Golf cart speed

[TVJewel]

:shrug:
I am passed up many times when driving my cart. I thought the limit for golf carts was 20 mph. When last serviced I had it increased from 18 to 20. Just heard from a neighbor that 24 mph was approved. True? Can't find that anywhere to verify. Thanks!

[Chatbrat]

The law is 19.9-25 for street legal

[golfing eagles]

:shrug:
I am passed up many times when driving my cart. I thought the limit for golf carts was 20 mph. When last serviced I had it increased from 18 to 20. Just heard from a neighbor that 24 mph was approved. True? Can't find that anywhere to verify. Thanks!

False.

Florida Golf Cart & Low Speed Vehicle Laws
Guidelines for Golf Carts and PTVs (Personal Transportation Vehicles)
A golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
Operating a golf cart on public roads is prohibited unless the road has been determined safe*by local jurisdiction to be used by golf carts. In this case, there will be appropriate golf cart signs, etc.
Golf carts may only operate on streets with posted speed limits of 30 MPH and under. Golf carts may, however, cross streets with posted speed limits of 45 MPH and under- just not drive them.
Golf carts may only travel during daytime unless the local government has authorized night driving and the golf cart is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield. Then, it may be used at night.
Golf carts may not be operated on public roads or streets by persons under the age of 14.
Golf carts are only allowed a max speed of 20 MPH or less.

[baustgen]

Think you are going 70 mph on I75 and count the cars passing you. Now do you understand?

[OpusX1]

If your tired of getting passed get yourself a plum quick cart.
Plum Quick Golf Cart vs 5.0 Mustang - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgYrD8sBNNc) :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

[Polar Bear]

...you are going 70 mph on I75...count the cars passing you...
Pretty well sums it up.

[leftyf]

Sometime when there is no other carts close by, get your cart to it's top speed and slam on the brakes. It's really scary at 20 mph. The cart just skids and the rear brakes don't stop you nearly quick enough to avoid an accident. I don't want to go faster than 20 mph on my cart.

[villagetinker]

Pinellas Place has a radar sign on it currently. As I went by in my car, it said 29 MPH, my speedometer indicated very close to 30, I NEVER DID CATCH UP TO THE GOLF CART IN FRONT OF ME! Also, I have been PASSED on the right by a golf cart, when I was doing 30 to 31 MPH in my car! I regularly see golf carts passing other carts in Pinellas place. It appears many people are just in a hurry.....

[rjm1cc]

:shrug:
I am passed up many times when driving my cart. I thought the limit for golf carts was 20 mph. When last serviced I had it increased from 18 to 20. Just heard from a neighbor that 24 mph was approved. True? Can't find that anywhere to verify. Thanks!

I think it is still 19.5. If your cart is driven faster you have to get a license and different insurance on it. The 24 could be the max. From memory I would have said 25.
Take a look at this to get the correct details
https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/mv/lowspeedvehicles.pdf

[kellyjam]

The Villages Golf Carts in Brownwood moved my neighbors cart speed up to 24 for his Yamaha. They said it wouldn't work on Club Cars because it would cause backfiring. Get ready for a lot of Yamaha's in TV going 24.

[birdiebill]

To be a legal golf cart in Florida, it can not exceed 20 mph. If it goes faster than that, it is considered a low speed vehicle by Florida law. To be a LEGAL low speed vehicle, the owner must register it with the state, license it and carry insurance on it. PERIOD. Many have increased the speed of their carts to over 20 and have no recourse IF they are ever stopped by law enforcement or are involved in an accident.

[village dreamer]

how about some speed traps........and ticket$$$$

[Polar Bear]

...Get ready for a lot of Yamaha's in TV going 24.
You mean like it's been for years?

[tagjr1]

"--if they are ever stopped by Law Enforcement", When was the last time LE stopped any golf cart for any infractions here in the Villages?

[kcrazorbackfan]

how about some speed traps........and ticket$$$$

That will really **** the natives off. People will squall about that worse than dog poop.

"--if they are ever stopped by Law Enforcement", When was the last time LE stopped any golf cart for any infractions here in the Villages?

A Sumter Co Sheriff's Deputy stopped a cart right behind my home on St. Charles last night for speeding; I went out on the patio to watch/listen.

[patfla06]

Drive sometime on Pinellas Place.
I regularly see carts doing 30!!!

[DonH57]

Drive sometime on Pinellas Place.
I regularly see carts doing 30!!!

I see this regularly on Enrique, Morse, Madero, San Marino, Palo Alto, just to name some streets every day of the week at any hour. I'd take a wild guess 60 percent of all the golf carts in the villages are illegally set to run faster than 20 mph.

[Edjkoz]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.

[ColdNoMore]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.

EXACTLY!! :BigApplause:...:BigApplause:...:BigApplause:

[Allegiance]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.
I do think this speeding puts others at risk. It's only logical. Think about it.

[buzzy]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.

It's because of speed envy.

[Bosoxfan]

My Sentiments exactly....a voice of reason.:bigbow:I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.

[Lindaketchup]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.
:BigApplause: :BigApplause: :BigApplause:

[DonH57]

I don't know why this is a constant topic of conversation. Who cares. If someone passes me, it doesn't concern me or affect my life one bit. You want to pass me? Go ahead.

I have no problem with being passed by another cart. What's dangerous is when you are passed by a cart on either a blind corner or the passing cart cuts back in front of you expecting you to make an evasive maneuver while you get a one finger salute from the driver. Quite frankly these cart operators don't care because they know they will never be caught and won't have to answer for an incident they will cause. No way to trace or identify their cart. No responsibility any more in today's society.

[rubicon]

I have no problem with being passed by another cart. What's dangerous is when you are passed by a cart on either a blind corner or the passing cart cuts back in front of you expecting you to make an evasive maneuver while you get a one finger salute from the driver. Quite frankly these cart operators don't care because they know they will never be caught and won't have to answer for an incident they will cause. No way to trace or identify their cart. No responsibility any more in today's society.

Now you address another subject entirely. it is referred to as "unsafe passing". the fact of the matter is the number one cause for an auto/cart accident is "distraction".

I contend because of the structure of MMP's the volume of pedestrian, bike cart traffic that a golf cart driver is lucky to average 17 mph.

