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NJRICHARD
03-16-2020, 07:04 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
golfing eagles
03-16-2020, 07:10 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
According to Florida law, 19.9 mph. Over that you must make certain modifications and register it as a LSV, which allows you to go 25 mph, and drive on roadways with a speed limit of no more than 35 mph (if you are suicidal, IMHO).
However, if you try to appoint yourself as the speed monitor and react to every incident of excessive golf cart speed, you will only drive yourself nuts. After all, why do you care if someone passes you in a hurry? He will be the one facing huge fines if he gets caught by a legitimate LEO.
CWGUY
03-16-2020, 07:11 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
From: Home Page - The VHA (https://www.thevha.net/)
:gc: The Golf cart Safety Clinic is held at the Colony Recreation Center at 9:00 AM on the third (3rd) Wednesday Morning of each month.
karostay
03-16-2020, 07:19 AM
The ruling is as follows :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:
I've seen a few and should say very few attempts slow violators down
Regor
03-16-2020, 07:23 AM
Most cars can go over 100 MPH. Highest speed limit I have seen has been 80. So what if someone has a fast cart? I get passed all the time.
tophcfa
03-16-2020, 09:34 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
Perhaps the driver just herd that Walmart got in a shipment of toilet paper?
karostay
03-16-2020, 09:39 AM
Perhaps the driver just herd that Walmart got in a shipment of toilet paper?
Make sense to me as to why the A hole drove as fast as they could
VApeople
03-16-2020, 10:11 AM
Most cars can go over 100 MPH. Highest speed limit I have seen has been 80. So what if someone has a fast cart? I get passed all the time.
I agree.
I am a slow driver and I am used to being passed by other cars who are exceeding the speed limit. It doesn't bother me at all.
VApeople
03-16-2020, 10:15 AM
What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
On our multi-modal paths, I doubt there is any speed limit.
Every driver has to look out for themselves.
Does anyone know of a golf cart accident on the MMPs where the police were involved?
jeriteri
03-16-2020, 10:20 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
It doesn't matter what the speed limit or the law states these Big Shots are going to raise the speed on their carts just to be 1 up on all the rest. For whatever reason they need that above all feeling in order to get through life. So just ignore if you can, no need to get stressed over it because it will never change for some. Thank you.
sail33or
03-16-2020, 11:37 AM
I can get my bike up to 40 MPH pedaling in high gear for a few minutes before my legs give out. And bikes are a form of multi-modal transportation. Also I used to be able to run 23 MPH(short sprint) so I could pass a golf cart going 20 MPH. So speed is relative.
Although illogical, it does bother me when my 21.5 MPH Cart is passed by another cart. EGO MAN THING. I know the other guy has just turned his throttle screw more than mine but men like to race anything you know.
VApeople
03-16-2020, 12:06 PM
men like to race anything you know.
Ain't that the truth!
In a Road&Track magazine, I saw a photo of Lamborghinis racing. However these were not ultra-high performance cars - they were tractors.
I read that Mr. Lamborghini made his money by manufacturing tractors and then bought a Ferrari. He found a problem with the car and complained to Enzo Ferrari, who told him, "All you know about is tractors". That upset Mr. L, so he said he would make a car better than Ferrari.
You gotta love the Italians.
twoplanekid
03-16-2020, 12:20 PM
On our multi-modal paths, I doubt there is any speed limit.
Every driver has to look out for themselves.
Does anyone know of a golf cart accident on the MMPs where the police were involved?
from the District web site -> PDF Viewer (https://www.districtgov.org/PdfView/PdfView.aspx?path=%27/PdfUpload/Multi-Modal%20Memo%20-%20Valerie%20Fuchs.pdf%27&ql=standard)
in the above pdf " If the districts were to adopt rules for use of the multi-modal paths, such as speed limits, or types of conveyance usage, then the method of enforcement would be an issue.Community Development Districts do not possess any law enforcement powers."
Thus, I would believe that there is no adopted or enforceable speed limit on the multi-modal paths in the Villages. However, when operating in the golf cart lanes on the county road system there is a speed limit of 19.9 that can be enforced. Weird!
ureout
03-16-2020, 01:41 PM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
WOW .. I've been passed and have passed other carts many times..
as far as the 1 finger salute , I'm from NY we consider that a badge of honor..
BTW you may want to consider anger mgmt. classes because sometime you may give the wrong person the finger and then you even came up real close to his bumper to show you weren't pleased.. must be a NJ thing...lol
Rapscallion St Croix
03-16-2020, 01:58 PM
Reporting that one encountered a speeding golf cart in The Villages is like reporting that it got hot on a July day in Death Valley.
