Golf Cart Etiquette

[Michael 61]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?

[kaydee]

I’d say that is very thoughtful. Enjoy your visit

[Kelevision]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?

Since the speed is 20 MPH, yes that is the correct thing to do. I had a rental once that didn’t go 20 and I was pulling over quite often to let people pass.

[frose]

The speed limit is 20. Good luck with that. They pass doing near 30. I do clock them just to satisfy my curiosity.

[asianthree]

Our first lifestyle in 07 the cart barely do 12 miles an hour. If you went up hill you could’ve walked faster.

Have no idea what speed owned carts were set at, but everyone passed us. Bonus, everyone that passed us knew were were in a lifestyle cart, no one seemed upset at the slow rate of speed, they just waved or smiled.

[Toymeister]

There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.

[golfing eagles]

There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.

Interesting. I could not find anything in federal statutes or the Federal Register that reference golf carts. There are some safety regulations regarding LSVs, but nothing about speed other than the definition that they go 20+ mph. All golf cart regulations appear to be state and local. IF there is any federal regulation of golf carts, it would only go to prove we have way, way too much government.

[Papa_lecki]

Oh Good, another thread on golf cart speeds.

[Bay Kid]

Wave them on by or pull to the side. ENJOY!

[BrianL99]

Interesting. I could not find anything in federal statutes or the Federal Register that reference golf carts. ... IF there is any federal regulation of golf carts, it would only go to prove we have way, way too much government.

What it really proves, is what everyone on this site should know. Villagers/Posters fancy themselves experts on every subject under the sun and opinions are offered as if Moses chiseled them on stone tablets.

[fdpaq0580]

What it really proves, is what everyone on this site should know. Villagers/Posters fancy themselves experts on every subject under the sun and opinions are offered as if Moses chiseled them on stone tablets.

You calling Moses a chiseler? 😒

[golfing eagles]

What it really proves, is what everyone on this site should know. Villagers/Posters fancy themselves experts on every subject under the sun and opinions are offered as if Moses chiseled them on stone tablets.

How so? It was stated there is a Federal regulation on golf cart speed. I stated I couldn't find it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I also stated the opinion, that if such a federal regulation exists, it is an overreach by big government. How that makes anyone an "expert" on federal law is beyond me. Besides, if you are a believer, either Christian or Jewish, it was God, not Moses that chiseled those tablets.

[charmed59]

Yes, I remember in our lifestyle visit the card went no where near 20mph, so those with personal carts could always pass us. It was okay, as we needed to pull over often anyway to check our directions.

[Cupcake57]

Welcome! I am a very defensive driver and hate tailgaters, so if there is no curb on the MMP, I pull off into the grass, smile sweetly, and say to myself "they must have to pee worse than I do!" HA! Enjoy your visit and come back for good soon.

[JMintzer]

The speed limit is 20. Good luck with that. They pass doing near 30. I do clock them just to satisfy my curiosity.

So your cart goes 30?

Interesting...

[JMintzer]

There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.

Not to mention the thousands of law breakers in automobiles who exceed the 20 or 35 mph posted speed limits on the regular roads...

[ThirdOfFive]

What it really proves, is what everyone on this site should know. Villagers/Posters fancy themselves experts on every subject under the sun and opinions are offered as if Moses chiseled them on stone tablets.
Ain’t THAT the truth?

[Garywt]

It is nice that you pull over but it is not necessary. Just drive and if someone is unhappy let them figure it out for themselves.

[frose]

So your cart goes 30?

Interesting...
No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

[golfing eagles]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

You have a radar gun????? To check out other driver's speed?????

Now, I really AM at a loss for words.

[Dotneko]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

You have got to be kidding. Why on earth would you clock other golf carts? Wanna be cop or something?

[superzcomputerz]

Yes, please move aside if unable to maintain speed, thank you!


QUOTE=Michael 61;2130254]I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?[/QUOTE]

[me4vt]

100% agree with this statement!!!

[srswans]

I haven’t been to an etiquette class but I wouldn’t pull off the path to let someone else by. Stay right of course but let the faster driver deal with passing.

[frose]

You have a radar gun????? To check out other driver's speed?????

Now, I really AM at a loss for words.

It’s left over from my old job. I have many electronic tools left over. It’s nice to have the stuff laying around you never know when you can use them.

[Berwin]

Perhaps this is the federal regulation being referenced? This sticker is in my Club Car.

