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Originally Posted by kathym.sutton@gmail.com
I don't understand...if the cart is capable of going faster, but you don't go faster, are they ok? How fast does one have to go to be considered street legal? Is there a way for a golf cart service person to put a limit on the speed so that it doesn't come under street legal?
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Golf carts are defined by their inability to exceed 20 mph, and can only be driven on roads with a speed limit of 30 (when no cart lane is available). LSVs are capable of 25 mph and can be driven on roads with a speed limit of 35 or less. Even if you are not exceeding these maximum speeds, you can be cited if the cart CAN go faster (and LEOs will check it). It usually only comes up if there is an accident. Also, if the cart is found capable of exceeding these speed, your insurance will probably not cover you. The cart retailers are required, BY LAW, not to sell anything that exceeds these limits, and will typically adjust your cart or LSV back to these limits at a service appointment. The problem is not with the manufacturer or retailer, it is individual owners who adjust the governor on the cart to achieve speeds of 25, 30 or even 35. Until they get caught, that is!