Found something I hate here in the Villages

[Garywt]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

[VApeople]

We Senior Citizens can do whatever we want. Get used to it.

[Mortal1]

So how do you deal on the interstate when they're going 80-90 mph??? Some folks aren't necessarily in a hurry, but instead don't wish to waste time in a golf cart on a path.

[jdulej]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

I could not agree more. I used to juice up my cart but one day decided "what's the rush!" I now have my cart floored all the time and cruse along at 20 (on the flats). Reminds me of my old VW Bus days.

[VIN574]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

They don't have much time left, so they're in a hurry to do everything they can before the end comes.

[Garywt]

We Senior Citizens can do whatever we want. Get used to it.
Ok so you won’t get mad if I drive you off the path as you start to pass since I can do anything I want.

[Garywt]

So how do you deal on the interstate when they're going 80-90 mph??? Some folks aren't necessarily in a hurry, but instead don't wish to waste time in a golf cart on a path.
It is not a waste. As for the interstate this are 3 or 4 lanes designed to be passing. The single lane paths are not designed for it, totally different situation.

[asianthree]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

23-25mph sure, but I have never watched a cart keep up @ 30-35 unless it was plated. Countless hours for 6 years, carts have never passed a car where we live.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

If you don't like the way I drive, then get off the sidewalk.

[UpNorth]

I'd love to see the cops show up some day and radar these unregistered motor vehicles (carts that can exceed 20mph). They would certainly rake in some dough handing out $250 tickets, and the courts will add to it to the tune of around $500. My cart cannot go faster than the legal speed limit of 20mph, but I get passed all the time by some Yamaha that will do 23mph. There is a reason for the 20mph limit - the brakes, suspension etc of a golf cart is not designed to be safe at speeds faster than this.

[graciegirl]

Ok so you won’t get mad if I drive you off the path as you start to pass since I can do anything I want.


A lot of this happens during the high season.

Deeeeeeeeeeep breaths.

[villagetinker]

I actually paced a golf cart going south along Buena Vista, I noticed my speed was 40MPH and the golf cart was keeping up with me!!!!

[John_W]

I could not agree more. I used to juice up my cart but one day decided "what's the rush!" I now have my cart floored all the time and cruse along at 20 (on the flats). Reminds me of my old VW Bus days.

I was the same way. I had my Yamaha set to go 25 mph for about five years, and I saw a cop with a radar gun on Bailey's Trail sitting back by the pump station by hole #1 at Allamanda. He was shooting down the cart path, luckily I wasn't speeding. I figured, it's not worth it to get to the course five minutes quicker, and if you have an accident what about your insurance. I dialed the cart back about 3 years ago and it doesn't seem to take any longer to get there.

I did have a Yamaha pass me unlike any I've ever seen on O'Dell while I was en route to Havana about 3 months ago. His wheels stuck out beyond the body about 3" and he was going about 35 mph. He was in the cart lane and the car lane both. When he passed I looked for a tag and he had no tag. Even a street legal is not allowed to go that fast. His engine was very loud, he went by so quick I couldn't get a good look at the cart or the driver.

[Dotneko]

Well, maybe there was an emergency or he had to go to the bathroom or he remembered he left the heat on on the stove. Maybe consider there was a reason.

[RaunchyRich]

They are trying to get it all done before they run out of money ! That's why some don't wear masks , they are broke

[RaunchyRich]

He's using Zip Ties and oxygen

[charmed59]

I find it’s a much more enjoyable ride if I slow down when they pull out so they can pass faster or pull off to the side and let them pass. Just because I’m in no hurry doesn’t mean others aren’t late for appointments.

[tophcfa]

Not sure which is more dangerous, people driving well above 20 mph, or those that crawl along very slowly causing people to get frustrated and pass in sometimes unsafe situations. Why can’t everyone just set their carts to max out at 20 mph and drive at that speed?

[Two Bills]

Whatever a cart has under the right foot, it will be used.
Whatever you can get out of your cart, someone will always get 1 mph. more.
Never worry about being overtaken, just avoid the undertaker!:icon_wink:

[Rwirish]

Power to the senior speeders.

[Rylee]

If you had prostate issues you’d understand the urgency. Which explains all the broken gate arms.

[Skunky1]

There will always be the rule breakers that aggravate and agitate. They have the same disregard for you on the road as they do in the stores and as they do in the neighborhoods.