[golfing eagles]

It’s left over from my old job. I have many electronic tools left over. It’s nice to have the stuff laying around you never know when you can use them.

OK, at least you didn't go out and buy one.
So now, what would possess you to use it here????? Curiosity????
Also, the number of carts that go 30+ are extremely limited. Is your radar gun properly calibrated?

[Paulz]

Perhaps this is the federal regulation being referenced? This sticker is in my Club Car.

ANSI standards are not law…just a standard. Consider it a suggestion, like the yellow/black speed limit sign, not enforceable.

[banjobob]

Those lifestyle arts are really a nuisance at that speed , yes the prudent thing is to pull over and be safe as most carts are in the 20 to 25 mph range, it will save you a lot of grief by just getting out of the way.

[wfp113]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?

Golf cart speed cannot be set to go over 20 mph per The Florida Law enforcement handbook.
wfp113

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Golf cart speed cannot be set to go over 20 mph per The Florida Law enforcement handbook.
wfp113

you must be new here

[Bogie Shooter]

100% agree with this statement!!!

Which of the previous 22 posts? Is this a guessing contest?

[GizmoWhiskers]

Be predictable. Hold your line. If you want to pull over and safely can then fine, however not required. They can pass when safe to do so. People upping their speed regulators does not equal pushing slower carts off the trail. Just wave them on. I watched a new driver of one be bullied at the enterance of a tunnel with sharp turn on it. She was more scared by the idiot passenger in the passenger seat than she was the tunnel. He told his female driver to pass her at the tunnel enterance sight unseen and she did! It was disgusting to have observed that! You be safe, do you and ENJOY. Forget the bullies and village a-holes!

[krick093]

The speed limit is 20. Good luck with that. They pass doing near 30. I do clock them just to satisfy my curiosity.

And you "clocked" them how?

[richardc1947]

Most golf carts that “Villages Ready” are designed to max out between 20 and 22 mph. They also have headlights, taillights, horn and turn signals. Some cart owners tweak the governors up to mid to uppers 20’s mph.
On the other hand golf carts that are primarily used on golf courses typically max out about 14 mph. You may be using one of these. But they still must have headlights, taillights, horn and turn signals to travel on the streets.

[Bogie Shooter]

And you "clocked" them how?

Seek and ye shall find…….pays to read all the posts.:ho:

[coralway]

Etiquette?

There's no etiquette. It's every man, and woman, for themselves.

[RickyLee]

Golf cart speed cannot be set to go over 20 mph per The Florida Law enforcement handbook.
wfp113

When I zip past you I'm going to be blasting Judas priest; breaking the law
BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW

[fdpaq0580]

Etiquette?

There's no etiquette. It's every man, and woman, for themselves.

Agree! So many speeding, tailgating, etc, and they pretend they are concerned with ETIQUETTE?
Just drive as safely, carefully as you can.

[mikeycereal]

My loaner tops out at 19, though I've passed others and have had others pass me. A couple of them waved me by, which was cool, but I don't do that. Anyone can wait for a safe straightaway to pass me. The ones that waved me by had 1 or 2 passengers in them slowing them down, and they got it when they saw me behind them (not tailgating). I plan to get mine to at least 23; 19 and flooring it feels like a slug. I may not go 23 everywhere but it'll be avail when I want it. Just be aware of unsafe drivers, espec the ones going over the solid lines.

[True Blue]

Golf cart speed cannot be set to go over 20 mph per The Florida Law enforcement handbook.
wfp113

And yet it happens often. Our golf cart is set to 20 and I’m tailgated and passed often while receiving nasty stares. I just sing the Alabama song “In a hurry to get things done. Rush and rush until life’s no fun”. 🙂

[Joe C.]

Are all these rules and laws for golf CARS or golf CARTS. It seems that the Villages sells golf CARS, yet they ride on CART paths. The signs throughout the Villages say "No golf carts allowed past this sign". So if I have a golf CAR, it doesn't apply? I know it's a play on words, but words have meaning, and to change a word, results in a change in the meaning.
Just one of my "pet peeves".

[Keefelane66]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?
It’s called common sense. After a few more visits you may observe at times it’s not practiced

[OhioBuckeye]

Well 15 mph isn’t the legal maximum speed. Have them reset it, & tell them you want it to go the maximum speed allowed, 15 mph isn’t it!