Retiring
03-16-2020, 03:15 PM
Ain't that the truth!
In a Road&Track magazine, I saw a photo of Lamborghinis racing. However these were not ultra-high performance cars - they were tractors.
I read that Mr. Lamborghini made his money by manufacturing tractors and then bought a Ferrari. He found a problem with the car and complained to Enzo Ferrari, who told him, "All you know about is tractors". That upset Mr. L, so he said he would make a car better than Ferrari.
You gotta love the Italians.
The cart should be geared for 20 mph unless it’s a low speed vehicle or LSV. Sadly, it takes about 2 minutes to increase the top speed on your 20 mph GC, many YouTube videos on that subject. Please don’t speed up your GC. Getting a ticket for 25mph in a standard GC leads to a ton of legal problems. Stick with 20mph, you’ll still get there – eventually.
You are correct about Ferrari/Lamborghini. My dad knew Enzo’s son Piero, more acquaintance than friend. The story was relayed to my dad as follows. Mr. Lamborghini bought a Ferrari. When he brought it in for service Enzo was there. Enzo asked how he liked the and car - Lamborghini said, considering what it cost I’m a bit surprised at all these problems, window would not close properly, radio didn’t work, heater didn’t work, etc etc. Enzo being a too proud Italian said, what do you know about cars, you’re just a hick farmer. Lamborghini is a VERY wealthy man at that time, the ‘John Deere’ of Italy. Lamborghini set out to show him what a “hick” can do, the Lamborghini car was born. I’m sure Enzo regretted not keeping his mouth shut and just fixed the guys car.
VApeople
03-16-2020, 03:48 PM
I’m sure Enzo regretted not keeping his mouth shut and just fixed the guys car.
Yeah, but then he wouldn't be Italian, would he?
I'm glad to hear the story I thought I read years ago is actually true.
I heard a similar story about Maserati. One of his customers told Mr. Maserati that his car had poor brakes and was told, "Maserati's are made for going, not for stopping."
npwalters
03-16-2020, 04:49 PM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
Did he cut you off or cause you to change your path? Why the finger? Do you flip off people on the road that travel above the posted speed limit?
John_W
03-16-2020, 05:09 PM
I'm just surprised that someone who has lived here more than one day, has just been passed by a faster golf cart for the first time. I'd say at least 40% of all carts are sped up above 20mph.
GoPacers
03-17-2020, 04:27 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
Golf carts are set to whatever speed they are set to - why do you care? If caught speeding on a public road there is risk of a ticket/fine/etc. Unless the driver cut you off or otherwise drove in a way that specifically endangered you I'd leave it alone. Regarding your "one finger salute", while it shows you clearly must have a good moral compass, I'd ignore you too.
morriewayne
03-17-2020, 05:09 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard I found the same thing. The speed limit for golf carts is 20 MPH. However the police seem to be overlooking the speed limit laws. I wrote an article in the Village news that was published concerning the same thing. High speeds are I am sure the cause of many accidents. There should be an ordinance that covers this. All golf carts that are sold in The Villages should be fixed to go no faster than 20 MPH.
NJRICHARD
03-17-2020, 05:13 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen: I realize there will be golf cart 'speeders' OK, what I don't like is when a golf cart is ON my tail!
rhood
03-17-2020, 05:14 AM
According to Florida law, 19.9 mph. Over that you must make certain modifications and register it as a LSV, which allows you to go 25 mph, and drive on roadways with a speed limit of no more than 35 mph (if you are suicidal, IMHO).
However, if you try to appoint yourself as the speed monitor and react to every incident of excessive golf cart speed, you will only drive yourself nuts. After all, why do you care if someone passes you in a hurry? He will be the one facing huge fines if he gets caught by a legitimate LEO.
Please cite the FL statute that sys 19.9.
golfing eagles
03-17-2020, 05:30 AM
Please cite the FL statute that sys 19.9.
Fl statute 320.01 sec 22
(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.
maggie1
03-17-2020, 05:41 AM
Golf carts are set to whatever speed they are set to - why do you care? If caught speeding on a public road there is risk of a ticket/fine/etc. Unless the driver cut you off or otherwise drove in a way that specifically endangered you I'd leave it alone. Regarding your "one finger salute", while it shows you clearly must have a good moral compass, I'd ignore you too.
