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Old 02-14-2017, 04:18 PM
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Default Golf cart speed

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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
I find it hard to believe that any business would deliberately set a golf cart to be able to break the law. This sounds like a lawsuit just waiting to happen. As stated previously, these are considered to be unlicensed LSL. My understanding, if you get pulled over other otherwise attract the interest of the local police. They may decide to TEST your cart, and if it goes above 20 MPH get ready for some serious fines, well over $500. Also, if you are involved in an accident, and it is determined your cart can go over 20 MPH, I am sure your insurance (you do have insurance right?) will NOT be honored.
Hi, first off please be aware that when moving on your golf cart, 20 mph is 29 feet per second. 23 mph is 33.7 ft per second. Speed kills so be careful. Not sure why so many here are so intent on speed. It is not hard to estimate speed. If I am traveling at max of 20 mph, it is common to have carts whiz by and pass, so if they pull away from me, going forward this can be very dangerous. So think of the conditions and perhaps just chill-out, take it easy and enjoy those retirement years. Just a thought for safety.