Time to post an opinion that may be unpopular, especially with our most prolific member, but......
Golf carts----can't see any reason to go over 20, even if you can. If you go 23 when able on a 4 mile trip, you will probably only average 10.5 mph as opposed to 10 mph with stops, turns, tunnels, traffic etc. You will arrive about 45 sec sooner. I do object to practically inviting the police to run a fundraiser for going 21 mph, we have far too much government intervention as it is. Better they spend their time finding the burglars and golf cart thieves. Otherwise maybe they should camp out on the fairway of a par 5 as well.
Cars---in TV, basically the same argument---not worth the time savings, and better to put the effort into avoiding those who seem to have forgotten how to drive (or never knew)
However, as far as interstates go, I disagree with those who want tickets for 1 mph over the limit. Anyone who never gets to 66 on I-95 is probably averaging 62-63. I apologize for the dust I will leave on your windshield. Half of those people are camping out in the furthest left lane---they may never get in an accident , but they CAUSE plenty---just watch what happens the next time traffic encounters them--a mad rush to pass on the right, weaving in and out, etc. traveling 8 mph over the limit on a 1200 mi trip saves over 2.5 hrs, and is perfectly safe as long as you have the appropriate driving skills. The speed limits appear to be somewhat arbitrary on I-95---55,60,65 and 70 probably based on traffic flow or accident history, but frequently no rhyme or reason. In the years since the national 55 limit was repealed, there have been far fewer highway fatalities. Perhaps the speed limit could be linked to your driving skill. For those who want drive at 40 mph on I-95, may I suggest US 301--you won't get a ticket in Jessup, Ga
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