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Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa
Nah, you changed your answer when it was pointed out that the OP was about golf cart paths, not multi-modal as you had erroneously stated.
However, let's find an area of agreement. I agree that virtually everyone calls the multi-modal paths "golf cart paths." That is what has added much confusion to this discussion. Language can be slippery, particularly since most people are imprecise in what they say. Apparently in your view the precise are "anal." 
The fact remains that no matter where you are, if you have modified your golf cart so it can exceed 20 mph and are caught driving over 20 mph you can be cited.
On the other hand, for 2 mph over 20 seems to be an unlikely charge. |
Hi Carl: I had two posts here. The first made the assumption that the OP was referring to multi-modal paths since it would unlikely that a cop would patrol a golf course cart path. so I didn't change anything only elaborated more given the continued dialogue with members
Secondly if it is an LSV or a cart modified to travel 25mph (the usual modification) and it travels in excess of the suggested speed limit on multi-modal paths then it isn't an issue unless or until there is an accident. You can bet the police will investigate if there is injury and you can bet they will issue citations accordingly. Keep in mind that carts are pre-set to 19.6 mph unless someone desire a modification and hence the reference to 20mph on multi-modal paths.
Third the police have in the past issued golf cart owners citation, while driving on multi-modal paths, for driving an unauthorized vehicle, that is a vehicle which can exceed 19.6mph but which is not licensed.
It can get confusing with all the noise generated by us all.
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