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Old 09-20-2023, 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by bogmonster View Post
It’s not carts going 20.1, but rather much faster. I clocked my buddies cart at 32 mph
Agree 100%, however, both could be charged equally under the law (although unlikely). And this is why I think this law needs to be modified---just being capable should not be the standard for unlawful operation of a golf cart, you should actually be exceeding 20.

My car is capable of 140, should I be charged with "speeding"?
My kitchen knives are capable of killing my neighbor---should I be charged with murder?
My bottle of fireball in my liquor cabinet is capable of making me drunk---should I be charged?

The law kind of reminds me of the move "Minority Report" where psychics predicted a future crime and LEOs arrested the perps for actions they have not yet taken.