I was behind a guy in his golf cart yesterday that cut across Canal to avoid turning left legally at the gate. it appeared as if he did not have the flexibility to properly maneuver his cart. he was traveling at 14-15 mph and I had to follow him until he made a right turn at the Stillwater Tunnel. Its was absolutely maddening but on that stretch of MMP passing is not safe because there are too many curves . as some may recall this is the stretch of MMP wherein TV added an additional walk area for pedestrian

The Villages is rapidly expanding and unless you desire to remain local you will be required to travel some distances for golf, etc. I desire to play both the courses north and south.

[UpNorth]

There are no "speeding tickets" for golf carts. If your cart is going (or is simply able to go) over 20mph, you have an illegal vehicle. You don't even need to go over 20mph to get a fine for a illegal vehicle. The fine is around $255, and you have to get a mechanic to set it back to legal speed and show the certification to a judge. I can imagine there are plenty of Villagers willing to take this risk for a couple of extra miles of speed. Carts are not designed to go fast, and are risky to drive at higher speeds.

[photo1902]

The in-law's looked at new Yamaha cart at Carts and Clubs last week, and were told by a salesperson they set them to reach 24mph.

[justjim]

how about some speed traps........and ticket$$$$

As I recall, the tragic accidents in The Villages (fatalities) were not caused by a golf cart going 24 mph, rather, by collision of a car and a golf cart. A golf cart, given its size, weight and safety equipment, is inheriting more dangerous than a car. Careful what you wish for.......a ticket will not change anything except your bank balance IMHO.

[golfing eagles]

The in-law's looked at new Yamaha cart at Carts and Clubs last week, and were told by a salesperson they set them to reach 24mph.

That is very strange. It would be unusual for a business to make a policy in violation of state law. They could be fined, heavily, by the state. Even worse, they could be sued by anyone who gets a ticket, and God forbid, anyone hurt in an accident due to cart speed. I would question whether the in-laws heard correctly, and if they did, what was the salesman's understanding of golf cart speed. Every time I bring in my cart for yearly service (at Villages Carts, Brownwood) they have checked to make sure it can't EXCEED 20 mph.

[biker1]

What they experienced has been true in the past (and apparently still is today). I know people who have purchased golf carts from other dealers that have been set well above 20 mph. I know a number of people who have adjusted their governors. This is not unusual. There is no need to comment - just stating reality.

That is very strange. It would be unusual for a business to make a policy in violation of state law. They could be fined, heavily, by the state. Even worse, they could be sued by anyone who gets a ticket, and God forbid, anyone hurt in an accident due to cart speed. I would question whether the in-laws heard correctly, and if they did, what was the salesman's understanding of golf cart speed. Every time I bring in my cart for yearly service (at Villages Carts, Brownwood) they have checked to make sure it can't EXCEED 20 mph.

[autumnspring]

False.

Florida Golf Cart & Low Speed Vehicle Laws
Guidelines for Golf Carts and PTVs (Personal Transportation Vehicles)
A golf cart must be equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
Operating a golf cart on public roads is prohibited unless the road has been determined safe*by local jurisdiction to be used by golf carts. In this case, there will be appropriate golf cart signs, etc.
Golf carts may only operate on streets with posted speed limits of 30 MPH and under. Golf carts may, however, cross streets with posted speed limits of 45 MPH and under- just not drive them.
Golf carts may only travel during daytime unless the local government has authorized night driving and the golf cart is equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and a windshield. Then, it may be used at night.
Golf carts may not be operated on public roads or streets by persons under the age of 14.
Golf carts are only allowed a max speed of 20 MPH or less.

The new 2017 Yamaha golf carts come set up to do 24 mph. That has led to the confusion.

Far as I know, or think I know, if your golf cart does over 20mph you need to have plates on it, insurance and it can only be driven by a licensed driver.

I often wonder. Anyone here is either retired or on vacation. HURRY UP AND RELAX explains my view of the people who need to do all the dumb things we see them doing.

As to brakes. If, you are not aware the golf carts only have brakes on the rear wheels. When you hit the brakes the weight shifts forward and it is easy to make it skid.

Then you have the four seaters. The golf cart weighs 1100 pounds. Figure average people in the cart at another 200 lbs each that is another 800 lbs. So you have a top heavy vehicle with only brakes on the rear wheels that handles like a brick and 20mph is not fast enough for you?

[John_W]

The new 2017 Yamaha golf carts come set up to do 24 mph. That has led to the confusion.
...I often wonder. Anyone here is either retired or on vacation. HURRY UP AND RELAX explains my view of the people who need to do all the dumb things we see them doing...

All veterans are familiar with the term "Hurry Up and Wait", and TV is made up of 20.4% of veterans or roughly 1 in 5, so Hurry Up and Relax is the next logical step. If someone wants to go faster or pass, no big deal, go ahead be my guest. I don't drive my cart all that much since I only use it when I play golf. Going anywhere else, I prefer a radio and air conditioning, so the car is what I drive. I really don't see the big deal in driving a golf cart everywhere unless you like to sweat a lot.

[DARFAP]

There are no "speeding tickets" for golf carts. If your cart is going (or is simply able to go) over 20mph, you have an illegal vehicle. You don't even need to go over 20mph to get a fine for a illegal vehicle. The fine is around $255, and you have to get a mechanic to set it back to legal speed and show the certification to a judge. I can imagine there are plenty of Villagers willing to take this risk for a couple of extra miles of speed. Carts are not designed to go fast, and are risky to drive at higher speeds.
Actually, see if you can find the story from the guy who passed a golf cart at a speed approaching 25. He was north of 466, as I recall, and was in the road passing when a cop saw him and eventually stopped him. The guy said he was charged with a felony because he drove a non-street legal cart at an excessive speed on a roadway. So there are tickets in such situations.

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[John_W]

Originally Posted by UpNorth
There are no "speeding tickets" for golf carts. If your cart is going (or is simply able to go) over 20mph, you have an illegal vehicle. You don't even need to go over 20mph to get a fine for a illegal vehicle. The fine is around $255, and you have to get a mechanic to set it back to legal speed and show the certification to a judge. I can imagine there are plenty of Villagers willing to take this risk for a couple of extra miles of speed. Carts are not designed to go fast, and are risky to drive at higher speeds.