[ThehappypeopleLOL]

Welcome! I am a very defensive driver and hate tailgaters, so if there is no curb on the MMP, I pull off into the grass, smile sweetly, and say to myself "they must have to pee worse than I do!" HA! Enjoy your visit and come back for good soon.

It's more likely they forgot to do their dishes, did a u-turn and headed back home:22yikes:
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[ThehappypeopleLOL]

When I zip past you I'm going to be blasting Judas priest; breaking the law
BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW

Kewl but put on Tom Petty instead.:loco:

[tammy5912554@gmail.com]

The speed limit is 20. Good luck with that. They pass doing near 30. I do clock them just to satisfy my curiosity.

How do you “clock” people?

[Vermilion Villager]

You have a radar gun????? To check out other driver's speed?????

Now, I really AM at a loss for words.

OMG....ME TOO!
The first thing that came to mind was the episode of Any Griffith where Gomer does a citizen's arrest of Barney?? :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[DonH57]

Just remember you can only drive one golf cart at a time!:D

[Tom M]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

30mph? Average? If I've said it once, I've said it a million times -- don't exaggerate.

[fdpaq0580]

Just remember you can only drive one golf cart at a time!:D

Good advice!

[juddfl]

I was told by a retired sheriff deputy that police do not give speeding tickets if your on the golf cart path as that is private property. Once you are on the golf cart lane with auto traffic, they will give a ticket.

[Roger Gallery]

Another aspect; those with golf carts set to go faster than 20 mph or really faster thane 24 mph; is the fast they go, they forget, they should yeild to cars i.e . merging locations.

Also, what if an accident occurs when someone other than the owner drives and doesn't know the speed limit. Who is liable? We now have ads by attorneys for golf cart accident; next will he Morgan & Morgan, ha, ha.

Anyway, enjoy the Villages, doublt if there any better commuity, that offfers so much.

[JMintzer]

You have a radar gun????? To check out other driver's speed?????

Now, I really AM at a loss for words.

I know... I can see it now...

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[JMintzer]

Another aspect; those with golf carts set to go faster than 20 mph or really faster thane 24 mph; is the fast they go, they forget, they should yeild to cars i.e . merging locations.


Going a few miles faster causes one to lose one's memory???

[Topgun 1776]

There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.
Please copy and post the FL and Federal "requirements" you speak so knowledgeably of... we'll wait. Thanks!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Interesting. I could not find anything in federal statutes or the Federal Register that reference golf carts. There are some safety regulations regarding LSVs, but nothing about speed other than the definition that they go 20+ mph. All golf cart regulations appear to be state and local. IF there is any federal regulation of golf carts, it would only go to prove we have way, way too much government.

You are correct. There is no federal regulation. FL law stipulates that definition of a golf cart is a vehicle that cannot exceed 20mph. I don’t know why people keep saying 19.9 mph. If your golf cart is capable of exceeding 20mph but not 25mph it is classified as a low speed vehicle and may be driven on roads where the speed limit does not exceed 35mph. It also must be registered and insured and have safety equipment that is not required on a golf cart.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?

It's not the "correct" thing to do, since there is no rule requiring it. But it is definitely a nice thing to do.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.

Yes there's a speed limit. It's 20mph unless otherwise posted.

[Bill14564]

Please copy and post the FL and Federal "requirements" you speak so knowledgeably of... we'll wait. Thanks!

Though the number is 20mph, the Federal and Fl requirements are:
- 49 CFR 571.3(b) for Federal; and,
- Chapter 320.01(22) for Florida.

Hopefully you didn't need to wait too long. Next time you might try Google to get the answer more quickly.

[frose]

You have got to be kidding. Why on earth would you clock other golf carts? Wanna be cop or something?

Really. I don’t use it on golf carts to see what they do. I really don’t care. But golf ball velocity, swing speed, baseball velocity etc. I use it for many things

[frose]

OK, at least you didn't go out and buy one.
So now, what would possess you to use it here????? Curiosity????
Also, the number of carts that go 30+ are extremely limited. Is your radar gun properly calibrated?
OMG. Of course it is. I don’t really care what these people drive at. It’s just a curiosity along with my pyrometer, manometer etc.

[lpruettusa]

Please copy and post the FL and Federal "requirements" you speak so knowledgeably of... we'll wait. Thanks!

Florida’s mild climate makes outdoor activities a year-round option. Low speed vehicles (LSV), golf carts and off-highway vehicles (OHV) are a great way to enjoy local communities and natural spaces. It is important that consumers understand the differences between LSVs, golf carts and OHVs, the traffic laws applying to these vehicles, and the regulations regarding registration, titling and insurance.