Maybe he has a "good moral compass", but I question his common sense. Flipping off a stranger has gotten a lot of people killed over the years; it's really a stupid thing to do, and even more dangerous if you do it to someone who has a low frustration level.
mydavid
03-17-2020, 06:41 AM
Can you imagine Ma & Pa Kettle out in their golf cart ride doing 15/16 mph and no passing was allowed, you would have a long line of carts all riding each other A** in hopes that the Kettle's would pull over.
billmcnall
03-17-2020, 06:42 AM
My cart only goes 20mph so if some one wants to pass me, that does not effect when I get to my destination. If the passing person stays behind me, that person gets the their destination later than they would have been. It may have effected that person to be late but had no effect on me. Let it go and enjoy life.
Dilligas
03-17-2020, 06:48 AM
I am guessing you are from New York area, with your method of communicating your displeasure. In the South, we are more accepting of our disagreements.
bilcon
03-17-2020, 06:53 AM
Sounds to me like you have anger problem if someone passes you. You gave him the finger? Seriously? I also doubt that the guy who made a comment about NY have ever been there.
TimeForChange
03-17-2020, 07:00 AM
You must have just arrived in TV. If you were on a public street in the golf cart lane then 20 MPH is the law. People break that law hourly every day. The fine is around $450 total in Sumter and it is a felony. If you are on a MM path in TV then the police have no jurisdiction since it is private property except for public intox, battery, reckless behavior, etc..Get use to it since that is the way things are.
charmed59
03-17-2020, 07:01 AM
Ladies & Gentlemen: I realize there will be golf cart 'speeders' OK, what I don't like is when a golf cart is ON my tail!
I’ve found if person is tailgating, and I pull over, they pass quickly and don’t bother me anymore.
dmarti1973
03-17-2020, 07:23 AM
Your aggressive behavior with your "salute" and pulling up close behind when the other cart stopped speaks volumes about you!
haysus7
03-17-2020, 07:28 AM
If you flip a cart you will be very injured. Take care out there
Bay Kid
03-17-2020, 07:32 AM
Life is short. I just wave them on by and give them a happy 5 finger palm wave. Both smile and continue on with our day.
wmcgowan
03-17-2020, 07:41 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
Just let them go bye you - it does not matter - like skiers or bikers - there will always be someone who needs to pass - for whatever reason - my advice is to drive as safely as you feel comfortable
Don5154
03-17-2020, 08:00 AM
I thought the golf carts were set to go 20-21mph. While driving at that speed (which I find is just fine) another cart approached me from behind and obviously was in a BIG rush as he was on my tail....at the first opportunity he drove very fast past me (I gave him the one finger salute) and I knew he was going a lot faster than 20 mph. At the next crossing Mr. Speedy came to a stop and I came up behind him and got a lot closer than I normally would to give him an indication I was not pleased with his driving. He naturally sped off at his first opportunity. What is the ruling on what speed the golf carts are allowed to go?
NJRichard
I guess you have a road rage problem too. You need help
OhioBuckeye
03-17-2020, 08:08 AM
According to Florida law, 19.9 mph. Over that you must make certain modifications and register it as a LSV, which allows you to go 25 mph, and drive on roadways with a speed limit of no more than 35 mph (if you are suicidal, IMHO).
However, if you try to appoint yourself as the speed monitor and react to every incident of excessive golf cart speed, you will only drive yourself nuts. After all, why do you care if someone passes you in a hurry? He will be the one facing huge fines if he gets caught by a legitimate LEO.
You’re exactly right they’ll be the ones paying for the Big Rush Speeding Ticket. Why would anybody want to give anybody the one finger salute in our society today & take a chance that some nut case might pull a gun on you. All the 1 finger salute shows is your age or IQ. Geez, let the speeder find out the hard way! All they did was show what kind of person they are, & this person should just chill out!
kendi
03-17-2020, 08:33 AM
Sometimes there is a true emergency. Even if not, it’s not worth ruining your day over someone else’s driving. IMO at least.
merrymini
03-17-2020, 08:54 AM
Cops can ticket a golf cart which exceeds the 20 mile per hour, unless it is a street legal cart. We should have more cops giving out tickets and then they can reduce our taxes with the proceeds!
thegfrerers@comcast.net
03-17-2020, 09:06 AM
If seen by cop would have gotten ticket for speeding and passing on solid white line
retired early
03-17-2020, 09:12 AM
You are not the Golf Cart Police. You seem to be so proud of throwing your middle finger around. What a great example for TV you are! Why don’t you do the speed limit and let the people in charge handle the rest! I’m betting you don’t like to be passed on the highway either!