Actually, see if you can find the story from the guy who passed a golf cart at a speed approaching 25. He was north of 466, as I recall, and was in the road passing when a cop saw him and eventually stopped him. The guy said he was charged with a felony because he drove a non-street legal cart at an excessive speed on a roadway. So there are tickets in such situations.



You're both right since you're both saying the same thing, UpNorth is basically saying you're given an unregistered vehicle ticket, not a speeding ticket. Here's from a blog called "Inside the Bubble" and what really happens when stopped by the police for speeding in The Villages.

Recently my wife and I were going to Spanish Springs to meet another couple for dinner and a movie. Somewhere along Morse Blvd., out of the blue, I see a Deputy Sheriff on a motorcycle with his lights flashing behind me in the (Golf Cart) ‘Diamond Lane’.

I pulled to a stop and the Deputy informed me that I was exceeding 20mph in my “golf cart”. He gave me a slip of paper which stated that the Florida Statute 320.01 defines a golf cart. Because of this, when I exceeded 20 mph I was no longer in a golf cart but I was driving a motorized vehicle on public roads without proper registration or license. He then served me with a citation to that effect and told me it was a criminal offense.

He also said that if I produced a certified letter from a golf cart shop that the golf cart was adjusted to not exceed 20 mph the judge may let me off with just court costs. The citation had a date that I was to appear in the county court in Bushnell, FL. It also stated “Criminal Violation court appearance required”.

I thought to myself – here I am enjoying one of the most talked about benefits of “Florida’s Most Friendly City” on my way to a movie and I end up as a criminal.

I was very anxious so when I got home I searched the internet trying to find out how hot the water was that I was in. I went to TalkOfTheVillages and found some discussion related to my situation.

I went to the Sumter County Clerk website and found that a CLASS 2 Misdemeanor was a Criminal offense punishable with a fine of up to $500 and 6 months in the county jail.

I thought WHAT! – Morse Blvd. has a speed limit of 30mph – I was not going any speed close to the limit and I could end up fined and in jail because I was in a golf cart and not in a car. And in addition to that I will now have a CRIMINAL RECORD.

Going to Court

I appeared in court in Bushnell at 9:00 a.m. on the proper date. Misdemeanor offenses are prosecuted in Courtroom B of the court house. The Judge took time to explain in great detail how the pleading process worked and the procedure that followed each type of plea. He also said that he puts everyone on probation, usually for six months, to allow them time to pay the costs incurred. One important note stated by the judge is that he evaluates each case on its own merits, so a person should not expect the same sentencing as any other person who committed the same violation. His questions to each person who I witnessed appearing before him, including myself, were to clarify the violation and circumstances related to it.

When I was called to come before him, he read the charge and ask me for my plea. My plea was “No Contest” because I had no idea I was creating a criminal offense by driving the golf cart in excess of 20 mph. I now know I was wrong, but I didn’t even think I was speeding since Morse Blvd. has a 30 mph speed limit. Next time I want to go “speeding” in a golf cart, I’ll be bringing my trusty technology from Remotecarstarterhero.com. Eat that radars.

The Judge was very pleasant and professional while carrying out his duties. He didn’t fine me but told me I had court costs to pay and that he was withholding adjudication for which I am very grateful. Also, I was placed on probation until the costs were paid.

I then had some papers to sign in the court room. After this I went to the County Clerks office to setup payment and find out the amounts due ($253-court costs) and then to the cashiers office to pay – cash, credit card, (no personal checks). She sent me down the street to take the probation clerk my receipt. The lady at this office had me fill out more papers of personal info. for their system and pay them $50. This could only be a money order, nothing else – no cash, no check, no credit card only a money order. The lady in the office said I could get a money order at the Shell gas station on the corner. I walk to the gas station and gave the clerk $51.50 for the $50 money order. After I gave the lady in the probation office the $50 money order she said the case was closed and I should get written notification within a week.


All the people at the court house were nice and pleasant to deal with. That includes the clerks, the deputies, and the Judge.


It cost $304.50 at the court house and approximately $125.00 for the certification of the golf cart. TOTAL $429.50


At the end of the process you have a CRIMINAL RECORD.

NOTE: Before you can enter the court room you must be wearing long pants (no Shorts), a tucked in shirt that is buttoned up, no hat, no sunglasses, no chewing gum. If you do wear shorts, your case will be put last for the day, even though it may be 9am, you'll be there until the end of court.

[PNaughton]

:BigApplause::BigApplause::gc:

[champion6]

Actually, see if you can find the story from the guy who passed a golf cart at a speed approaching 25. He was north of 466, as I recall, and was in the road passing when a cop saw him and eventually stopped him. The guy said he was charged with a felony because he drove a non-street legal cart at an excessive speed on a roadway. So there are tickets in such situations. To be correct, he wasn't charged with a felony. He was charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense.

"I went to the Sumter County Clerk website and found that a CLASS 2 Misdemeanor was a Criminal offense punishable with a fine of up to $500 and 6 months in the county jail."

[Fraugoofy]

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[rubicon]

for 11 years that i have lived here this has been one of those obsessive topics that seems to never go away. Why? Its all about nothing.

the recent fatality did not occur because of speed. it occurred because a pedestrian chose to walk in a diamond lane causing the cart drive to leave it and get struck.

while residents have been clamoring for cops to arrest golf cat speeders I have been complaining about pedestrian walking or jogging in a diamond lane and causing a golf cart driver to leave the diamond lane.

Look at the cause of most golf cart accidents and they are pure and simple caused because of distraction

[birdiebill]

The whole issue boils down to this. If any of us have our golf cart governor adjusted so the cart can exceed 20 miles per hour, to be legal, we must register the cart as a low speed vehicle with the state, have the registered license plate attached to the cart, and have it insured. The speed is not the issue. The issue is the cart is no longer legally considered a golf cart if it exceeds 20 mph. If properly registered, plated, and insured, it can legally exceed 20 mph without being in violation.

[golfing eagles]

The whole issue boils down to this. If any of us have our golf cart governor adjusted so the cart can exceed 20 miles per hour, to be legal, we must register the cart as a low speed vehicle with the state, have the registered license plate attached to the cart, and have it insured. The speed is not the issue. The issue is the cart is no longer legally considered a golf cart if it exceeds 20 mph. If properly registered, plated, and insured, it can legally exceed 20 mph without being in violation.