[Joanne19335]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

I may have witnessed this incident. Another car was coming his way at the time and he had to get in front of you quickly only to slow down and make a left turn into Walgreens. Very dangerous. This could have ended badly.

[La lamy]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

[kpd3062]

Try not to take it personal and get frustrated. Let them pass and enjoy the day. Don’t allow them to ruin your time here. Namaste grasshopper

[Niferlou06]

Goodness, we are all adults; conduct yourself accourdingly. And, for the love of God; be nice to others!

[Kgcetm]

Move over. You’re blocking the lane.

[karostay]

Another great post that will only fall on deaf ears

[thevillages2013]

Get the app on your phone that tells you how fast you are going. Mine is called digiHUD. Very accurate. It’s free

[mydavid]

New carts sold in TV are set at 22, they use to set them at 16 golf course speed.

[Mrmean58]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

Oh boy. How do you feel when you want to go 20 MPH and someone ahead is going 14 MPH? Do not feel the rush then?

[bonrich]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.
Load the Villages GPS on your phone. It gives you your speed as well as a map of the area you are in. Not sure of how to get there, this app will help you.

[Bikeracer2009]

There are times when I want to pass someone but can't because my cart is limited to 20 mph. The driver in front of me is slowing down a few mph every few seconds to look around or doesn't keep the pedal pegged. If I have a long stretch of path to safely pass I don't bother because the other driver may decide to peg his cart while I'm passing and I won't be able to complete the pass. I've only had this happen once and that was enough to just sit behind everyone after that. I'm not in a hurry but it's nice to just put the pedal to the floor and think about other things. Changing the rear differential gears would give me the speed I need to pass someone safety if the desire arises again. The downside is not being able to just put the pedal on the floor and just go with the flow at 20.

Does anyone know a guy that can swap out the gears in a 2020 Yamaha? Or the cost of doing it? Asking for a friend.

[racedaygal]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

You can download a speedometer app to your phone. They work great.

[egmcaninch]

I could not agree more. I used to juice up my cart but one day decided "what's the rush!" I now have my cart floored all the time and cruse along at 20 (on the flats). Reminds me of my old VW Bus days.

We live in a beautiful place... It would be wise, safe and good to slow down and simply enjoy the journey!

[Clark124]

Absolutely my favorite way to travel, number 2 of two reasons I moved here. I am happy with my little lot in life.

[Girlcopper]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.
Is that your only complaint in life? Then you have a great life

[Guitarman1951]

I'd love to see the cops show up some day and radar these unregistered motor vehicles (carts that can exceed 20mph). They would certainly rake in some dough handing out $250 tickets, and the courts will add to it to the tune of around $500. My cart cannot go faster than the legal speed limit of 20mph, but I get passed all the time by some Yamaha that will do 23mph. There is a reason for the 20mph limit - the brakes, suspension etc of a golf cart is not designed to be safe at speeds faster than this.
They do use radar on carts at various locations and do give out tickets. They have done it several times at our post office location.

[Joeint]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

WAZE has a speedometer function on the main screen.

[glsatterlee]

If the police catch you going over 20 miles an hour in your golf cart, it is a felony in Florida.

[glsatterlee]

It is a large fine also 100 or $200.

[Jazzman]

I find it’s a much more enjoyable ride if I slow down when they pull out so they can pass faster or pull off to the side and let them pass. Just because I’m in no hurry doesn’t mean others aren’t late for appointments.

The right approach. From the postings you would think hundreds of golf cart drivers are zooming along at 25 MPH or higher on golf cart paths. That isn’t reality. There are always those that are inconsiderate and they’re the ones not getting ticked off

[Jazzman]

If the police catch you going over 20 miles an hour in your golf cart, it is a felony in Florida.

If you’re on the street in the golf cart lane, not on a golf cart path

[Shadia328]

While we are discussing multi modal paths, thank you to all the cart drivers who wait patiently to pass me, when I am on my bike. I ride on the far right side of the path, and it is a bit terrifying when a driver rushes by right next to me.

[toeser]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

Just download a speedometer app for your smartphone. The GPS measured speed will be dead on.

[toeser]

While we are discussing multi modal paths, thank you to all the cart drivers who wait patiently to pass me, when I am on my bike. I ride on the far right side of the path, and it is a bit terrifying when a driver rushes by right next to me.

