Golf cart speed

[Rickg]

After reading about speeding in TV's, I downloaded a app to my smart phone called "speedometer". It keeps your screen on and gives a large digital readout of your speed. I was amazed at what my top speed is.(which I won't post here!)

[Buckeye]

Come on, tell us.....we can keep a secret!

[Rickg]

Nope ;)

[Buckeye]

Sorry, just being truthful. My intentions were not to create problems.
Thanks for the good speedometer info.

[GatorFan]

Rickg.....you are correct...sorry

[Topspinmo]

Gee's just cause it goes more than 20 MPH don't mean you have to drive around with the pedal to the floor... My car will go 130 plus but I don't drive it with my foot to the floor... Now if I need to pass or speed up due to something going well under the posted speed limit if I decide I then push the pedal down and pass of course when it's safe to do so... Why are villagers so hung up on somebody elses golf cart speed. If they speed it's the police business not mine. Lighten up and be happy you are in paradise and still NOT WORKING and putting up the the BS!!!

[Rickg]

I didn't start this post to cause controversy, I thought some people may want to check their speed as I did.

[aaffmom]

I am removing my comment. Everyone just be happy and safe.

[blue72]

Thanks Rickg
Just got an app. Good advise.:BigApplause:

[paulandjean]

Gee's just cause it goes more than 20 MPH don't mean you have to drive around with the pedal to the floor... My car will go 130 plus but I don't drive it with my foot to the floor... Now if I need to pass or speed up due to something going well under the posted speed limit if I decide I then push the pedal down and pass of course when it's safe to do so... Why are villagers so hung up on somebody elses golf cart speed. If they speed it's the police business not mine. Lighten up and be happy you are in paradise and still NOT WORKING and putting up the the BS!!!

I am with you on this one.Never could understand,some people hung up with cart speed.It like they have this 19.9 mph secret club and how dare if anyone will go faster. And also that police will clock you for speeding when you are doing 21mph.Too funny.

[scarecrow1]

Slow down your retired. Don't
Have to be anywhere and if you do leave early enough to get there safely. Just saying.

[junction29]

They go a lot faster with these fitted!

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/just-fun-109/villages-first-bio-degradable-battery-73950/

[justjim]

Slow down your retired. Don't
Have to be anywhere and if you do leave early enough to get there safely. Just saying.

:crap2: What you say is correct---but what others say regarding golf cart speed is also correct. Just because my golf cart has the potential to go 25mph doesn't mean that Iam running around TV @ 25mph anymore than your car is traveling 90mph down state route 44 when it has the potential to go 120mph. While traveling 21 or 22mph around TV many golf carts pass me. I could care less! If I had to make an educated guess, I would guess at least 50% of the carts in TV have the potential to go faster than 20mph. By the way, FYI I use my GPS to check my speed. It's economical and very accurate. Happy Golf Cart Trails! :gc:

[red tail]

i have a lsv and always go 25 when i can. im always getting passed by golf carts. good news is i dont care! bad news is they can get a citation and i wont. :a20:

[downeaster]

It is time once again to remind us of what is and what isn't a golf cart.

20.01 Definitions, general.�As used in the Florida Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:
(1) �Motor vehicle� means:
(a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power
(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
(42) �Low-speed vehicle� means any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour, including, but not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles. Low-speed vehicles must comply with the safety standards in 49 C.F.R. s. 571.500 and s. 316.2122.

There is no definition of a vehicle that is capable of speeds in excess of 25MPH.

[Billyworld]

:coolsmiley:I find it very interesting the amount of people that are tweaked over other peoples speed capability. My Streetrod goes 36MPH and my Corvette runs 180MPH. I cruise through TV in my cart at around 19 to 20 and never have any issues. I cruise in my Vette at the speed limit or around 5 over with no issues. The nice thing about having the speed capability is that when I get behind someone going 10 MPH in my cart and 20 miles under in my Vette I have the potential to get a different view. If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes!:coolsmiley:

[paulandjean]

:coolsmiley:I find it very interesting the amount of people that are tweaked over other peoples speed capability. My Streetrod goes 36MPH and my Corvette runs 180MPH. I cruise through TV in my cart at around 19 to 20 and never have any issues. I cruise in my Vette at the speed limit or around 5 over with no issues. The nice thing about having the speed capability is that when I get behind someone going 10 MPH in my cart and 20 miles under in my Vette I have the potential to get a different view. If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes!:coolsmiley:

I agree,Its nice to be able to "Hit It" when you need to.

[junction29]

I agree,Its nice to be able to "Hit It" when you need to.

They will go faster with these batteries!

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/just-fun-109/villages-first-bio-degradable-battery-73950/ :crap2::crap2::gc:

[rjn5656]

Thanks for the app.

[paulandjean]

Starting a new cart club.Its called, "Living on the edge"Where people go 21 mph and do not care.

[Rickg]

starting a new cart club.its called, "living on the edge"where people go 21 mph and do not care.
lol!

[Billyworld]

Please sign me up for the "Living On The Edge" Club!

[CFrance]

My friend got ticketed in her cart for going over the 20 mph speed limit. There was no fine amount listed on the ticket. She has to go to court regardless; can't send payment in. She will have to show certification that her cart has been modified so it can't exceed the 19 or 20 mph, whatever that law is. The county sheriff said if she does that, they MIGHT let her off with just court costs.