Low Speed Vehicles

Section 320.01(41), Florida Statutes, defines LSVs as “any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour.” LSVs must be registered, titled and insured with personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver license in their immediate possession.

LSVs may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less and must be equipped with the following safety equipment:

Headlamps;
Front and rear turn signals;
Stop lamps;
Tail lamps;
Reflex reflectors, red – one each side and one on the rear;
Exterior mirror on the driver side and an interior rear-view mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side;
Parking brake;
Windshield;
Seat belt for each designated seat; and a
Vehicle identification number (VIN).

To title and register an LSV, take the following documents to a Motor Vehicle Service Center:

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin;
Form HSMV 82040 (Application for Title);
Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and $10, 000 PIP);
Identification – driver license, ID card or passport; and
Applicable fees
Title fee
Plate fee
Initial registration fee, if applicable
Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)


Golf Carts

Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” Golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Golf carts may also cross a portion of a county road which intersects a roadway that is approved for golf carts, or that intersects a golf course or mobile home park. In both examples the roadway should have signs posted that golf carts share the roadway. The operation of golf carts on roads must comply with any more restrictive ordinances enacted by local government and should be verified prior to operating these vehicles.

Golf carts are not required to be titled or registered and, therefore, are not required to be insured with PIP and PDL insurance coverage. Golf cart operators are not required to have a driver license; however, to operate a golf cart on designated public roadways, a person must be 14 years or older.


Converted Golf Carts

Golf carts can be converted to LSVs (see LSV safety equipment requirements above). Buyers should be aware that if a golf cart has been modified to an LSV, the registration and title date do not reflect the manufacture date (age of the vehicle). Instead, it indicates the year it was registered and titled. This means that the vehicle could be older than the date listed on the title.

Titling and Registering a Converted Golf Cart

Prior to titling and registering a converted golf cart, the vehicle must be inspected and assigned a VIN at a Motorist Services Regional Office. The converted golf cart must be street-legal before applying for title and registration.

Trailer the converted golf cart to a Motorist Services Regional Office and present the following documents and fees for an inspection, VIN assignment, title and registration:

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or a bill of sale for the golf cart Form HSMV 84490 (Statement of Builder) completed by customer and Compliance Examiner/Inspector;
Form HSMV 86064 (Affidavit for Golf Cart Modified to a Low Speed Vehicle);
Original bill(s) of sale or receipt(s) for all parts used to convert the golf cart to a low speed vehicle;
Certified weight slip for the converted golf cart;
Form HSMSV 82040 (Application for Title);
Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and $10,000 PIP);
Sales tax or sales tax exemption information for all parts;
Identification – driver license, ID card or passport; and
Applicable fees
Inspection fee
Title fee
Plate fee
Initial registration fee, if applicable
Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)




SOURCE:Low Speed Vehicles - Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/low-speed-vehicles/)

[golfing eagles]

Really. I don’t use it on golf carts to see what they do. I really don’t care. But golf ball velocity, swing speed, baseball velocity etc. I use it for many things

Actually, I kinda like it. Maybe I'll get me one of those gizmos :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jimjamuser]

Interesting. I could not find anything in federal statutes or the Federal Register that reference golf carts. There are some safety regulations regarding LSVs, but nothing about speed other than the definition that they go 20+ mph. All golf cart regulations appear to be state and local. IF there is any federal regulation of golf carts, it would only go to prove we have way, way too much government.
The Federal Government has NO choice but to standardize golf cart speed at the factory because the manufacturer is engaged in INTERSTATE COMMERCE.

[jimjamuser]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.
My wife is a therapist that has seen many, many head injuries from many golf cart accidents. People wrongly think that they are safer in a cart than a car or truck. So, they get drunk more in a cart. don't wear seat belts, and drive stupidly. Also. the center of gravity is high in a golf cart and can roll over easily or skid out of control.After all they are designed to be ridden s-l-o-w-l-y on the grass of a golf course.

[mikmacdon@hotmail.com]

I’m currently enjoying my second lifestyle visit here in TV this week. I have a golf cart that is fixed not to exceed 15 MPH. I have noticed while driving the golf cart paths that a golf cart will come up behind me and begin to tailgate me. I have been signaling and pulling to the side of the path when there is space to do this. Is this the correct thing to do?