I have had golf cart drivers pass me so tightly, I could reach out and grab their mirror. That is just incredibly dangerous. My other pet peeve is coming around a 90 degree bend in the trail and being face to face with a golf cart in the wrong lane.

[willis100]

If a cart passing you bothers you that much, you are the one with the problem.

[Lsepanske@aol.com]

Try not to take it personal and get frustnrated. Let them pass and enjoy the day. Don’t allow them to ruin your time here. Namaste grasshopper

Nicely said.

[Lsepanske@aol.com]

Nicely said.

[karostay]

If you had prostate issues you’d understand the urgency. Which explains all the broken gate arms.

Broken gate arms are the result of rectal issues:1rotfl:

[Bill1701]

I'd love to see the cops show up some day and radar these unregistered motor vehicles (carts that can exceed 20mph). They would certainly rake in some dough handing out $250 tickets, and the courts will add to it to the tune of around $500. My cart cannot go faster than the legal speed limit of 20mph, but I get passed all the time by some Yamaha that will do 23mph. There is a reason for the 20mph limit - the brakes, suspension etc of a golf cart is not designed to be safe at speeds faster than this.

Bull. The carts are engineered to be safe at more than 20. Just like you car is safe at speeds over 70.

[karostay]

Bull. The carts are engineered to be safe at more than 20. Just like you car is safe at speeds over 70.

your engineering expertise is in ?

[equaintance]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

I live in a courtyard villa so there is no room between the front of my property and the street. Golf carts coming speeding down the road from the next subdivision nearly knocking me over when I am pulling weeds even when I am on my property and not on the street.

[allenpegg1@gmail.com]

We Senior Citizens can do whatever we want. Get used to it.

Which is why there are so many accidents. Rules of the road should be followed.

[allenpegg1@gmail.com]

They don't have much time left, so they're in a hurry to do everything they can before the end comes.

But this causes even less time to be around for the speeder and those the speeders run into. Think about this. You'd think SENIORS would show more wisdom...

[merrymini]

I am amazed at the rude, stupid comments. The rules are always being ignored, especially in speeding golf carts. Enforce the rules and you get obedience, especially when you hit them in the wallet. I ran my car and my golf cart and it runs about 19 to 20 miles an hour, which is appropriate. I wish the cops would beef up their coffers with tickets for speeders, they deserve it.

[ts12755]

Tee time... get out of the way.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

If you open up your Villages GPS and plug in your chosen destination, you'll see your speed on the lower left corner of the cell phone. It tracks that stuff. Pretty handy.

[algi45]

The illegal carts have become the rule rather than the exception. Very poor enforcement by the sheriff's department. I wonder why.

[John_W]

If the police catch you going over 20 miles an hour in your golf cart, it is a felony in Florida.

It is a large fine also 100 or $200.


Your batting 0 for 2. It's considered driving an unregistered vehicle and is a second degree misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and 60 days in jail. Normally first offense at the courthouse in Bushnell is about $450 and no jail time. Don't wear shorts or you'll sit all day in court and be called last. Also you'll need to bring a letter from a golf cart mechanic certifying your cart has been dialed back to the legal speed of less than 20 mph.

Statutes & Constitution
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Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.212.html)

[bobnyce]

I may have witnessed this incident. Another car was coming his way at the time and he had to get in front of you quickly only to slow down and make a left turn into Walgreens. Very dangerous. This could have ended badly.

Has anyone been on Bichara Ave. lately? It is a 20 MPH speed limit for cars and carts. Cars go at least 40 and with all the restaurant turn-in's look out the cars will cut you off at the entrance like you do not even exist.

Oh yes, then there are the cross streets with no stop signs on Bichara Ave. Guess what, you better stop in your cart and cross carefully or you will be crushed by a vehicle crossing Bichara. Carts beware!!!

[LianneMigiano]

😰 Didn't you know..... They are going to get to bed 5 minutes earlier!

[John_W]

Has anyone been on Bichara Ave. lately? It is a 20 MPH speed limit for cars and carts. Cars go at least 40 and with all the restaurant turn-in's look out the cars will cut you off at the entrance like you do not even exist.


You're absolutely correct. I remember about two years ago several posters complained about getting tickets for going 26 on Bichara. That's the road with Applebees, Burger King, KFC/Taco Bell, AAA Office and a whole bunch of businesses, and going 40 mph is dangerous. Yes, getting a ticket for going only going 6 mph over the speed limit is tough, but it's really necessary on that stretch of road.

