speed vehicle (LSV) is a to replace the loss of seniors to natural deaths. My
vehicle with a top speed greater than 20 interest piqued when a large shiny crow befriended me.
mph, but not greater than 25 mph. LSVs We are pals who visit and talk. He recognizes my face
must be registered, titled and insured and voice. He behaves differently from other members
with personal injury protection (PIP) of the flock. I envision him as a squadron leader who
and property damage liability (PDL) leads the family to and from their breeding grounds,
insurance. Any person operating an LSV which is in an unknown area. They leave no forwarding
must have a valid driver’s license. LSVs address as unnecessary to their natural behaviors.
may only be operated on streets where P.S. You may be tired of reading about my crows.
the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less. However, since my salary began at zero and remains
LSVs must be equipped with the the same after 25-plus years, and I like to talk about
safety equipment shown at right. things that interest me … some of our readers like
For more information, visit flhsmv. them too.
gov/lowspeedvehicles. Halloween
Golf Carts Considered the primary social event in The Shores,
Golf carts are defined in section our annual Halloween Party is being held on Oct. 23.
320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a Please see article on Page 1 along with Shores’ website:
motor vehicle that is designed and www.theshoresofjupiter.org.
manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or • Form HSMSV 82040 (Application for Title); Today In Ukraine
recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds • Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and The success of Ukraine’s success in warding off
of 20 mph.” Golf carts may be operated on roadways that $10,000 PIP); Russia’s attempted takeover varies from day to day
are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30 • Sales tax or sales tax exemption information for all parts; and the source of information. More weaponry is being
mph or less. • Identification – driver’s license, ID card or passport; and shipped to the beleaguered country by UN member
Golf carts are not titled or registered and are not required to • Applicable fees, flhsmv.gov/fees nations, including the United States. Russia continues
be insured with PIP and PDL coverage. A person must be 14 ○Inspection fee its destruction of infrastructure. As of this writing
years or older to operate a golf cart. ○ Initial registration fee, if applicable (Aug. 23, 2022) according to Washington Post Internet
Converted Golf Carts ○ Title fee news sources, 9,000 Ukraine soldiers have been killed
Prior to titling and registering a converted golf cart, the ○ Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle) and 15,000 Russian soldiers. Those appear to be on the
vehicle must be inspected and assigned a VIN at a Motorist ○ Plate fee conservative side of the equation. Regardless, the war
Services Regional Office. The converted golf cart must be All-Terrain Vehicles destruction goes on and on. When the killing stops, no
street-legal before applying for title and registration. flhsmv. Florida law, states that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) may only one can know.
gov/locations. be operated on unpaved roadways where the posted speed Marlon Brando had a line in Apocalypse Now, “Oh
Trailer the converted golf cart to a Motorist Services Regional limit is less than 35 mph and only during daylight hours. the horror.”
Office and present the following documents and fees for an Anyone under the age of 16 operating an ATV on public land Bundle Of Joy
inspection, VIN assignment, title and registration: must be under the supervision of an adult and must have proof Precious Harley, the beloved Shih Tzu, departed
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or a bill of sale for the of completion of a Department of Agriculture and Consumer suddenly and left Dawn and I heartbroken. We could
golf cart form HSMV 84490 (Statement of Builder) completed Services (DACS) approved safety course. ATV operators and not even think of another dog. Then the bug bit.
by customer and compliance examiner/inspector; riders under the age of 16 must wear a USDOT approved safety His name is also Harley in honor for the soul of his
• Form HSMV 86064 (Affidavit for Golf Cart Modified to a helmet and eye protection. ATVs are titled, but not registered, godfather, Harley. He is 12 weeks old and is full of
Low Speed Vehicle); and are not required to be insured with PIP and POL coverage. energy. Presently, he is enrolled with dog whisperer,
• Original bill(s) of sale or receipt(s) for all parts used to (Sections 261.20,316.2074 and 316.2123, Florida Statutes). Dawn Marie Clemons. The whisperer is my wife of
convert the golf cart; flhsmv.govjlowspeedvehicles. 33 years. Harley looks forward to visiting his Shores
• Certified weight slip for the converted golf cart. home and meeting friends who will love him. He wears
a different coat, an interesting combination of white,
cream and black. So, when you see him sitting in our
front yard, say hello and welcome.
Our Village Voice Newsletter
I hope you will look through our monthly
newsletters for articles of interest to most of us. Page 1
leads with an update from Art Cumming, vice president
of our Shores Homeowners Association and leader of
our efforts to bring all our homes and properties into
compliance with the rules that keep our little village
the envy of many other developments.
Kristi Parker speaks of our Annual Halloween Party.
She represents the Events Committee and keeps us
moving to fun. There are other essential volunteers of
committees that are too numerous to mention at this
point in my Seabreeze deadline.
Fini
That’s it for now. The October deadline is Sept. 12
– very early. Write or submit something of interest.

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