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Old 08-28-2022, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles View Post
Interesting. I could not find anything in federal statutes or the Federal Register that reference golf carts. There are some safety regulations regarding LSVs, but nothing about speed other than the definition that they go 20+ mph. All golf cart regulations appear to be state and local. IF there is any federal regulation of golf carts, it would only go to prove we have way, way too much government.
You are correct. There is no federal regulation. FL law stipulates that definition of a golf cart is a vehicle that cannot exceed 20mph. I don’t know why people keep saying 19.9 mph. If your golf cart is capable of exceeding 20mph but not 25mph it is classified as a low speed vehicle and may be driven on roads where the speed limit does not exceed 35mph. It also must be registered and insured and have safety equipment that is not required on a golf cart.
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