[OhioBuckeye]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

Garywt - you took my thoughts right out of my mind. I always thought driving 5 mph faster than what the legal speed limit is & driving 5 miles to the golf course or going home to lay on the couch will only save them MAYBE 4 or 5 min. in a 5 mile drive. How many times have you seen the police have a cart pulled over? We lived in TV for 8 yrs. &
I only saw 2 carts pulled over in that time. Speeding threats in paper are just scare tactics. Just like everything else TV doesn’t want make anybody mad to wear they don’t like TV. TV is a privilege to live there but if TV have rules follow them, the rules there aren’t that bad!

[Bilyclub]

Another thread that turns into telling the Police what they should do. I think they are doing a fine job keeping all the meth heads, thieves and Villager's crazy children under control.

[ONTAP15]

Why were you speeding on BVB?

[Heytubes]

Use your gps on your smart phone as it has a speedometer or download one of the freebies.

[Gecklers2020]

Agreed! On our first venture out on the cart path we were passed by someone who nearly had a head on collision with a cart going the opposite direction!! Relax people!

[DAVES]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

An endless issue. People do not will not follow rules unless they are enforced and they are not.
I'm not sure how it goes. I do understand that if you are caught speeding it will cost you around $500. Imagine a police officer in traffic court. Your honor I clocked his red yamaha doing 30 mph. His plate number? There are no plates your honor.

No solution will be perfect. Plates? Random stops to check your speed setting?
Perhaps, like drunk driving in some places you loose your car if you are caught driving drunk. My cart is set at the legal speed. I had one damn fool in a blue golf cart so ****ed she followed me home.

A problem. As you read the posts remember these are the people that you/we face.

[Heytubes]

Also Villages GPS you pay $7 for has speedometer

[dhdallas]

I'd love to see the cops show up some day and radar these unregistered motor vehicles (carts that can exceed 20mph). They would certainly rake in some dough handing out $250 tickets, and the courts will add to it to the tune of around $500. My cart cannot go faster than the legal speed limit of 20mph, but I get passed all the time by some Yamaha that will do 23mph. There is a reason for the 20mph limit - the brakes, suspension etc of a golf cart is not designed to be safe at speeds faster than this.

“Any fool can make a rule
And any fool will mind it.”
― Henry David Thoreau, Journal #14

[dhdallas]

Your batting 0 for 2. It's considered driving an unregistered vehicle and is a second degree misdemeanor with fines up to $500 and 60 days in jail. Normally first offense at the courthouse in Bushnell is about $450 and no jail time. Don't wear shorts or you'll sit all day in court and be called last. Also you'll need to bring a letter from a golf cart mechanic certifying your cart has been dialed back to the legal speed of less than 20 mph.

Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
:

Online Sunshine (http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/Sections/0316.212.html)

“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules.”
― Banksy
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
― Robert A. Heinlein

[dhdallas]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules.”
― Banksy
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
― Robert A. Heinlein

[Topspinmo]

I feel they are breaking the law and should be ticketed. What we need are portable speed radar that records speed and photos of car and license and automatically send out tickets. That only thing going slow habitual speeders down.

[DAVES]

Garywt - you took my thoughts right out of my mind. I always thought driving 5 mph faster than what the legal speed limit is & driving 5 miles to the golf course or going home to lay on the couch will only save them MAYBE 4 or 5 min. in a 5 mile drive. How many times have you seen the police have a cart pulled over? We lived in TV for 8 yrs. &
I only saw 2 carts pulled over in that time. Speeding threats in paper are just scare tactics. Just like everything else TV doesn’t want make anybody mad to wear they don’t like TV. TV is a privilege to live there but if TV have rules follow them, the rules there aren’t that bad!

Re: speeding threats.
You do not need to catch everyone. You do need to catch enough so that it is a REAL threat. Far as a golf cart, you do need to be a certain age, sober etc but you do not need to have plates or a license. Thus, issuing a ticket, I don't know what is needed but it is obviously difficult-perhaps why it isn't often done.
As stated in another post of mine. Imagine a cop in traffic court. He was in a red yamaha doing 25 mph. Hum, how do you know it was him? Plate-none. License-none.
How did you determine he was doing 25. Well I blocked traffic while I used my speedometer. When was your speedometer ever checked that it properly reads 25 mph?

