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Originally Posted by bbbbbb
Speed is the norm so it seems. Go to Daytona, Go to the 500, wow speed we love it and we ignore the dangers and there is always the speed demon who has to be the show off. When I ordered my cart, in writing they had to certify, it would not exceed 20 mph. And that is fine and adequate. We are frequently passed at great speeds by those who are careless. It is very common. When does anyone in the Villages, police or sheriff give a ticket? Well not often enough, that is for sure. At just 30 mph you are moving at 44 feet per second, speed is dangerous, but those who love it need it so it seems. We really need enforcement, the officials are there but when will they do their jobs? Unfortunately, we need a major wreck, people maimed, kids killed. The American way is look the other way until the disaster strikes. Sad, very Sad. I do expect to get replies, and an attack my viewpoint by those who love speed.
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I agree with you, in the context of golf carts. There is a time and place for everything, including speed. 30 mph IS dangerous, IN A GOLF CART designed for 15-20 mph. 30 mph in a M1A1 Abrams tank is pretty safe. It's all relative. 39 mph in a golf cart on a MMP with some blind curves, shared by cyclists and pedestrians is absurd. 45-50 mph in a car down Hillsborough or Pinellas, which happens quite often, is equally absurd. 45-50 mph on I-75 will get you run off the road, especially if you park yourself in the left lane. Personally, I find the speed limits in TV to be reasonable, but driving is more than a speedometer---take your surroundings into consideration and expect the other person on the road to do the stupidest thing imaginable because they often do just that.