But it's a hassle.

[Russ_Boston]

i have a lsv and always go 25 when i can. im always getting passed by golf carts. good news is i dont care! bad news is they can get a citation and i wont. :a20:

Don't think that is exactly true. I don't think you are allowed to exceed 20 mph in the diamond lanes irregardless of LSV status.

Anyone help me on this?

[tzangrilli]

Not that hard to understand. If a vehicle that carries golf clubs and people is capable of exceeding 20mph it is not a golf cart.

[gomoho]

My friend got ticketed in her cart for going over the 20 mph speed limit. There was no fine amount listed on the ticket. She has to go to court regardless; can't send payment in. She will have to show certification that her cart has been modified so it can't exceed the 19 or 20 mph, whatever that law is. The county sheriff said if she does that, they MIGHT let her off with just court costs.

But it's a hassle.

Just curious - was your friend on the road or the golf cart path? Was the officer in a vehicle, motorcycle, or golf cart?:gc:

[CFrance]

Just curious - was your friend on the road or the golf cart path? Was the officer in a vehicle, motorcycle, or golf cart?:gc:

I'm pretty sure she was on a path, not a road, but I'll have to check on that and what the officer was driving.

[memason]

I'm pretty sure she was on a path, not a road, but I'll have to check on that and what the officer was driving.

I'm pretty sure that LEO's are only allowed to issue speeding citations on the public streets. The multi-modal paths are privately owned and there has been no agreement to allow speed enforcement there.

[CFrance]

I'm pretty sure that LEO's are only allowed to issue speeding citations on the public streets. The multi-modal paths are privately owned and there has been no agreement to allow speed enforcement there.

Have to check further. I'll see her next Tues.

[teachnmo]

We went out and took a spin around the area after reading your post. I had downloaded the speedometer app. Let's just say that my husband got rather annoyed when the app would beep loudly when he went over 20 (which I had set). Yep it is an annoying sound! LOL Made my ride safer!! :a20: :gc:

[justjim]

It is time once again to remind us of what is and what isn't a golf cart.

20.01 Definitions, general.�As used in the Florida Statutes, except as otherwise provided, the term:
(1) �Motor vehicle� means:
(a) An automobile, motorcycle, truck, trailer, semitrailer, truck tractor and semitrailer combination, or any other vehicle operated on the roads of this state, used to transport persons or property, and propelled by power other than muscular power
(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
(42) �Low-speed vehicle� means any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour but not greater than 25 miles per hour, including, but not limited to, neighborhood electric vehicles. Low-speed vehicles must comply with the safety standards in 49 C.F.R. s. 571.500 and s. 316.2122.

There is no definition of a vehicle that is capable of speeds in excess of 25MPH.

:gc: It seems to me that the Florida Statues relating to "Golf Carts" and LSV'S need a bit of revision. First, what most of us are driving around TV are far from a golf cart mentioned in the Statues. We have headlights, signal lights etc. etc. and I see more and more safety belts in the so called golf carts. As far as LSV'S, they can only maintain a speed of 25mph on a 35mph roadway---IMHO a safety hazard and a dangerous ride at best. I don't pretend to have the expertise to revise the Statues and safety codes for these but definitely see the need. Again, what we are driving in TV is not the same golf carts that thousands of golfers use everyday all across the country to ride and carry their golf clubs so the "Courses" can get in enough rounds to sustain their business plan. This is like trying to put a square peg into a round hole!!

[zonerboy]

Admittedly, chances are slim that you will get a ticket for driving your "golf cart" 21 mph instead of the legal limit of 19.9. But that's not the point!
What's important is that if you are involved in an accident (no matter who was at fault technically), if it can be determined that you were going faster than 19.9 mph, then you will be cited for driving an unregistered vehicle. And if you have "golf cart" insurance, you carrier will pay NO benefits because the vehicle you were driving does not fit the legal definition of a golf cart.
So you were in an accident, you received a citation, and you have no liability insurance to cover any injuries or property damage.
Think about it. Is it worth it to be able to drive your cart 1 or 2 mph faster than the rest?

[doubleujay1]

Best post so far!

[tzangrilli]

Admittedly, chances are slim that you will get a ticket for driving your "golf cart" 21 mph instead of the legal limit of 19.9. But that's not the point!
What's important is that if you are involved in an accident (no matter who was at fault technically), if it can be determined that you were going faster than 19.9 mph, then you will be cited for driving an unregistered vehicle. And if you have "golf cart" insurance, you carrier will pay NO benefits because the vehicle you were driving does not fit the legal definition of a golf cart.
So you were in an accident, you received a citation, and you have no liability insurance to cover any injuries or property damage.
Think about it. Is it worth it to be able to drive your cart 1 or 2 mph faster than the rest?
Amen, the is the law. If you want to go faster than 20 MPH ride a bike, motor scooter, LSV, NEV, smart car.

[Rickg]

Tell your husband, I'm sorry...

[Lark7]

Nope ;)
There seem to be a lot of speedometer apps - can you tell us which version of speedometer you downloaded? Thanks! Lark

[Rickg]

Speedometer by Steve o's. navigation