As to saving five minutes over a five mile trip, likely it is far less than that. There are stop signs. There are legal drivers in front of you etc. I doubt it but hopefully someone with think and wonder. They are what they are and likely were always like that,

[DAVES]

“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules.”
― Banksy
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
― Robert A. Heinlein

We do not live in the outback. No shortage of such quotes. They are all out of context.
Real world. Image someone decides the object to driving on the right side. So they decide they have the right to drive in the golf cart lane or on the road TOWARD YOU?
Hum. But OFFICER they should follow the rules. I just don't think I should

[jimjamuser]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.
Good point. There are 3 groups in TV Land driving around. 1 ) The residents that are retired and take their time driving close to the speed limit on the interior (inside the gates) low-speed roads. 2 ) The residents that are retired and drive their cars and golf cars AS IF they were still working and are late for work. (they even "soup-up" their golf cars). 3 ) The non-retired drivers of commercial trucks such as the lawn service people that typically drive WAY above all speed limits. They are young, impulsive, dead-end types with little regard for their own future - let alone, YOURS. Many, not all, are paid weekly and are undependable losers from the bottom of the gene pool. They are potential criminals that walk and drive among the vulnerable senior residents. They can act as scouts and reconnaissance agents to "tip-off" and get rewarded by their evening shift of breaking and entering fellow low-lives.
.......It is no wonder that they speed through the low-speed limit residential streets with their adrenaline-filled, illegal-drug-filled veins bulging with rage against authority. The ONLY recourse for the Village residents to offset this gangland horror on the streets is to cut their own grass or pay ONLY retired residents to cut their grass. Do your part to prevent local crime by reducing the lawn maintenance gangs!

[Garywt]

Oh boy. How do you feel when you want to go 20 MPH and someone ahead is going 14 MPH? Do not feel the rush then?
We stay in line and if we get to a point where we can go another way we take the path that they don’t.

[Garywt]

Is that your only complaint in life? Then you have a great life
This is my Village complaint. We do have a great life, I try not to let my cancer in the way, 7.5 years and still fighting.

[Worldseries27]

there are times when i want to pass someone but can't because my cart is limited to 20 mph. The driver in front of me is slowing down a few mph every few seconds to look around or doesn't keep the pedal pegged. If i have a long stretch of path to safely pass i don't bother because the other driver may decide to peg his cart while i'm passing and i won't be able to complete the pass. I've only had this happen once and that was enough to just sit behind everyone after that. I'm not in a hurry but it's nice to just put the pedal to the floor and think about other things. Changing the rear differential gears would give me the speed i need to pass someone safety if the desire arises again. The downside is not being able to just put the pedal on the floor and just go with the flow at 20.

Does anyone know a guy that can swap out the gears in a 2020 yamaha? Or the cost of doing it? Asking for a friend.
contact nascar. Their website will direct you

[Worldseries27]

this is my village complaint. We do have a great life, i try not to let my cancer in the way, 7.5 years and still fighting.
keep punching and praying. God be with you always.

[mneumann02]

I personally have no idea how fast my cart goes. I didn't even know some carts came with speedometers! I'll try to get a buddy in a car to drive beside me one day to figure it out.

You can download a free App to your phone that tells you your speed.

[MorTech]

It's not the donkeys that pass you at 25 MPH that cause problems...It is those who pass you at 21 MPH that do.

[DaleDivine]

Criminals break the law everyday. Some are caught and maybe incarcerated or fined.
They still continue to break the law. I don't think fining someone for speeding will stop them from speeding.
Also, The Villages golf garages will up your speed to 24.5 if you sign a waiver.
:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[kimgarwel12@gmail.com]

We were told not to mess with the governor on the cart speedometer as it would invalidate the warranty on the cart if we got ticketed for speeding, could cause problems with insurance coverage as a result, not to mention the legal issues if you actually hit someone or get into an accident at that speed. I'll just putter along at 20 mph and let the speed-demons have their fun!!

[willis100]

Why would you say that.

If I safely pass you, it's because I am not letting you dictate my speed. I am more active now than ever and I did not move here to slow down. If you are going 18 and I am going 22 and I pass you, that big frown on your face and your hate that I did that is causing you undue stress. You can't change this as it happens constantly...just stay in your lane...

