[Rich42]

If you bought your cart from the Villages cart store and you take it in for service and they see that you have strapped it for the additional speed, you can kiss your Warranty goodbye. Additionally if you happen to be in an accident and they determine that your cart is strapped for the additional speed I would guess the insurance company would not cover any injuries or damage.

[MCJEFE]

As others have said anything over 19.5 mph is technically a LSV Low Speed Vehicle and must be licensed and insured or your subject to a citation. Most vehicles sold around the Villages are set to 19.5 mph and then they change from 18" tires to 20" 205/65-10 tires which increases the top speed to around 22 mph. The biggest risk to adjusting the governor is speeding tickets and blowing the plastic ring gear which is around $1,200 parts and labor.

[jimbo2012]

According to Florida Statute § 320.01(42), an LSV is any four-wheel vehicle with a top speed that can travel faster than 20 miles per hour but less than 25. Essentially, an LSV occupies the space between golf carts and automobiles.

Meanwhile, Florida Statutes § 320.01(22) defines a golf cart as “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.”

This can be interpreted to mean 20 on the golf course 25 else ware????

[W.deegan@sbcglobal.net]

I have the same cart and it has been set higher. I see no adverse effects. Just had it serviced. The tech said it’s in great shape, no issues

[Rainger99]

Guidelines for LSV (Low Speed Vehicle)

Reaches speeds of 20 MPH to 25 MPH.
Has a vehicle identification number (VIN)
Headlamps
Front and rear turn signals
Taillamps
Stop lamps
Reflex reflectors, red – one on each side and one on the rear
Exterior mirror on the driver side and an interior mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side
Parking brake
Windshield
Seatbelt for each designated seat
Not be operated on any roadway with a speed limit above 35 mph.

Any person operating a low-speed vehicle (LSV) must have in their possession a valid driver license. An LSV must also be registered and insured with Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

For 3 mph over the speed limit? Lol.
Not what I asked. All I wanted to know is if it will effect drivability at lower speeds. Thanks anyways. I was doing 17mph yesterday and was getting passed by several other carts like I was standing still. So I got to assume the carts passing me made an adjustment to their cart. I’m never in a hurry to go anywhere just curious if messing with the carts governor would effect overall drivability. Again thanks for the legal advice.

Drivability does not change at slower speeds according to my friend, they did say to watch the cornering at the new speed. At least that’s what my friend said. 😉

[Garywt]

Once my warranty was up I gave the gas pedal cable a couple turns and everything is the same except top speed increased. At 18-19 mph I would get lines behind me and going up a hill it would be slower than 18 mph. Just to be curious to those behind me I felt I should at least be able to go the speed limit. Whether in a car or cart I feel that everyone’s responsibility is to keep traffic moving.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

Any negatives of adjusting the governor on a 2022 gas Yamaha Drive2, increasing the top speed from the factory set19 mph to 22 mph?
Will it effect drivability at lower speeds?
Asking for a friend, lol.

Wow! Did you get some weird responses. What a zoo, can’t tell you how fast mine goes, too many blabbing no it alls. Lol

[rrtjp]

Originally Posted by mikeycereal

My loaner is set at 19. Before I got it I rode shotgun with a friend who had his set at 23. I could feel a difference and want mine to be set higher, which the cart company said they could do once my new one comes in. I didn't notice a problem when he slowed down. For a lot of us, the extra speed comes in handy on straightaways and if you need to easily pass others who are going slow, long before any cart on the opposite path side comes closer.

For that one story here, if you were parked or stopped and someone hit you why would insurance ask if yours was set higher? I really doubt the insurance dings you if you weren't at fault anyways. But if you're a bad driver then it'll be inevitable.

Saw one cart make a dumb move this weekend, passing a slow bike through solid line over bridge just missing oncoming carts on opposite side. If you're gonna go higher remember to still drive carefully. Just because you can now pass, those solid lines are usually there around curves and blind spots to prevent accidents. Also watch your speed on those curves. You really don't want to flip the cart and mess up your body.

