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Old 10-12-2010, 05:00 PM
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I know that the speed limit for patio villas and CYVs is 10 mph, at least those off of El Camino -- that speed is for ANY vehicle driving on those streets (includes, cars, golf carts and bikes). I assume if the posted speed limit is 15 mph, it applies to me whether I'm in a car or a cart or on the scooter. Like a car, just because your cart can go 19.8 mph, it doesn't mean that's the legal speed for you at all times.

I also agree with the majority -- 15 mph (and even 10 in some areas) is a reasonable speed given who all is on those streets. I'd feel heartsick if I ran over someone's pet (wouldn't feel quite as bad if it was a person, but I would feel some remorse). On the main streets (Havana, Rhapsody, Dunkirk in Hadley), I can see where someone would think 25 mph is reasonable even though I do try to take even those streets slower -- have to stop too often to pet a critter.
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