[Rodneysblue]

If you don't like the way I drive, then get off the sidewalk.
I tried to get out of the way but they followed me up to my front door :jester:

[rjsantos592]

Did you have a radar gun to tell he was going 35?

[jimjamuser]

“The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules.”
― Banksy
“I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.”
― Robert A. Heinlein
Part of the social compact that is signed by us by virtual of living among people is that we agree to the "rule of law" - no man is an island or a government unto himself. So, in this case, it is NOT a good idea to speed, pass, or drive in ANY manner that endangers any OTHER driver on the common, (paid for by all of society) roads.

[golfing eagles]

I am amazed at the rude, stupid comments. The rules are always being ignored, especially in speeding golf carts. Enforce the rules and you get obedience, especially when you hit them in the wallet. I ran my car and my golf cart and it runs about 19 to 20 miles an hour, which is appropriate. I wish the cops would beef up their coffers with tickets for speeders, they deserve it.

Yes, by all means let's catch those criminals and lowlife retirees who have the audacity to drive their cart at 20.1 mph They should get 10-20 at a max security prison at hard labor and bread and water rations. :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Garywt]

If I safely pass you, it's because I am not letting you dictate my speed. I am more active now than ever and I did not move here to slow down. If you are going 18 and I am going 22 and I pass you, that big frown on your face and your hate that I did that is causing you undue stress. You can't change this as it happens constantly...just stay in your lane...
Maybe you pass safely but many do not and there need to go 20 feet a second faster than me is going to cause an accident.

[Astron]

Well, maybe there was an emergency or he had to go to the bathroom or he remembered he left the heat on on the stove. Maybe consider there was a reason.

If you believe that all of the speeding carts might have a valid reason, do I have a deal for you! Acreage 20 miles south of Key West with unlimited water views at unbelievably low prices. 😉

[John_W]

I believe all the carts sold by TV Golf Cars have the Striker Speedometer installed and Villages Discount Golf Cars has a speedometers also, but I believe theirs works off of GPS. When I purchased my cart in 2011 new from TV they were not offering a speedometer, I had them install a Stryker a couple of years later. It has a lot of functions. I believe their price is $150 or you can find them on Amazon for $120.

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[Shimpy]

There is a reason for the 20mph limit - the brakes, suspension etc of a golf cart is not designed to be safe at speeds faster than this.

They are safe at 20mph but not 21? At what speed do they disintegrate?

[Topspinmo]

If I safely pass you, it's because I am not letting you dictate my speed. I am more active now than ever and I did not move here to slow down. If you are going 18 and I am going 22 and I pass you, that big frown on your face and your hate that I did that is causing you undue stress. You can't change this as it happens constantly...just stay in your lane...


Fine as long as you do it safely.

[charmed59]

Maybe you pass safely but many do not and there need to go 20 feet a second faster than me is going to cause an accident.

I’ve found if I slow down while they are passing they can get by faster, and not cause an accident.

I’ve also noticed there are more than a few folks cruising along at 16mph looking at the sights, but as soon as someone pulls out to go around them they will speed up to the max their cart goes to make it harder to be passed. That could cause an accident.

If you aren’t in a hurry, and want to cruise along at your speed, go ahead. Let people pass you. I’m telling you it’s very freeing to let them go.

[Topspinmo]

They are safe at 20mph but not 21? At what speed do they disintegrate?

Actually they were designed to 12 MPH and modified to go faster with no safety modifications other than speed them up.

[ismatta]

It’s not so much the speed that is dangerous, it’s the passing in an unsafe manner. If you feel the need for speed in you golf cart (really? Hahaha) , do it when the path is empty, and you have no one to pass. If your in a big hurry to get somewhere, I suggest your car or motorcycle on the road. Of course if it’s a true emergency (not just that you forgot your dentures) then exercise great caution when you pass anyone.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Are you out of work, verify surviving, have no saving, no means to make money, and not old enough for SS? Not stretch for some people.

So you go to the supermarket without a mask, and walk up to the customer service desk and ask them for a mask. They'll GIVE you one. Publix does it, Winn Dixie does it, Walmart has masks at the entry most of the time. The pet supply store in the town square in Sumter Landing has them at the entry.

You can also make a mask with a t-shirt or old rag, or you can use a folded bandana. You can also use a sanitary napkin, which many places now provide free in their rest rooms.

"Too poor" to possess a mask is not even a bad excuse. It's a stupid excuse easily debunked.

