Wednesday, May 29, 2002

It concerns me that so many children are riding behind the steering wheel in their parents' laps on the cart paths. While this may seem like a treat to the child, it is very dangerous.

While the trails are safer than the highways and are fun to ride on, there is still potential for a collision. Even at a slow rate of speed, a small child could receive serious damage if they became caught between the weight of their parent and the force against the steering wheel. This has happened before in other locations.

I just hope parents will think before they give their child a "treat" and let them "drive" the cart.

Carol Bowers

Peachtree City

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