Apparently also needs a different windshield and wipers, seat belts, and all the turn signals. Then, you are permitted to go all of 25 mph, and can drive on any road with a speed limit of 35 or less. Translation---you can then take your cart out on BV or Morse and be a PITA to every other vehicle on the road, create a hazard that other drivers will make dumb moves to get around, all while driving a cart that is less visible and weighs 1/10 as much as a car. Have fun!!!!!!

[biker1]

I am pretty sure most people reading this thread understand that. Many people have illegal golf carts. Many people drive their golf carts over 20 mph. It is what it is.

The whole issue boils down to this. If any of us have our golf cart governor adjusted so the cart can exceed 20 miles per hour, to be legal, we must register the cart as a low speed vehicle with the state, have the registered license plate attached to the cart, and have it insured. The speed is not the issue. The issue is the cart is no longer legally considered a golf cart if it exceeds 20 mph. If properly registered, plated, and insured, it can legally exceed 20 mph without being in violation.

[dewilson58]

That is very strange. It would be unusual for a business to make a policy in violation of state law. They could be fined, heavily, by the state. Even worse, they could be sued by anyone who gets a ticket, and God forbid, anyone hurt in an accident due to cart speed. I would question whether the in-laws heard correctly, and if they did, what was the salesman's understanding of golf cart speed. Every time I bring in my cart for yearly service (at Villages Carts, Brownwood) they have checked to make sure it can't EXCEED 20 mph.

Surprisingly, they are turning the speeds up at the BW service garage. My neighbor told me, & I confirmed.

[dewilson58]

Pinellas Place has a radar sign on it currently. As I went by in my car, it said 29 MPH, my speedometer indicated very close to 30, I NEVER DID CATCH UP TO THE GOLF CART IN FRONT OF ME! Also, I have been PASSED on the right by a golf cart, when I was doing 30 to 31 MPH in my car! I regularly see golf carts passing other carts in Pinellas place. It appears many people are just in a hurry.....

I love the rolling hills on 466a................I can get my cart close to 22.

:MOJE_whot:

[golfing eagles]

Surprisingly, they are turning the speeds up at the BW service garage. My neighbor told me, & I confirmed.

Maybe I'll go back and get an adjustment. Not that I am anxious to drive a top heavy cart with poor braking and handling abilities over 20, but for those rare times that I need to pass a very slow cart or cyclist it would be nice to have some speed in reserve. I don't think any of us would buy a car that could go 70 and no faster. It would be a safety hazard when passing, merging, or avoiding an accident.

[autumnspring]

You're both right since you're both saying the same thing, UpNorth is basically saying you're given an unregistered vehicle ticket, not a speeding ticket. Here's from a blog called "Inside the Bubble" and what really happens when stopped by the police for speeding in The Villages.

Recently my wife and I were going to Spanish Springs to meet another couple for dinner and a movie. Somewhere along Morse Blvd., out of the blue, I see a Deputy Sheriff on a motorcycle with his lights flashing behind me in the (Golf Cart) ‘Diamond Lane’.

I pulled to a stop and the Deputy informed me that I was exceeding 20mph in my “golf cart”. He gave me a slip of paper which stated that the Florida Statute 320.01 defines a golf cart. Because of this, when I exceeded 20 mph I was no longer in a golf cart but I was driving a motorized vehicle on public roads without proper registration or license. He then served me with a citation to that effect and told me it was a criminal offense.

He also said that if I produced a certified letter from a golf cart shop that the golf cart was adjusted to not exceed 20 mph the judge may let me off with just court costs. The citation had a date that I was to appear in the county court in Bushnell, FL. It also stated “Criminal Violation court appearance required”.

I thought to myself – here I am enjoying one of the most talked about benefits of “Florida’s Most Friendly City” on my way to a movie and I end up as a criminal.

I was very anxious so when I got home I searched the internet trying to find out how hot the water was that I was in. I went to TalkOfTheVillages and found some discussion related to my situation.

I went to the Sumter County Clerk website and found that a CLASS 2 Misdemeanor was a Criminal offense punishable with a fine of up to $500 and 6 months in the county jail.

I thought WHAT! – Morse Blvd. has a speed limit of 30mph – I was not going any speed close to the limit and I could end up fined and in jail because I was in a golf cart and not in a car. And in addition to that I will now have a CRIMINAL RECORD.

Going to Court

I appeared in court in Bushnell at 9:00 a.m. on the proper date. Misdemeanor offenses are prosecuted in Courtroom B of the court house. The Judge took time to explain in great detail how the pleading process worked and the procedure that followed each type of plea. He also said that he puts everyone on probation, usually for six months, to allow them time to pay the costs incurred. One important note stated by the judge is that he evaluates each case on its own merits, so a person should not expect the same sentencing as any other person who committed the same violation. His questions to each person who I witnessed appearing before him, including myself, were to clarify the violation and circumstances related to it.

When I was called to come before him, he read the charge and ask me for my plea. My plea was “No Contest” because I had no idea I was creating a criminal offense by driving the golf cart in excess of 20 mph. I now know I was wrong, but I didn’t even think I was speeding since Morse Blvd. has a 30 mph speed limit. Next time I want to go “speeding” in a golf cart, I’ll be bringing my trusty technology from Remotecarstarterhero.com. Eat that radars.

The Judge was very pleasant and professional while carrying out his duties. He didn’t fine me but told me I had court costs to pay and that he was withholding adjudication for which I am very grateful. Also, I was placed on probation until the costs were paid.

I then had some papers to sign in the court room. After this I went to the County Clerks office to setup payment and find out the amounts due ($253-court costs) and then to the cashiers office to pay – cash, credit card, (no personal checks). She sent me down the street to take the probation clerk my receipt. The lady at this office had me fill out more papers of personal info. for their system and pay them $50. This could only be a money order, nothing else – no cash, no check, no credit card only a money order. The lady in the office said I could get a money order at the Shell gas station on the corner. I walk to the gas station and gave the clerk $51.50 for the $50 money order. After I gave the lady in the probation office the $50 money order she said the case was closed and I should get written notification within a week.


All the people at the court house were nice and pleasant to deal with. That includes the clerks, the deputies, and the Judge.


It cost $304.50 at the court house and approximately $125.00 for the certification of the golf cart. TOTAL $429.50


At the end of the process you have a CRIMINAL RECORD.