[jimjamuser]

Actually they were designed to 12 MPH and modified to go faster with no safety modifications other than speed them up.
The golf cars have a fairly high center of gravity which increases the risk of operating them on hill banks or operating them at speeds above what they were designed for.

[dadoiron]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

They haven't died yet so think they are invincible. You'll also find these folks to be the loudest and most obnoxious.

They are likely to be the same one's you've noticed throughout you life and somehow would have died off, but nope like cockroaches they survived.

Enjoy!

[Pairadocs]

[QUOTE=Garywt;1887477]I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21 but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.[/QUOTE

Happens to us all the time, ALL the time. Drive faster than you would ever think a golf cart can go .... on the trail toward LS square, past AP golf course, and the trail splits, had someone who almost overturned their cart and OURS trying to beat us to the trail split..... then all 6 carts, including the "crazy race driver" we all stopped together waiting to make the left hand turn to the square ! Worth the death defying maneuver and speed ! Also was alone in the cart last summer, going to Walmart, doing 22. Guy came around me and screamed something (?) shaking his fist. I paid no attention and really could not hear (gas carts) but on he went. Imagine how shocked (and actually a little frightened) I was when I got to Walmart, parked, was walking toward store and he came right up to me screaming how I was going to cause an accident "and get someone killed if you always drive that slow"..... continued to curse and scream that people who "do not drive at least 25 mph are a danger to everyone". I was so startled to think he had sped all that way, passing me before the tunnel, and then would wait in the parking lot until I got there and parked ! There were people around, but even so, very frightening. I was going exactly 21 mph, which I find MANY people find completely unacceptable ! Our cart's top speed is only 26, but we seldom ever "floor" it, usually 21, 22 is fine for us. The man did NOT appear to be drunk ! Just a screaming, very nasty, intimidating, man who was in a hurry, but had time to wait until I arrived ?????

[golfing eagles]

[QUOTE=Garywt;1887477]I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21 but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.[/QUOTE

Happens to us all the time, ALL the time. Drive faster than you would ever think a golf cart can go .... on the trail toward LS square, past AP golf course, and the trail splits, had someone who almost overturned their cart and OURS trying to beat us to the trail split..... then all 6 carts, including the "crazy race driver" we all stopped together waiting to make the left hand turn to the square ! Worth the death defying maneuver and speed ! Also was alone in the cart last summer, going to Walmart, doing 22. Guy came around me and screamed something (?) shaking his fist. I paid no attention and really could not hear (gas carts) but on he went. Imagine how shocked (and actually a little frightened) I was when I got to Walmart, parked, was walking toward store and he came right up to me screaming how I was going to cause an accident "and get someone killed if you always drive that slow"..... continued to curse and scream that people who "do not drive at least 25 mph are a danger to everyone". I was so startled to think he had sped all that way, passing me before the tunnel, and then would wait in the parking lot until I got there and parked ! There were people around, but even so, very frightening. I was going exactly 21 mph, which I find MANY people find completely unacceptable ! Our cart's top speed is only 26, but we seldom ever "floor" it, usually 21, 22 is fine for us. The man did NOT appear to be drunk ! Just a screaming, very nasty, intimidating, man who was in a hurry, but had time to wait until I arrived ?????

Let's see if I got this straight.
This post is complaining that someone (illegally) driving more than 22 mph in their cart passed you while you were (illegally) going 22. But it's OK because your cart that can (illegally) go 26 is only being (illegally) driven 21-22.

I agree you have the moral high ground-----IF 2 wrongs make a right:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Georgeb110]

If someone wants to pass, why not! It's their right to go faster if they wish to risk it all.
There are those that push all limits, why get aggravated let them go and let fate take it's course.

[B-flat]

Well, maybe there was an emergency or he had to go to the bathroom or he remembered he left the heat on on the stove. Maybe consider there was a reason.

Yes maybe he or she even stayed too long at the bar and had to get home to their hunny because hunny was pi$$ed. :popcorn:

Because people grow old doesn’t necessarily mean they get any smarter.

[willis100]

Maybe you pass safely but many do not and there need to go 20 feet a second faster than me is going to cause an accident.

Probably millions of miles of golf cart travel here every year and very rare to see or hear of a serious golf cart accident. Poking around way under the speed limit is probably just as dangerous as moving a little quicker. I think we are doing really well around here.