DeanFL
03-17-2020, 09:18 AM
Why the anger? Especially after retiring and moving to TV, my attitude (most times anyway..) is - even if I'm doing the car speed limit +5, if people are in a hurry, let 'em go and pass. Same on MM paths here. My cart can go 26, and if I'm in the open and safe will go 22 or so. If another cart wants to go faster, please pass me. Who knows what their hurry is, could be an emergency or such. And that 'salute'... NY folks or not...please, let's be rational.
427dave
03-17-2020, 09:38 AM
Have you driven Buena Vista Blvd lately? I set my cruise at 35 mph, which is the speed limit and drive in the right lane. To my left I am passed by most cars doing at least 50 mph. Sometimes there is a cop with a radar gun and people pay the price. I remember years ago the sheriffs department set up a speed trap for golf carts near Plimico behind the School. This is not on a MMP but a county road that is shared. They issued approximately 60 tickets for $600. Monday morning in court the judge threw all cases out and charged everyone court cost of $200. The tickets were not for speeding but for driving an unlicensed and improperly insured vehicle so everyone was required to be in court.
Best thing to do is just let them go, karma is a bitch and will eventually catch up with them
UpNorth
03-17-2020, 10:25 AM
If your cart is not limited to the 20mph maximum, you have an unregistered motor vehicle which will end up costing you $255 plus a court appearance and a trip to a certified mechanic that will charge you more to re-set your speed and charge you additional. Doesn't matter if you were driving it at 16mph or not at all. The police would have a bonanza here every day if they were to radar carts around TV.
My cart (electric) cannot go faster than 20mph, yet I get passed by gas carts all the time. Very easy to defeat the governor on a gas cart.
ismatta
03-17-2020, 11:26 AM
Speed is less the issue than is passing in an unsafe manner. It’s easy, drive with respect for others. It’s a golf cart, dummy.
BobnBev
03-17-2020, 11:28 AM
Had the throttle cable replaced on my Yamaha yesterday ($100). On the way home my cart hit 28MPH on the flat, lever surface. Went back and had them lower the max speed to 18MPH. Pass me if you wish, who cares. If you tailgate me, you'll see just how slow I can go.:clap2::boom:
Curtisbwp
03-17-2020, 12:04 PM
It is very simple to adjust the governor so your cart goes faster. I see it almost daily and i do not care. People in cars speed all the time. That is their busness not mine. Please tell me, what useful purpose does fliping one finger accomplish?? So what if he passes your cart? And tailgating is an aggressive move that could lead to confrontatiom. In the future i suggest you mind your own busness and go along your merry way.
Calgary
03-17-2020, 12:17 PM
Keep your finger in your nose and mind your own business.
Dr Winston O Boogie jr
03-17-2020, 12:25 PM
According to Florida law, 19.9 mph. Over that you must make certain modifications and register it as a LSV, which allows you to go 25 mph, and drive on roadways with a speed limit of no more than 35 mph (if you are suicidal, IMHO).
However, if you try to appoint yourself as the speed monitor and react to every incident of excessive golf cart speed, you will only drive yourself nuts. After all, why do you care if someone passes you in a hurry? He will be the one facing huge fines if he gets caught by a legitimate LEO.
It is not 19.9, it is 20 mph.
Dr Winston O Boogie jr
03-17-2020, 12:28 PM
It is very simple to adjust the governor so your cart goes faster. I see it almost daily and i do not care. People in cars speed all the time. That is their busness not mine. Please tell me, what useful purpose does fliping one finger accomplish?? So what if he passes your cart? And tailgating is an aggressive move that could lead to confrontatiom. In the future i suggest you mind your own busness and go along your merry way.
Exactly. I find the fact that someone would give someone the finger and approach another driver to let them know what they thought of their driving to be much more or a problem than someone safely passing a cart at 23 mph.
Road rage is going to cause more problems than a person driving a few miles per hour over the limit.
Although they won't admit is, the local LE won't bother to stop anyone going under 25 mph.
Nordy
03-18-2020, 08:57 AM
how rude. the one finger salute I mean
Micki
03-19-2020, 07:05 AM
Perhaps the driver just herd that Walmart got in a shipment of toilet paper?
:a20::a20::a20:
eyc234
03-19-2020, 07:21 AM
Another case of All About Me syndrome. Only issue here is these are the kind of actions and attitudes that will eventually affect us all when the authorities decide that there is a safety issue and we end up having to have inspections, buy insurance and be forced to carry certificates that prove proof of annual inspections.
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