these bikes can be seen at any given island intersection ignoring stop signs. This action is ill-advised, and I fear it’s only a matter of time before tragedy befalls one such rider. These bikes can be seen traversing our sidewalks and beaches, which is also not a wise or legal choice, not to mention the distasteful trespassing on the golf course of both e-bikes and golf carts alike. Perhaps we should take a brief look at some of the laws many have forgotten. A golf cart permit from the SCDMV is required to operate on public roads. The driver must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver's license. Additionally, golf carts may only be operated on secondary highways or streets with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. Golf carts may only be operated within 4 miles of the address listed on the registration certificate and carts may not be parked on beach access paths unless signs exist indicating that golf cart parking is permissible. Golf carts and low speed vehicles (LSVs) need to be equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, seatbelts, side-view and rearview mirrors, a windshield and front, rear and parking brakes. Pay attention, dear friends of mine: Whether on two wheels or four, and whether two or four-legged, everyone deserves to be safe. NAME: ZANDER CALDWELL High school: I will be graduating from Oceanside Collegiate Academy and will be attending the United States Merchant Marine Academy where I will swim and study engineering. Island activities: Fishing, surfing, paddleboarding, hanging at the beach with friends. I have my pilot's license and enjoy flying over our beaches. I was born and raised on IOP with my two older brothers and have enjoyed growing up here. Favorite part of Island Vibes: Learning about my island community and neighbors. 25 IslandVibesIOP.com PEOPLE & PETS Island Raised Congrats, new grads! Editor’s Note: Island Raised is a monthly series celebrating Isle of Palms families doing big things on and off the island. To share your most recent life accomplishment, contact Editor@ IslandVibesIOP.com. TO BE FRANK, TWO PAWS ON THE WHEEL -FRANK I rather enjoy a casual golf cart ride. There’s nothing quite like the wind blowing through my lustrous hair and the sun shining on my beautiful face as I make my way to The Outpost for a well-deserved chicken biscuit and a clear, crisp, cool bowl of water with which to wash it down. I prefer safety precautions to be in their proper place and am quite often mortified by the haphazard following I’ve witnessed hereto. I would venture to guess, dear reader, that you too would be upset by a recent occurrence I had the distinct misfortune to witness. A small child, seated on the back bench of a golf cart, untethered no less, was ejected into the boulevard adjacent my office window. My human ran to the intersection to divert oncoming traffic around said child whilst also attempting to alert the two adults remaining in the golf cart. Eventually, the driver and her passenger noticed the missing tiny human and circled back to retrieve her. It was quite upsetting indeed. Please be advised: there are rules, laws even, to prohibit this type of reckless abandon. While we are on the subject of recklessness, let’s spend a moment focusing on e-bikes and the menacing issues related thereto. Youngsters on In the spirit of graduation season, our editorial team wants to celebrate Isle of Palms families whose children recently graduated from any level of schooling. We decided to send out a questionnaire to receive feedback from our new grads on the island. The following announcement was done in the style of a yearbook to serve as a nostalgic keepsake to look back on years later. We hope you cherish these memories as much as we did stitching them together! NAME: AVA ZIMOV High school: Homeschooled since COVID-19. Island activities: Surfing, wakeboarding at Shark Hole and attending DeepWater Church. Favorite part of Island Vibes: Seeing everyone’s cute pets! Congratulations on all of your recent accomplishments and we wish you success in your future endeavors. Enjoy the journey, never stop learning and spread positive vibes wherever you go. Cheers! Keep vibing, The team at Island Vibes
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