[NoMoSno]

:gc:In Michigan, a golf cart operating on the side of a road is considered an ORV and requires operators and passengers to wear a helmet...:shocked:

[golfing eagles]

:gc:In Michigan, a golf cart operating on the side of a road is considered an ORV and requires operators and passengers to wear a helmet...:shocked:

Are you saying there are roads with designated golf cart lanes in Michigan????? If not, well Toto, you're not in Kansas any more.

[NoMoSno]

Are you saying there are roads with designated golf cart lanes in Michigan????? If not, well Toto, you're not in Kansas any more.
No lanes but on many roads it's permissible to travel along the berm. Of course, the cart also needs to be registered as a ORV.

[Catalina36]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

If you cannot follow THE VILLAGES safety rules of operating a golf cart and not going faster then the 20 mph speed limit, then DRIVE YOUR CAR!!!!

[Bilyclub]

If you cannot follow THE VILLAGES safety rules of operating a golf cart and not going faster then the 20 mph speed limit, then DRIVE YOUR CAR!!!!

Actually it's Florida State Law on the street cart lanes, but you see how that's going on the interstate.

[wisbad1]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.
I know what you mean, I’m driving along doing 45-50 and some idiot passes me, I’m thinking another fool in a golf cart.

[collie1228]

Up until about a year ago, the Sumter County Sheriff was a regular presence on Morse Blvd. (North of 466), where cars and carts drive at ridiculous speeds. I travel this stretch of Morse daily to our mail station, and on some days, I feel like I am risking my life. In the past year, I don't believe I have seen even one Sheriff's car out there with radar. They have simply stopped. Our sheriff's department has a LOT of deputies and a LOT of nice new cars. I wonder why they are no longer enforcing the traffic laws on Morse Blvd.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

If you don't like the way I drive, then get off the sidewalk.

:popcorn::popcorn::welcome::welcome:

[VApeople]

Up until about a year ago, the Sumter County Sheriff was a regular presence on Morse Blvd. (North of 466), where cars and carts drive at ridiculous speeds. I travel this stretch of Morse daily to our mail station, and on some days, I feel like I am risking my life.

I understand. When we decided to move here in 2015, we ruled out any resales that would require us to drive on Morse north of 466.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I’m on Morse north of 466 quite often, I never see those high speeds , in fact the road is always so crowded I don’t know how you could speed because if you could I would just like I and many others do on other villages roads

[bpascani]

The carts that are not street legal are supposed to be topped at 21 mph. What I mean is, when we bought ours, and chose not to have it street legal, at this point, it was programmed such that it would not go more than 21mph. I personally think street legal ones shouldn't be allowed on the golf cart paths, but then the street folks would be mad because they are going under 35 mph, I guess. Back before we got our golf cart (a few months before Covid), we were hearing that 'golf cart police' were out on the paths, and stopping and ticketing anyone going even a little bit over 21 mph. I agree with you totally. Wonder if those folks are actual homeowners, or, younger family members, renters, etc that choose to ignore the rules.

[TimeForChange]

I love driving in my golf cart but these donkeys that need to go 25, 30 or 35 mph passing people causing issues for other following the rules. What is the rush unless they are in a hurry to die. We like to enjoy ourselves and do go 20-21but I don’t understand the rush. The one that had to pass me tonight proceeded to then turn 20 feet down the road.

Get out of my way! I am late for my T Time or my next Dr. appointment!:boxing2:

[big guy]

They don't have much time left, so they're in a hurry to do everything they can before the end comes.
DO you think you will get through life without being a senior citizen.?!

[Bilyclub]

Back before we got our golf cart (a few months before Covid), we were hearing that 'golf cart police' were out on the paths, and stopping and ticketing anyone going even a little bit over 21 mph. I agree with you totally. Wonder if those folks are actual homeowners, or, younger family members, renters, etc that choose to ignore the rules.

From reading things here you can only get a speeding /unregistered vehicle ticket when on the street, not on a MMP.

[John_W]

Up until about a year ago, the Sumter County Sheriff was a regular presence on Morse Blvd. (North of 466), where cars and carts drive at ridiculous speeds. I travel this stretch of Morse daily to our mail station, and on some days, I feel like I am risking my life...

For those who aren't aware like you are, this driver was just checking his mail and about five years ago when he was killed crossing Morse just south of De La Vista Mail Station.

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