Saw another cart whip it through the front of a Publix this weekend too. When taking that parking lot route most people expect to stop or at least slow down in that area because of people walking in and out of the front of the store. Some other drivers just don't get it. With great cart power comes greater responsibility.

As for increasing my speed, same as a car. I'm not gonna go max speeding all over, but that little bit extra is there should I need it. Pedal to the metal only going 19 just feels like a tortoise.

My thoughts exactly. The speed is there if My friend needs it. But he will still drive carefully and responsibly.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

For 3 mph over the speed limit? Lol.
Not what I asked. All I wanted to know is if it will effect drivability at lower speeds. Thanks anyways. I was doing 17mph yesterday and was getting passed by several other carts like I was standing still. So I got to assume the carts passing me made an adjustment to their cart. I’m never in a hurry to go anywhere just curious if messing with the carts governor would effect overall drivability. Again thanks for the legal advice.

No it won't effect the drivablity. It might affect stopping ability minimally.

It seems silly to think that 2-3 mph over the limit wouldn't get you into trouble and in most cases it won't. But if you get into an accident and it's found that your cart is capable of going over 20 mph you'd get cited for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. There might be additional citations for not having the proper safety equipment that is required on an LSV.

The question I have is why are those carts set to go only up to 19mph when the legal limit is 20mph?

One thing that I think of is how accurate are these speedometers. I have an eight month old EZGO with the digital speedometer/computer. It usually registers 21mph and occasionally jumps up to 22mph. Is that speedometer accurate to 1-2mph? Does the dealer that I bought it from have some liability if there is a problem?

[EddieUA]

Just go 19 and use the extra speed for passing. 24 mph might come in handy in tight situations. Maybe go faster when in remote areas when you need to get to a tee off time. Take it easy around crowded areas. We are growing fast here in The Villages. Maybe suggest The Villages makes a toll golf cart road (no walking or biking) with limited access with a top speed of 25 which will not harm the golf cart or effect the lower speeds.

[Mrfriendly]

Originally Posted by UpNorth

My electric cart maxes out at 20mph. Can't go any faster unless going downhill, when the speed controller cuts in to slow it back down. Yet, I constantly get tail-gaited and passed by gas carts going well above 20mph. If the local police wanted to make a ton of money in The Villages, all they would need to do is to put in a few speed traps, and hand out tickets for unregistered motor vehicles. There is no reason to pass me in a golf cart if I am going 20mph.

Mr. / Ms. or Mrs. Police-person, you did not just read that!

[RobertG]

Originally Posted by rrtjp

For 3 mph over the speed limit? Lol.
Not what I asked. All I wanted to know is if it will effect drivability at lower speeds. Thanks anyways. I was doing 17mph yesterday and was getting passed by several other carts like I was standing still. So I got to assume the carts passing me made an adjustment to their cart. I’m never in a hurry to go anywhere just curious if messing with the carts governor would effect overall drivability. Again thanks for the legal advice.

To answer your question "NO" it will not affect your lower speed.

[TSO/ISPF]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

No it won't effect the drivablity. It might affect stopping ability minimally.

It seems silly to think that 2-3 mph over the limit wouldn't get you into trouble and in most cases it won't. But if you get into an accident and it's found that your cart is capable of going over 20 mph you'd get cited for driving an unregistered and uninsured vehicle. There might be additional citations for not having the proper safety equipment that is required on an LSV.

The question I have is why are those carts set to go only up to 19mph when the legal limit is 20mph?

One thing that I think of is how accurate are these speedometers. I have an eight month old EZGO with the digital speedometer/computer. It usually registers 21mph and occasionally jumps up to 22mph. Is that speedometer accurate to 1-2mph? Does the dealer that I bought it from have some liability if there is a problem?

Just put an app on your phone to verify speed. See how the app compares to the speedometer in your car. Ulysee has a good one.

[KennyP]

Originally Posted by MCJEFE

The biggest risk to adjusting the governor is speeding tickets and blowing the plastic ring gear which is around $1,200 parts and labor.

You were given a line with that one