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Old 11-22-2024, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MDFlyer View Post
Nobody has mentioned here, or anywhere I have seen, but If your "golf cart" can exceed 19.8 MPH you are subject to a lawsuit that could cost you your home and more if you are involved in an accident. Also, you are subject to criminal charges for operating an unlicensed motor vehicle. You cannot win in court with either of these cases. The speed doesn't have to have anything to do with the accident either if your cart can exceed the speed it is certified for and that is 19.8 MPH. Are you willing to risk this for a few MPH?
I can point to Florida law 320.01(22) which gives 20mph. Where does the 19.8 MPH number come from?
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