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▶ Are you hesitant to ask for a ride from friends and
family?

» Don’t be afraid to ask friends and family for help. It
is likely they recall a time you have helped them in
the past and would like the opportunity to return
the favor. CHAPTER 3

» Offer to pay for gas, babysit, or cook a dinner (you
may not be the only one needing a little help).

Community Specific Transportation Options

There might be transportation options that are specific
to your community such as golf carts, low speed
vehicles, community operated shuttles, volunteer driver
programs, or other locally developed programs.

Golf carts are becoming a very popular way to get around
in some Florida communities, especially retirement
communities. However, the state does not recognize
them as on-road vehicles and will not allow them on the
roadway unless approved by the local government. If it
is determined that golf carts may safely operate in your
community, the local government will issue an ordinance
and install signs to show that golf carts are allowed on
the roadway. If your community is a designated golf cart

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