NOTE: Before you can enter the court room you must be wearing long pants (no Shorts), a tucked in shirt that is buttoned up, no hat, no sunglasses, no chewing gum. If you do wear shorts, your case will be put last for the day, even though it may be 9am, you'll be there until the end of court.

As I read your post-
1. You cannlt claim ignorance of the law. It is not a valid excuse-DEFENSE.
2. LAWS are an attempt to protect ALL.
3. As to YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD. I expect if you check it gets expunged in two years. You may want to check.
I expect you are not the first one to ask and hopefully people in the court will have the answer for you, I am not an atty. I expect the CRIMINAL RECORD means that should you commit this CRIME again they will ?????? increase the fine? Jail you???? As you posted, you are on probation.
You should find out what that means=IF YOU DO NOT KNOW.
4. As a friend said-If, you have a golf cart that will do 30mph YOU WILL DO 30MPH.
5. WHO KNOWS-perhaps your post will convince others to TURN THE GOVERNOR ON THEIR GOLF CART BACK TO THE PROPER LEGAL SETTING?????

[DARFAP]

To be correct, he wasn't charged with a felony. He was charged with a misdemeanor criminal offense.

"I went to the Sumter County Clerk website and found that a CLASS 2 Misdemeanor was a Criminal offense punishable with a fine of up to $500 and 6 months in the county jail."
Yeah, I see that. Thanks.


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[autumnspring]

for 11 years that i have lived here this has been one of those obsessive topics that seems to never go away. Why? Its all about nothing.

the recent fatality did not occur because of speed. it occurred because a pedestrian chose to walk in a diamond lane causing the cart drive to leave it and get struck.

while residents have been clamoring for cops to arrest golf cat speeders I have been complaining about pedestrian walking or jogging in a diamond lane and causing a golf cart driver to leave the diamond lane.

Look at the cause of most golf cart accidents and they are pure and simple caused because of distraction

You insist on trying to justify.

The fact is that the Villages is congested. We've all seen people do STUPID things. Here, you are dealing with people who stop in the middle of the road to BS, people walking dogs on leashes way too long to have any control of their pets, people driving golf carts that as you read thes posts have no idea about safety and likely drive their car in the same manner, OH AND PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS THINK IT IS SOMEONE BUT THEIR FAULT.

Read the posts about round a bouts. Clearly, a belief that the other people on the road know the law and are going to follow it ARE A REAL REACH.

ALMOST EVERY ACCIDENT IS AVOIDABLE. That accident that your report the golf cart drove out of hios lane because someone else was blocking his lane-THAT TOO SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. The person blocking the lane was WRONG. The person in the golf cart that steered into traffic was likely INATTENTIVE should have slowed down or checked for a way around long before they chose to pull into traffic, the car driver should have realized what was going on and corrected by SEEING A WAY TO AVOID WHAT MIGHT AND IN THIS CASE WHAT DID HAPPEN.

RE: the diamond lanes
It IS a multi use lane. Far as I know the joggers have the right to use it. I know bikes have the right to use it.
I DO NOT KNOW YOU BUT FORM YOUR POST-I EXPECT YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY THAT HAVE YOU GOLF CART SET FOR ILLEGAL SPEED AN THUS YOU THINK EVERYONE BUT YOU IS WRONG.

[MangiaMangia]

For those of you with a smart phone ~ download a free app called "Speedometer Free Speed Limit Alert". It has a Green 55 as it's logo.
We always use it when we travel in our golf cart. It shows how fast you are going. We can get 22 - 23 Downhill. 19 - 21 straight away.
Some of you may think you are going 20 MPH when your cart may only be doing 15...... It's a great way to check your own cart.

[rubicon]

You insist on trying to justify.

The fact is that the Villages is congested. We've all seen people do STUPID things. Here, you are dealing with people who stop in the middle of the road to BS, people walking dogs on leashes way too long to have any control of their pets, people driving golf carts that as you read thes posts have no idea about safety and likely drive their car in the same manner, OH AND PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS THINK IT IS SOMEONE BUT THEIR FAULT.

Read the posts about round a bouts. Clearly, a belief that the other people on the road know the law and are going to follow it ARE A REAL REACH.

ALMOST EVERY ACCIDENT IS AVOIDABLE. That accident that your report the golf cart drove out of hios lane because someone else was blocking his lane-THAT TOO SHOULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED. The person blocking the lane was WRONG. The person in the golf cart that steered into traffic was likely INATTENTIVE should have slowed down or checked for a way around long before they chose to pull into traffic, the car driver should have realized what was going on and corrected by SEEING A WAY TO AVOID WHAT MIGHT AND IN THIS CASE WHAT DID HAPPEN.

RE: the diamond lanes
It IS a multi use lane. Far as I know the joggers have the right to use it. I know bikes have the right to use it.
I DO NOT KNOW YOU BUT FORM YOUR POST-I EXPECT YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY THAT HAVE YOU GOLF CART SET FOR ILLEGAL SPEED AN THUS YOU THINK EVERYONE BUT YOU IS WRONG.

suesiegel:

You and I have had many a friendly exchange over the years on these pages. So my apology for making you angry as that was not my intent. Please understand my intent was not to justify but to share my observations. I am under no obligation to justify myself to anyone except GOD

You and I agree The villages is congested. I stated many times in the past this congestion adds to the slowing of golf carts on MMP's Again I 'll wager a golf cart on any MMP doesn't average 17mph. Ego my statement that this obsession with speed is a nothing burger.

Most of what you comment on has nothing to do with the issue of speeding golf carts; albeit PEOPLE DOING STUPID THINGS DOES FOLD IN NICELY TO MY COMMENTS ABOUT DISTRACTION AS THE PRIMARY CAUSE OF MOST ACCIDENTS.

All accidents are avoidable that's why they are called accident. As I recall the definition of an accident is "a sudden and unforeseen event". at least that is what I taught my employees vis vis an intentional event . We paid for a car that caught fire. However we did not pay if the policyholder torched his car.

the use of diamond lanes depends on whether a sidewalk was provided. where this accident occurs a very wide sidewalk exists. had it been say on Rio Grande or Del Mar we might agree .

I hope my comments bridge any misunderstandings.

