[Driller703]

Originally Posted by Dan Williams

I really don’t care about any carts going faster, but I do get mad when carts that can go faster then mine think they need to ride my bumper

Just pull over and/or wave them by. Everyone is happy. Problem solved.

[Driller703]

Originally Posted by Rocksnap

It’s really pretty simple. If you are slower than the person BEHIND you, let them pass.
When driving long distance, speed matters. Even in a golf car.

Well said. It’s just common courtesy.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

True, but when you think about it, it is an idiotic law. The whole point is for the state to collect that registration fee for essentially the same cart to legally go 5 mph quicker. It is NOT a safety issue---after all, what do you think is more dangerous?---driving 45 through a 15 mph school zone or driving a cart 20.1 mph on a MMP?

I don't disagree but these are the laws that we have. I'm not likely to drive 35mph down Morse but I know what the law is so I won't be complaining if I'm ticketed.

In this discussion I have more problems with those saying the cart is unstable at anything over 15mph or that the brakes are insufficient to stop it from 20mph. Both statements seem like they come from someone who has never driven a cart. I know I have never had a stability problem at 20mph and the brakes *did* keep me from T-boning the truck that pulled out in front of me.

[graciegirl]

Driving home from Laurel Manor on Cart Path along 466 a couple of days ago and I don't know what my speed was but it wasn't slow....I try to keep an assured clear distance from the cart ahead or respectfully follow bike riders and slow down for walkers especially where the center Island hems us in,...............but someone zipped around me and almost hit a Golf Cart coming toward us.

Made me cuss. (Did you hear me?)

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

PS: Florida law also states that when you are getting passed, it is illegal to speed up to prevent it. You MUST maintain your same speed until the other vehicle has passed you For all those self-appointed LEOs, I'd love to see enforcement of the laws I just stated above.

Thank you for making my point that slowing down and/or pulling over is not required, even if it might seem to be the courteous thing to do. Neither party gets to dictate how the other operates their vehicle. That is LEO'S job.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

driving home from laurel manor on cart path along 466 a couple of days ago and i don't know what my speed was but it wasn't slow....i try to keep an assured clear distance from the cart ahead or respectfully follow bike riders and slow down for walkers especially where the center island hems us in,...............but someone zipped around me and almost hit a golf cart coming toward us.

Made me cuss. (did you hear me?)

tsk! Tsk! 🤭🤭

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Souped up "carts" are illegal on the road and those that drive them are law breakers (criminals), generally speaking.

Guilty as Charged.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by gorillarick

Recently took the Mature Driving Course for an insurance discount.
Worth taking.

Florida Law: If you have to exceed the speed limit to pass, it is illegal. Hmmmpt.
Shocked, but makes sense. Speeding is speeding.
Dangerous is dangerous.

Yes! Correct! And, if they get pulled over they will argue and blame everyone else, even the cop that pulled them over.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by mrf6969

20 years of posts about this very subject so here we go again. Golf carts are manufactured for golf courses ONLY. The way we use them here in TV is putting these carts way beyond what they are intended to be used for. The most important thing to remember is that the brakes on all these carts are designed to stop the cart at very low speeds like around 10 MPH. Good luck going 25 MPH and you have to stop fast. You are an accident waiting to happen.

Not "waiting to happen". Actively looking for a place to happen!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

True, but when you think about it, it is an idiotic law. The whole point is for the state to collect that registration fee for essentially the same cart to legally go 5 mph quicker. It is NOT a safety issue---after all, what do you think is more dangerous?---driving 45 through a 15 mph school zone or driving a cart 20.1 mph on a MMP?

Respectfully disagree. It is not just about tax, as the state could easily require license taxes for any and all forms of transport to use the roads, etc. As for safety, laws are put in place and the line for acceptability has to be drawn somewhere. Generally speaking, we are already exceeding the design specs for max safety at 20 mph. Why can't the "daredevils" be satisfied with that when operating on public roads and parking lots. If you want a go-cart, go to a race track or buy your own place where you can act the fool all you want and put no one else in jeopardy. No need to stress over a couple mph, imho.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

All true, but I don't have to make it easier for "them"

Them? Isn't that anyone or everyone who isn't "us"?

[Taltarzac725]

We have a governor on our golf cart and almost every golf cart zips by us going well over 20 mph.

It seems like many Villagers have a need for speed.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Which is why I don't have Onstar or similar programs. A famous American long ago warned us about voluntarily giving up our freedoms

Any time you become a part of a couple, group, organization, society, you give up some freedom. Humans are social animals. Very few are happy totally free and 100% alone.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Driller703

Just pull over and/or wave them by. Everyone is happy. Problem solved.

Not me! I am expected to pull over and slow down so some impatient speeder thinks their use of the public road is more important than mine? Bowing to ones entitled behavior doesn't engender love, admiration or joy among those who are expected to kowtow.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces

Guilty as Charged.

And proud of it. Obviously. 😄