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Old 03-02-2012, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by John_W View Post
Highway speed limits are 55 and interstates are 65 - 70 yet most cars can operate up to speeds of 120 - 150, well above the max speed limits. It doesn't make practical sense that golf carts that are capable of doing 25 are governed back to a speed of 19 mph, which just so happens to be the speed limit. Removing the operators's capability to have a reserve speed available is limiting the driver's capability to maneuver in and out of situations. Besides, who determined that 19 was safe and not 25?

I use 25 mph and not a higher speed because most Yamaha gas carts can go 25 after about 1 minute of tinkering with the engine, and 25 on a straight stretch of road is not a problem to handle unless you're someone who shouldn't be driving to begin with.
AMEN brother.