You should enjoy 15mph without being hindered by the inconsiderate cart drivers. Stay at 15mph to tech them patience.

[jimjamuser]

I haven’t been to an etiquette class but I wouldn’t pull off the path to let someone else by. Stay right of course but let the faster driver deal with passing.
Tailgating in a golf cart or a automobile IS something that I NEVER do. I may be selfish, but I am NOT so selfish as to think that I can endanger my life and someone else's for what ?????? to make up a few seconds of road travel ? Or to try to INTIMIDATE someone else and feel SUPERIOR to them? A tailgater is a VERY sick person psychologically.

[jimjamuser]

OK, at least you didn't go out and buy one.
So now, what would possess you to use it here????? Curiosity????
Also, the number of carts that go 30+ are extremely limited. Is your radar gun properly calibrated?
I see many going 30 MPH where I live. I bet that HALF of all golf carts here have their governors illegally modified. Also they burn their gasoline less efficiently (you can smell them as they pass). They greater gasoline use goes into the engine cylinders where it washes away the oil so that there is greater piston wall friction - so more wear. That is why only a FOOL would buy a USED golf cart that has been modified !!!!!!!

[jimjamuser]

you must be new here
Sad for people to openly flaunt a law that prevents head injuries for their fellow TV Land persons. So, much for Florida's Friendliest City.

[Glowfromminnesota]

We experienced bullying with our hot rod golf cart. At a gate someone got out of his car/came up to us in our cart and said “you are going to have your *ss handed to you. Your lights aren’t bright enough”! This was during the day! OMG. We got home and we checked and checked. They seemed o.k. No reason for that behavior. To this day I still can’t figure out why we were treated that way.

[Toymeister]

As I said on post six way back on page one there is a Federal statute on golf carts. I am rarely wrong. Unlike the posters on my ignore list I only post about things that I know with certainty or I clearly state it is my opinion.

Golf carts are specifically and definitely covered under 49 CFR Part 571. Golf carts, not LSV can not operate at 20mph. LSVs are also covered in the same subpart of the Federal Code of Regulations.

[Davonu]

...I am rarely wrong. Unlike the posters on my ignore list I only post about things that I know with certainty or I clearly state it is my opinion...
And in addition to that, you are soooo modest! :D

[jimjamuser]

We experienced bullying with our hot rod golf cart. At a gate someone got out of his car/came up to us in our cart and said “you are going to have your *ss handed to you. Your lights aren’t bright enough”! This was during the day! OMG. We got home and we checked and checked. They seemed o.k. No reason for that behavior. To this day I still can’t figure out why we were treated that way.
Just another fine ambassador for Florida's Friendliest Homeasylum.

[NoMoSno]

I see many going 30 MPH where I live. I bet that HALF of all golf carts here have their governors illegally modified. Also they burn their gasoline less efficiently (you can smell them as they pass). They greater gasoline use goes into the engine cylinders where it washes away the oil so that there is greater piston wall friction - so more wear. That is why only a FOOL would buy a USED golf cart that has been modified !!!!!!!
I hope you are not a mechanic.
Your explanation of what happens to gas in a cylinder is way off base.

[sasman29]

15 mph.. Cyclists are moving faster .
Welcome to TV

[jimjamuser]

I hope you are not a mechanic.
Your explanation of what happens to gas in a cylinder is way off base.
Excess gas that does NOT get burned runs down the cylinder walls and thins out the oil. It puts black soot in the cylinder head. And if it is excess enough you will see BLACK smoke come out of the exhaust pipe. Same thing in golf cart and cars and trucks. If you see black smoke the engine is running too rich and the cylinders and piston rings are getting premature excessive WEAR.

[frose]

You know it’s not just the governor that controls speed on these carts. Gear ratios can be changed, tire size altered, clutch assembly reworked, exhaust altered There are numerous ways to speed them up.

[NoMoSno]

Excess gas that does NOT get burned runs down the cylinder walls and thins out the oil. It puts black soot in the cylinder head. And if it is excess enough you will see BLACK smoke come out of the exhaust pipe. Same thing in golf cart and cars and trucks. If you see black smoke the engine is running too rich and the cylinders and piston rings are getting premature excessive WEAR.
Again, I hope you are NOT a mechanic.

[rhood]

Where, anywhere does any statute say 19.9.


There is no speed limit on the multimodal paths. There is a federal requirement that golf carts not exceed 19.9 mph. If it exceeds 19.9 it is a low speed vehicle which must be licensed and insured per Florida statute in addition to additional Federal safety requirements.

