[Tom Hannon]

I guess you go directly to jail, you do not pass go nor do you collect $200.

[BBQMan]

Several posters have expressed concern about the possibility of getting a ticket for going one or two mph over the posted speed. This should not happen. FL law requires giving warning tickets for speed less than 5mph over the limit except in school zones.

http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/laws.html

One person asked why people with LSV's (and I am one of them) do not drive on the road as they are allowed to do. I do not drive my LSV on the on El Camino Real and Buena Vista because I feel by doing so I expose others as well as myself to needless and inconsiderate risk. For this same reason I do not drive 45mph on the Interstate although it is perfectly legal. I know others may not agree, but believe that legal justification should never replace common sense and courtesy.

[Taj44]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

Thanks for the info.. I never noticed any speeding or bad driving while I have been in TV. Maybe it is because I was too busy speeding myself!! (NOPE).
I definitely did notice the narrow paths north of 466, and getting under 466 going north down BV.. if you dont get off soon enough.. oh boy.. you are at the intersection with no where to go. I take the fifth on what I did next.
JJ

Funny!

[RichieLion]

Originally Posted by BBQMan

Several posters have expressed concern about the possibility of getting a ticket for going one or two mph over the posted speed. This should not happen. FL law requires giving warning tickets for speed less than 5mph over the limit except in school zones.

http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/laws.html

One person asked why people with LSV's (and I am one of them) do not drive on the road as they are allowed to do. I do not drive my LSV on the on El Camino Real and Buena Vista because I feel by doing so I expose others as well as myself to needless and inconsiderate risk. For this same reason I do not drive 45mph on the Interstate although it is perfectly legal. I know others may not agree, but believe that legal justification should never replace common sense and courtesy.

Wow!!, "common sense and courtesy". What a radical idea. You think people should use their heads in situations where the letter of the law may not be the prudent thing to do even if you are, in effect, in the legal right of things?
hmmmmmmm............

[NJblue]

Originally Posted by memason

I guess I'm wondering if all the folks expressing dissatisfaction about fast golf carts also obey the posted speed limits in their cars?

You ONLY drive the posted speed limit on the tollways too ???

Just saying ....

Good point. It's not just speed either. There is at least one person on this thread who is all for ticketing a golf cart going a few MPH faster than him, but who has declared that he will continue to violate the traffic circle laws because his way is "more intuitive" to him. I'd say that traffic circle violations lead to many more accidents than a cart going a few MPH faster than yours can go.

[rn_4tots]

I have heard from several sources that the police are using radar guns while sitting in rec and pool parking lots and motorcycle cops are "hiding" in the bushes and ticketing golf carts. I don't know at what speed they are stopping people, but it is all over the area.

[Tom Hannon]

It's not fair if the cops are nailing carts going downhill @ 21 MPH. I have no problem with them ticketing the hotshots who have upgraded their carts and try to run the law abiding citizen off the road. The last thing Village people want to to drive in fear each time they go for a what is supposed to be a pleasurable ride. I wish one of the police in the area would clearify this issue.

[elevatorman]

Originally Posted by BBQMan

Several posters have expressed concern about the possibility of getting a ticket for going one or two mph over the posted speed. This should not happen. FL law requires giving warning tickets for speed less than 5mph over the limit except in school zones.

http://www.mit.edu/~jfc/laws.html

One person asked why people with LSV's (and I am one of them) do not drive on the road as they are allowed to do. I do not drive my LSV on the on El Camino Real and Buena Vista because I feel by doing so I expose others as well as myself to needless and inconsiderate risk. For this same reason I do not drive 45mph on the Interstate although it is perfectly legal. I know others may not agree, but believe that legal justification should never replace common sense and courtesy.

What I was told is they are not giving speeding tickets. They are giving tickets for driving an unregistered motor vehicle. The police were at the Sable Chase Pool at about 2 this afternoon.

[Indydealmaker]

This community is largely populated by those of an age who do not have the reflexes and peripheral vision of only a few years ago. It is time to discard the "macho" nascar facade and realize our limitations. If it takes enforcement of laws and regulations already on the books, then so be it. What is the hurry? Slow down and take advantage of the scenery. We are lucky to be alive and where we are.

[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by elevatorman

What I was told is they are not giving speeding tickets. They are giving tickets for driving an unregistered motor vehicle. The police were at the Sable Chase Pool at about 2 this afternoon.

They were at Caroline mail station about the same time today as well. They appear to be emphasizing those roads where carts share the roadway with autos, rather than the multi-modal paths.

[redwitch]

Okay, I have a cart that will easily exceed the speed limit -- I didn't ask for it to be fast, it came that way. My speed is usually between 19 and 21, occasionally a little faster, rarely any slower. I'm passed as if I'm stopped and this is on Morse where the carts are going out into traffic and sometimes cutting off a car. As Homer would say, "DOH!!" If I do get pulled over for speeding when going 21, I'll suck it up, just like I would in a car -- I may not have been going over the speed limit by a lot, but I was speeding. And, yes, I know the ticket is technically for operating an unregistered vehicle since it is being driven over the authorized limit for a cart.

I don't think the police can ticket on non-street multi-modal paths -- they're considered private property. Personally, I wish they could. Some people really do drive on these paths way too fast.

I doubt if they'll get those going 20 or 21, but anything faster is really insane (unless street legal) and they deserve the ticket. If my understanding of the law is correct, street legal vehicles, including golf carts and scooters must keep their speed to under 21 mph when using the multi-modal paths. (Please note that's "IF.")

[chacam]

Originally Posted by redwitch

If my understanding of the law is correct, street legal vehicles, including golf carts and scooters must keep their speed to under 21 mph when using the multi-modal paths. (Please note that's "IF.")

What law would that be ?

[Halle]

Does anyone know where I can find out what type of vehicles are authorized to operate on the Multi-modal paths?

[pooh]

After reading so many posts on this subject, for the life of me, I can't understand why some feel they aren't subject to Florida laws concerning golf CART speeds. If you have to go no faster than 19.9mph, what's the problem. Most golf carts aren't equipped with seat belts, and passengers can easily be ejected from a cart. It's happened around here and if I recall correctly, someone was seriously injured or died as a result. Correct me if I'm mistaken.

In Florida, a golf cart may be operated only upon a county road that has been designated by a county, or a municipal street that has been designated by a municipality, for use by golf carts. Prior to making such a designation, the responsible local governmental entity must first determine that golf carts may safely travel on or cross the public road or street, considering factors including the speed, volume, and character of motor vehicle traffic using the road or street. Upon a determination that golf carts may be safely operated on a designated road or street, the responsible governmental entity shall post appropriate signs to indicate that such operation is allowed.

Multimodal paths most likely don't fall under this rule, but again, it's not just carts on these paths....there are bikers, walkers, and even some in motorized chairs. What's the big rush? Why do you have to drive faster than the law states? What are the golf cart rules in the state you left?

[pooh]

Originally Posted by chacam

What law would that be ?

For driving on Florida roads:

Florida law 320.01 ......320.01 Definitions, general.--As used in the Florida Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:

(22) "Golf cart" means a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.

If golf carts can't be driven at speeds faster than 20 on the roads, the same most likely applies to the paths since that is the state definition of a golf cart. If not, driving faster than 20 on paths is reckless and could endanger many, including the driver of said cart.