Personal Best Regards:

[Polar Bear]

The equivalent's been said many times before, but I have to get it off my chest...

Are those folks that are so concerned about a golf cart going 23 mph just as concerned about a car going 75 mph on the Interstate? I know, I know...it's not the same...cars are LEGALLY ABLE to go over 70. Carts are not LEGALLY ABLE to go over 20. Big deal. To exceed 70 on the Interstate or to exceed 20 in your golf cart by a few mph are both illegal. And one is about as dangerous as the other...not very...as long as the driver is being careful. And one about as likely to be enforced as the other...thank goodness.

Someday the law will likely change. The carts-cannot-legally-be-able-to-go-over-20mph law is antiquated...put in place before places like TV even existed. It was the last century when LSV's were first defined.

The vast majority of golf carts in TV are able to go over 20 mph. And most are driven a little over 20 mph. And the drivers of those vehicles are for the most part safe drivers. Life Rubicon and others have said many times...it's the careless, inattentive or simply unskilled driver that is the problem.

There. I feel better. :)

[dewilson58]

The equivalent's been said many times before, but I have to get it off my chest...

Are those folks that are so concerned about a golf cart going 23 mph just as concerned about a car going 75 mph on the Interstate? I know, I know...it's not the same...cars are LEGALLY ABLE to go over 70. Carts are not LEGALLY ABLE to go over 20. Big deal. To exceed 70 on the Interstate or to exceed 20 in your golf cart by a few mph are both illegal. And one is about as dangerous as the other...not very...as long as the driver is being careful. And one about as likely to be enforced as the other...thank goodness.

Someday the law will likely change. The carts-cannot-legally-be-able-to-go-over-20mph law is antiquated...put in place before places like TV even existed. It was the last century when LSV's were first defined.

The vast majority of golf carts in TV are able to go over 20 mph. And most are driven a little over 20 mph. And the drivers of those vehicles are for the most part safe drivers. Life Rubicon and others have said many times...it's the careless, inattentive or simply unskilled driver that is the problem.

There. I feel better. :)


I'm glad my car goes over 70.............drove thru Kansas last week and 80 mph was slow. Those tractors pulling three trailers are quite aggressive.

[coffeebean]

The in-law's looked at new Yamaha cart at Carts and Clubs last week, and were told by a salesperson they set them to reach 24mph.
Is this only for gas carts or do they set the speed to 24 mph on electric carts too?

[John_W]

As I read your post-
1. You cannlt claim ignorance of the law. It is not a valid excuse-DEFENSE.
2. LAWS are an attempt to protect ALL.
3. As to YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD. I expect if you check it gets expunged in two years. You may want to check.
I expect you are not the first one to ask and hopefully people in the court will have the answer for you, I am not an atty. I expect the CRIMINAL RECORD means that should you commit this CRIME again they will ?????? increase the fine? Jail you???? As you posted, you are on probation.
You should find out what that means=IF YOU DO NOT KNOW.
4. As a friend said-If, you have a golf cart that will do 30mph YOU WILL DO 30MPH.
5. WHO KNOWS-perhaps your post will convince others to TURN THE GOVERNOR ON THEIR GOLF CART BACK TO THE PROPER LEGAL SETTING?????

I think you ran into a similar problem when I was posting about small claims court and was relaying facts found on a state website about the fees charged by the county and you somehow jumped to the conclusion that I was the original poster and was somehow involved with the golf cart scammer.

Now to this post, the courtroom story was not my story. Two posters were each trying to correct themselves over nit-picky stuff about speeding golf carts and what kind of ticket you'll receive and how much it will cost. I found a blog that contained a detailed story of what one Villager (not me) went through after he was stopped for speeding. In the first paragraph where I used a slightly larger font I wrote "Here's from a blog called "Inside the Bubble" and what really happens when stopped by the police for speeding in The Villages." All that followed after that statement was from the blog, none were my words, I only related the story for the benefit of others.

[coffeebean]

That is very strange. It would be unusual for a business to make a policy in violation of state law. They could be fined, heavily, by the state. Even worse, they could be sued by anyone who gets a ticket, and God forbid, anyone hurt in an accident due to cart speed. I would question whether the in-laws heard correctly, and if they did, what was the salesman's understanding of golf cart speed. Every time I bring in my cart for yearly service (at Villages Carts, Brownwood) they have checked to make sure it can't EXCEED 20 mph.
My sister and brother-in-law purchased their gas Yamaha carts at Carts and Clubs BECAUSE they were told the speed would be set at 24 mph. They get their carts serviced by Carts and Clubs too. They don't have to worry about signing a waiver that their cart top speed is 20 mph.

[coffeebean]

Surprisingly, they are turning the speeds up at the BW service garage. My neighbor told me, & I confirmed.

Are they turning the speeds up on gas and electric carts? I would like just 2 mph more than the 20 I get now in my electric cart.

[coffeebean]

I love the rolling hills on 466a................I can get my cart close to 22.

:MOJE_whot:

Gee.....maybe I should venture out on 466A. Wheeeeee!!!

[dewilson58]

Are they turning the speeds up on gas and electric carts? I would like just 2 mph more than the 20 I get now in my electric cart.

I have gas (go ahead, I opened the door), don't know about electric.

[CFrance]

I have gas (go ahead, I opened the door), don't know about electric.
There's pills for that, I think. Also avoid broccoli.:D

[golfing eagles]

There's pills for that, I think. Also avoid broccoli.:D

And we have our first customer of the day......door didn't have to be open for long:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[CFrance]

And we have our first customer of the day......door didn't have to be open for long:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
Somebody had to be first. Your turn!

[golfing eagles]

Somebody had to be first. Your turn!

OK. Two 125 mg tablets of simethicone and don't eat beans:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[yabbadu]

Cars passed me on I-75 on my way to Tampa yesterday while I was doing 70 MPH....OH My! Who do I report this to?

[golfing eagles]

Cars passed me on I-75 on my way to Tampa yesterday while I was doing 70 MPH....OH My! Who do I report this to?

Obviously TOTV:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[dewilson58]

OK. Two 125 mg tablets of simethicone and don't eat beans:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

125 might not be enough.


