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Old 09-27-2013, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by rubicon View Post
Carl: You are spot on. I believe the police issue a citation when a golf cart is modified to go above 20mph as an unauthorized vehicle because it is not licensed or has insurance.

I also believe I am correct when saying that the police can moderate your speed while traveling in a diamond lane or on a street with such designation.

What I do not agree with is that an LSV should be allowed o multi-modal paths. However it does bode well for the argument that there is a speed limit on multi-modal paths. Hence if an LSV is exceeding 20mph then the driver is in violation.

I have seen scooters on the multi-modal paths.

I also have seen a segway
On a couple of occasions I've seen the powered wheelchairs (similar to Hoverounds) on the MMPs. Usually over near Freedom Pointe.

This makes me think that the Travelscoot might be legal on the MMPs. I have met one man in The Villages who had one. Take a look at Gallery - Best Mobility Scooters - The TravelScoot is the lightest and best mobility scooter or electric wheelchair in the world! It folds and unfolds as quick and easy as an umbrella, runs on Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries and has legions of devoted

I'm surprised that I haven't seen more three wheel bicycles here. Due to my spine surgery I've (reluctantly) given up on the idea that I would ever ride a two wheel bike again. I've also taken my last horseback ride. We've all heard it: growing old is not for sissies.