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Old 09-24-2013, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mikeod View Post
It is apparent you have made up your mind on whether carts on MM paths can be cited for reckless driving when all they are doing is exceeding 20mph. That's fine. Others disagree and feel it is eminently possible to drive a cart on the MM paths in a non-reckless manner while exceeding 20mph. End of story. Have a good day.
Well, noooo....

That's not what I said. I said that speeding could be an element of reckless driving when combined with other elements, such as narrow paths, congested traffic and inclement weather.

I quoted Florida Statutes and the speech of the deputy.

But the point is that you can be cited no matter where you are for exceeding 20 mph in a golf cart --- as stated by the deputy. I quoted the law that limits all golf carts to that speed. The roadway need not be posted.

The deputy said that catching drivers who have modified their golf carts to exceed 20 mph is one of their main enforcement efforts.