As the OP certainly can testify there are thousands of law breakers here in Florida's friendliest home town.

[Hardlyworking]

You must be talking about carts with carbs on them because EFI carts don’t have these issues.

[tophcfa]

I hope you are not a mechanic.
Your explanation of what happens to gas in a cylinder is way off base.

Don’t wast your time conversing with someone who hates internal combustion engines and likes to make stuff up in a lame attempt to justify his opinion.

[Bill14564]

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[Bill14564]

Where, anywhere does any statute say 19.9.

Nowhere.

[npwalters]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

I'd say you need to get your radar gun calibrated

[Villages Kahuna]

Yes

[MrChipster]

100% agree with this statement!!!

BTW: if you do not reference a statement no one knows which “statement” you 100% agree with… just saying!

[JMintzer]

I see many going 30 MPH where I live. I bet that HALF of all golf carts here have their governors illegally modified. Also they burn their gasoline less efficiently (you can smell them as they pass). They greater gasoline use goes into the engine cylinders where it washes away the oil so that there is greater piston wall friction - so more wear. That is why only a FOOL would buy a USED golf cart that has been modified !!!!!!!

Do you also have a radar gun?

[JMintzer]

No I do 20. I have a radar gun to check the others out. 30 is about average. They should see what happens to the human body in a cart involved in a 30 mph wreck. Another house for sale.

If your "so called" 30 mph is "about average", that would mean there would have to be many many carts going close to 40 mpg to average up the thousands who never altered their carts...

Sorry, no way, no how...

I bought my cart used and it tops out at 22 mph with 1 person riding, downhill with the wind. I've been passed once...

[jimjamuser]

You must be talking about carts with carbs on them because EFI carts don’t have these issues.
Fuel injectors often go bad or gum up. They also have to spray at the correct time.That IS why they need to be periodically inspected and cleaned. Also that IS why NEW replacement injectors are SOLD. If they NEVER sprayed out droplets that are too large then there would NOT ever be the problems that I discussed - like washing down the cylinder walls and causing friction and excessive wear.

A simple way to realize that I am right is to look at the BLACK smoke that some carts put out, And sit near where they travel by on a windless day or night and you can SMELL them go by, We ALL have experienced that. It's just a fact that SMALL IC engines are likely to NOT burn as clean as newer cars and trucks. The cars are forced into cleaner operation by the Federal Government than are the golf carts. Gas golf carts have less pollution control than cars and trucks.

[Hardlyworking]

Fuel injectors often go bad or gum up. They also have to spray at the correct time.That IS why they need to be periodically inspected and cleaned. Also that IS why NEW replacement injectors are SOLD. If they NEVER sprayed out droplets that are too large then there would NOT ever be the problems that I discussed - like washing down the cylinder walls and causing friction and excessive wear.

A simple way to realize that I am right is to look at the BLACK smoke that some carts put out, And sit near where they travel by on a windless day or night and you can SMELL them go by, We ALL have experienced that. It's just a fact that SMALL IC engines are likely to NOT burn as clean as newer cars and trucks. The cars are forced into cleaner operation by the Federal Government than are the golf carts. Gas golf carts have less pollution control than cars and trucks.

I haven’t experienced that, so you can’t claim that we all have. Older carb cart, yes.

[Kenswing]

Don’t wast your time conversing with someone who hates internal combustion engines and likes to make stuff up in a lame attempt to justify his opinion.
This needs to be repeated often. Especially since he's just trying to push his agenda again. The topic of this thread is Golf Cart ETIQUETTE. Not Golf Cart Mechanics.

[jimjamuser]

Don’t wast your time conversing with someone who hates internal combustion engines and likes to make stuff up in a lame attempt to justify his opinion.
Sounds like someone is knocking another's opinion for the sole purpose of promoting their own opinion. Last I heard, this IS an opinion Forum. I conscientiously do NOT make things up. I believe that people prefer non-polluted air to breathe and prevent Global Warming to give over a better planet to their children. I further believe that people are beginning to choose E-bikes, E-golf carts, and E-cars and trucks.

It is JUST basic progress! Who am I to deny progress? Why would I be asked to NOT accept progress? I am just welcoming it. Some people welcomed the 1st telephone. Some switched from horse to car. Many will welcome E-vehicles. E-bikes are a lot of fun and E-golf carts are quieter and more maintenance-free. And as a fringe benefit, we are turning over to our grandchildren a cleaner air planet with less fires, floods, coastal water rise, and melting glaciers. What's NOT to like!!!!!!!

