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Old 09-20-2023, 06:54 AM
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Default Speed/ Insurance

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Originally Posted by npwalters View Post
I know that golf carts are limited by law to 20mph. We all know that it is easy to change the governor and allow it to go faster.

Every time this comes up someone chirps up and states that changing the governor will invalidate your insurance if you are involved in a wreck. Does anyone have any ACTUAL proof that this has ever happened?

The fact that my cart can go a little over 20 does not mean I do go or - if involved in a mishap - was going over 20. My car will go over 100 but as long as I stay at or below the stated limit I'm legal. How would the insurance company know if an owner changed the governor? Who is to say it did not come from the factory as it currently sits?

Bottom line is I'm inclined to believe this is an old wives tale.
This is an old "Karens" tale.
Your liability will cover anything not excluded in your policy.
That said, you could be held liable in a civil suit if a court finds you negligent.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor do I play one on TV.
This is not legal advice.