Farting At The Beach - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB1uCCdijbc)

[Chatbrat]

If you are doing 70 and getting passed-- you are in jeopardy-there's a re big difference from being right & being dead right

[Sparty6971]

I apparently bought a defective new 2017 Yamaha gas EFI golf cart. At no time did the sales staff indicate it was going to be set at 24 mph when I ordered the cart. It had all of almost 1 mile on it when I drove it away from the Villages Golf Cars Store in Spanish Springs. I kept the "GO" pedal pressed into the metal every time I could on the drive to the far reaches of Village Santiago. A couple of times, I got the speedometer to indicate 20.2 mph. Rest of the time, it vacillated between 19.9 and 20.1. That was in February and now it is July. Just the other day before I finally had to add gas to the tank (no little pills needed), only me in the cart and going full-GO on a slight down-hill stretch of the MMP along-side San Marino Dr, it actually indicated 22.0 for about 25 feet and then dropped back to the 19.9 to 20.2 range. It doesn't bother me in the least if someone goes faster than me in another golf cart - I just imagine them someday standing in front of that judge trying to use "but THEY set it to go faster" as an excuse.

[ColdNoMore]

I apparently bought a defective new 2017 Yamaha gas EFI golf cart. At no time did the sales staff indicate it was going to be set at 24 mph when I ordered the cart. It had all of almost 1 mile on it when I drove it away from the Villages Golf Cars Store in Spanish Springs. I kept the "GO" pedal pressed into the metal every time I could on the drive to the far reaches of Village Santiago. A couple of times, I got the speedometer to indicate 20.2 mph. Rest of the time, it vacillated between 19.9 and 20.1. That was in February and now it is July. Just the other day before I finally had to add gas to the tank (no little pills needed), only me in the cart and going full-GO on a slight down-hill stretch of the MMP along-side San Marino Dr, it actually indicated 22.0 for about 25 feet and then dropped back to the 19.9 to 20.2 range. It doesn't bother me in the least if someone goes faster than me in another golf cart - I just imagine them someday standing in front of that judge trying to use "but THEY set it to go faster" as an excuse.

If you know the secret handshake...they'll set it to go 24 mph.

If you know the handshake AND the special password, they'll not only set it for 38 mph...but sign you up on TOTV with a user name to brag about it.





:1rotfl:

[TomPetty]

I purchased taller tires for my EZGO golf cart (came stock with 18" tires... I went up to 215/50-12 or 20.5" tires). Increased my top speed about 2mph. Lost 2-3% of my low end torque.. but it's not too noticeable.

Also got some red "personality plug cables" off Amazon the are supposed to increased my cart's top speed. Not sure I notice a huge difference but they were only $12 or $13.

The wheels and tires made a nice difference in speed though.

[coffeebean]

I purchased taller tires for my EZGO golf cart (came stock with 18" tires... I went up to 215/50-12 or 20.5" tires). Increased my top speed about 2mph. Lost 2-3% of my low end torque.. but it's not too noticeable.

Also got some red "personality plug cables" off Amazon the are supposed to increased my cart's top speed. Not sure I notice a huge difference but they were only $12 or $13.

The wheels and tires made a nice difference in speed though.

I was told by The Villages Golf Cart dealer at Colony that the Yamaha electric carts would not go faster than 20 mph even with the larger tires. However.....the EZ Go carts would go 2mph faster with the larger tires. I still don't understand why that is.

The reason I decided on the Yamaha electric cart rather than the EZ Go is because Yamaha offered the self canceling directionals and high beams on an upgraded steering wheel and that was not available on the EZ Go. I also wanted a one piece windshield as I don't play golf and that was not available on the EZ Go. I decided to go with 2mph less to have those other options that were more important to me.

[williamh]

a alltrax xct 48300 controller will take a club car excel to 23 mph and give it gobs of low end torque without changing anything else

[autumnspring]

:shrug:
I am passed up many times when driving my cart. I thought the limit for golf carts was 20 mph. When last serviced I had it increased from 18 to 20. Just heard from a neighbor that 24 mph was approved. True? Can't find that anywhere to verify. Thanks!

In one of the way too many opinions it was posted there is a golf cart SAFETY PANEL the third weds of every month at Savanna Center. I would of course confirm my post and details-time and room.

It makes far more sense to ask the people WHO KNOW then your neighbors.

[Polar Bear]

If you are doing 70 and getting passed-- you are in jeopardy-there's a re big difference from being right & being dead right
??? :ohdear:

[Topspinmo]

??? :ohdear:

I'll try to translate that? Even 70 in the slow right lane is too slow:ohdear:

[golfing eagles]

I'll try to translate that? Even 70 in the slow right lane is too slow:ohdear:

That's because the clowns driving at 50 are in the far left lane:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Polar Bear]

I'll try to translate that? Even 70 in the slow right lane is too slow:ohdear:
No translation of any sort is going make that make sense.

[TNLAKEPANDA]

Retired and always in a hurry LOL Go figure! chilout

[williamh]

with a motor, controller, and solenoid change, I've pushed my 48 volt club car to 31mph on flat ground

[kcrazorbackfan]

Retired and always in a hurry LOL Go figure! chilout

Every day I'm alive I'm one day closer to the inevitable, so I get in as much as I can everyday I wake up.

[Dynsol]

When will threads about golf cart speed end?

[Bogie Shooter]

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[Bogie Shooter]

When will threads about golf cart speed end?

When all the Irma trash has been picked up.

[Mleeja]

with a motor, controller, and solenoid change, I've pushed my 48 volt club car to 31mph on flat ground

But why?

[SouthOfTheBorder]

a alltrax act 48300 controller will take a club car excel to 23 mph and give it gobs of low end torque without changing anything else


Except the length of the charge. The faster your average speed, the more power consumed, gas or electric.

[bbbbbb]

Pinellas Place has a radar sign on it currently. As I went by in my car, it said 29 MPH, my speedometer indicated very close to 30, I NEVER DID CATCH UP TO THE GOLF CART IN FRONT OF ME! Also, I have been PASSED on the right by a golf cart, when I was doing 30 to 31 MPH in my car! I regularly see golf carts passing other carts in Pinellas place. It appears many people are just in a hurry.....
Hi, regarding speeding. On the MM paths, on a bike or a cart it is so obvious that many carts are exceeding 25 or so MPH. Our cart is set at 19. Fast enough to do anything in the Villages. W get overtaken and passed frequently. OK, 20 mph is 30 feet per second. Any wonder why there are so many near misses and actual events? Have you noticed how the paper does not adequately publish this item? During happy hours, it may be best to stay home. Speed kills folks, take it easy. bbbbbb
:kiss:

[John_W]

Carts going fast on the edge of public roadways don't usually effect or endanger others. What I find disturbing is the way people drive golf carts through parking lots or even in a villa community. Anytime I'm going through a lot, I drive no more than 10mph, I think about what if a dog or a child runs out in front of your cart and you're going 20+ mph, can you stop? Go to any Publix parking lot, and just watch. People think a golf cart is a toy and they can drive it like toy.