[SHIBUMI]

Years ago I attended a walk thru at the EZ Golf Car plant in Augusta Georgia. The very first thing said to the group was, it is not a golf cart. You push or pull a cart. You drive a car. Anytime someone says golf cart they will buy the rest a round of drinks. It sounds like we have a lot of drink buyers on this thread.

:MOJE_whot:

[jimjamuser]

Do you also have a radar gun?
No, but I would NOT mind having a job of golf cart Police where I used one and issued tickets. Because there are many, many accidents involving golf carts, which have high centers of gravity and are primarily designed to drive around 15 MPH on soft grass. Also, golf car drivers tend to feel more confident about driving drunk than automobile drivers. Those factors become a DEADLY combination. Often people need to be PROTECTED from THEMSELVES.

People that care about people would WANT the speed of golf carts checked for humanitarian purposes. With A.I. and robotics development it would seem easy enough to have ground-mounted cameras or a drone that would identify a chip in a golf cart and issue a ticket by mail for speeding and also to check for improper speed adjustments to the engine.

[golfing eagles]

Sounds like someone is knocking another's opinion for the sole purpose of promoting their own opinion. Last I heard, this IS an opinion Forum. I conscientiously do NOT make things up. I believe that people prefer non-polluted air to breathe and prevent Global Warming to give over a better planet to their children. I further believe that people are beginning to choose E-bikes, E-golf carts, and E-cars and trucks.

It is JUST basic progress! Who am I to deny progress? Why would I be asked to NOT accept progress? I am just welcoming it. Some people welcomed the 1st telephone. Some switched from horse to car. Many will welcome E-vehicles. E-bikes are a lot of fun and E-golf carts are quieter and more maintenance-free. And as a fringe benefit, we are turning over to our grandchildren a cleaner air planet with less fires, floods, coastal water rise, and melting glaciers. What's NOT to like!!!!!!!

Except........

It won't be your grandchildren, since those events are about 15-20,000 years away

and

It has nothing to do with SUVs, carbon footprints or fossil fuels, it is due to variations in Earth's axis over time and variations in our orbit around the sun

So......the myth of global warming due to man's activities can be filed with Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, for all those gullible enough to believe it

[golfing eagles]

No, but I would NOT mind having a job of golf cart Police where I used one and issued tickets. Because there are many, many accidents involving golf carts, which have high centers of gravity and are primarily designed to drive around 15 MPH on soft grass. Also, golf car drivers tend to feel more confident about driving drunk than automobile drivers. Those factors become a DEADLY combination. Often people need to be PROTECTED from THEMSELVES.

People that care about people would WANT the speed of golf carts checked for humanitarian purposes. With A.I. and robotics development it would seem easy enough to have ground-mounted cameras or a drone that would identify a chip in a golf cart and issue a ticket by mail for speeding and also to check for improper speed adjustments to the engine.

People that care?????------maybe
Big brother????----------------definitely
I suppose all this technology should be paid for by "the rich" and "corporations"

No thank you, I prefer not to live in Oceania

[Bilyclub]

Yeah, we need more government agencies and oversight. I heard all your credit card debt will be absorbed by the Federal Government if you make less than $120,000. Boy, some people get wacky in their old age.

[Chee-Chee]

When I zip past you I'm going to be blasting Judas priest; breaking the law
BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW BREAKING THE LAW

Outstanding reference!

[jimjamuser]

Except........

It won't be your grandchildren, since those events are about 15-20,000 years away

and

It has nothing to do with SUVs, carbon footprints or fossil fuels, it is due to variations in Earth's axis over time and variations in our orbit around the sun

So......the myth of global warming due to man's activities can be filed with Santa Claus and the tooth fairy, for all those gullible enough to believe it
The EVENTS that I mentioned are happening today and are on everyone's TV screen. Kentucky is flooding and killing and injuring people. Same in Pakistan. Fire all over the US west. Miami and the Florida keys have flooding streets on high tide days. Masses of people are coming northward from South America to the US. Same in Africa heading northward to Europe. That 20,000-year cycle thing and tilting of the earth's axis is what's known as a RATIONALIZATION. Which we were told in high school to watch out for in debates. There will NOT be very much buy-in to that fantasy story by the people of TV Land. But, nice try anyway.