[doran]

My cart does 40, but that does not mean I abuse it. I had a car that went 180, never went past 170.

[williamh]

because i can

[SouthOfTheBorder]

because i can
:thumbup:
good reason!

[DonH57]

Carts going fast on the edge of public roadways don't usually effect or endanger others. What I find disturbing is the way people drive golf carts through parking lots or even in a villa community. Anytime I'm going through a lot, I drive no more than 10mph, I think about what if a dog or a child runs out in front of your cart and you're going 20+ mph, can you stop? Go to any Publix parking lot, and just watch. People think a golf cart is a toy and they can drive it like toy.

I agree. Other than people possibly walking out in front of you between cars cutting through a parking lot is pretty dangerous considering most of these people don't look behind or around them when backing out of a spot. They throw it in reverse and go. I've witnessed this at Savannah, Lake Miona, and especially Seabreeze rec centers.:popcorn:

[fourandrew]

if the sheriff, set up a surveillance unit and ticketed some of the speeders, word would spread fast to slow down

[EviesGP]

If that's true, I'd be interested in where/how? You can PM me the info?
Thanks.

[Polar Bear]

if the sheriff, set up a surveillance unit and ticketed some of the speeders, word would spread fast to slow down
Terrible use of law enforcement resources. Imo, golf cart speed should be near the bottom of their list of priorities.

[Fredman]

A friend of mine got caught speeding on a road. I believe that it cost him close to $300. He got tickets for speeding and driving an unregistered vehicle.

[Sandtrap328]

I see this regularly on Enrique, Morse, Madero, San Marino, Palo Alto, just to name some streets every day of the week at any hour. I'd take a wild guess 60 percent of all the golf carts in the villages are illegally set to run faster than 20 mph.

Last year I was driving my cart at 20 mph on Morse. Another cart passed me like I was standing still. The Sumter County Mountie just happened to be the car in back of the cart that passed me. Yep, the cart got pulled over VERY quickly.

I would love to know how much that cost him ... operating an amazing unlicensed vehicle, speeding, etc.

[DonH57]

Last year I was driving my cart at 20 mph on Morse. Another cart passed me like I was standing still. The Sumter County Mountie just happened to be the car in back of the cart that passed me. Yep, the cart got pulled over VERY quickly.

I would love to know how much that cost him ... operating an amazing unlicensed vehicle, speeding, etc.

If I remember right my guess would be with all including court cost around 750 to 800 . He would be one of the few very chance times that an officer would be at that location on that very time.

[graciegirl]

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[rubicon]

a alltrax xct 48300 controller will take a club car excel to 23 mph and give it gobs of low end torque without changing anything else

my club cart ran 27 mph but the motor would seize up and I had to wait for it to cool down before continuing my journey. so I reduced it to 20mph and carts passed me to the left and to the right:D

I bought a Yamaha and only accelerate to pass club carts that go too slow or whose motors seize up:D

they are building tunnels at Fenney for both carts and cars. This place is getting to look like a big city and every big city I passed through you better be doing 15+ over the limit because if you don't some guy behind you is going over the top of you.

[Plowboy]

my club cart ran 27 mph but the motor would seize up and I had to wait for it to cool down before continuing my journey. so I reduced it to 20mph and carts passed me to the left and to the right:D

I bought a Yamaha and only accelerate to pass club carts that go too slow or whose motors seize up:D

they are building tunnels at Fenney for both carts and cars. This place is getting to look like a big city and every big city I passed through you better be doing 15+ over the limit because if you don't some guy behind you is going over the top of you.

Agree, we lived most of our life in Wash D.C. where you could get killed driving theposted speed, but remember, we have hundreds of villagers over 70 still driving and that is scarier than D.C.

[Plowboy]

Agree, we lived most of our life in Wash D.C. where you could get killed driving theposted speed, but remember, we have hundreds of villagers over 70 still driving and that is scarier than D.C.

Let me clarify, my post does not apply to all, I played golf with a guy today that was 77. I never had to help him find his ball one time so he can continue to drive a cart.

[autumnspring]

A friend of mine got caught speeding on a road. I believe that it cost him close to $300. He got tickets for speeding and driving an unregistered vehicle.

You can bet who believes the laws are not for them.
The law is that you can drive a golf cart over 20 mph but to do so IT MUST BE REGISTERED-HAVE PLATES and it MUST BE INSURED.

There is tons of MISINFORMATION on this thread. Posted a long tiome ago-there is a golf cart safty meeting at the Savanna Center once a month-tuesdays?????

One thing you can be sure of I READ IT ON TALK OF THE VILLAGES will not protect you from a ticket or worse.

THINK ABOUT IT. If, your cart can exceed the LEGAL 20 mph for an UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLE. After you slow down for the curves, stop for the stop signs etc etc etc
how much quicker will you get to where you are going?

[fourandrew]

If your tired of getting passed get yourself a plum quick cart.
Plum Quick Golf Cart vs 5.0 Mustang - YouTube (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GgYrD8sBNNc) :pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:


Duh--the speed limit is 20mph--

[capecodbob]

Silly thread. Maximum speed limit I've seen on any road is 70 mph. I've gone 80 and they pass me like I'm standing still. I own a sports car that has a top speed close to 200 mph. So what. I don't drive it at that speed.
I do like the extra speed in my golf car (just like I do in my car) so I can get by the slower cart quickly. The danger is a cart doing 17 mph and someone overtaking at 18 mph. Takes forever. And instead of boring old cars in Spanish Springs on Saturday night how bout racing golf carts around the square. haha

[Polar Bear]

Silly thread...The danger is a cart doing 17 mph and someone overtaking at 18 mph. Takes forever...
...and is very dangerous. Much more so than a cart going 23 mph on an open path.