[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

And make the necessary modifications to the cart to qualify it as an LSV. Just paying the fee isn't all that is required.

Looking at the FLHSMV page, my EZ-Go came equipped with all the necessary modifications with the exception of a VIN and

Applicable fees

Title fee
Plate fee
Initial registration fee, if applicable
Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)


So it does seem like the fees (plural) and paperwork is the primary difference between an illegal golf cart and a legal low-speed vehicle.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

And make the necessary modifications to the cart to qualify it as an LSV. Just paying the fee isn't all that is required.

The modifications are single piece windshield, wipers, headlights, and mirrors. Absolutely nothing mechanical/structural is different that an ordinary cart. The argument that carts are unsafe at 25 has gone down the tubes, flaming.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Might I suggest a few people to whom you could offer a ride???

I ain't riding with him. He tosses people out! Doesn't even slow down! Yeesh! 🤬

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

I ain't riding with him. He tosses people out! Doesn't even slow down! Yeesh! 🤬

Darn

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Actually, the last time I went the check in girl asked me how fast I wanted the governor set, they would do up to 25. I asked "Isn't that illegal?"---she was clueless. I told her 20 was fine. Of course, I tend to get passed by about 1/3 of the carts.

How dare they! Some people just have no respect. 🫠😉

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Laker14

Even a below average owner can do it. (please don't ask me how I know this)

You know someone who is below average that has done it. That's just a guess.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by CybrSage

Have you ever driven over the speed limit in your car?
Of course you have. (When I was much younger)
Do you apply these same views to yourself?
Of course not. (Actually, yes, I do)
Is it hypocrisy or a problem standard? (Neither, imho.)

Yes, I do live by my standards. I do not expect others to do what I am not willing to do.
Maybe I have learned patience along with a little wisdom. Maybe I accept that the universe doesn't revolve around me, and I am just fine with that.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Since you felt the need to ask, by 320.01(1)(a), 320.01(22), 320.01(41), and simple common sense, yes. Bicycles or electric bikes that can go 30mph are neither golf carts nor low-speed vehicles.

Thank you!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Looking at the FLHSMV page, my EZ-Go came equipped with all the necessary modifications with the exception of a VIN and

Applicable fees

Title fee
Plate fee
Initial registration fee, if applicable
Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)


So it does seem like the fees (plural) and paperwork is the primary difference between an illegal golf cart and a legal low-speed vehicle.

Good for you. My old Yamaha did not come so equipped. And, while I think 20 in my cart is generally OK, I would not care to travel faster in it. Much faster and safer in my car.

[Happydaz]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Doesn't matter. Cyclists don't obey any traffic laws anyway.

It’s obvious from all the posts on this subject that golf carters don’t obey any traffic laws either. Don’t kid yourself, you are not in a special law abiding group if you drive a golf cart over 20mph.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

The modifications are single piece windshield, wipers, headlights, and mirrors. Absolutely nothing mechanical/structural is different that an ordinary cart. The argument that carts are unsafe at 25 has gone down the tubes, flaming.

Newer carts are better (in most cases) than older ones. Better built over all, imo. Newer engines, gas and electric, fuel injection vs card. Battery improvement. There are plenty of older, less reliable carts, not well maintained, still on the road. Mine has the two piece windshield and no wipers or seat belts. Mine serves to visit a neighbor or local exec course. No long trips or shopping.

[frayedends]

I have adjusted my governor to go 23-24 on my Yamaha. I’m part time and only just completed this. My plan is to only use it that speed if having to pass someone going very slow. You often need a bit more oomph to pass quickly and safely. But I’m not sure I’ll keep it like that. It depends on how difficult it will be to keep the pedal off the floor to stay at 20. It may be a lot easier to drive keeping the pedal floored and going 20.

Oh and I was told the cops were on Megisson a couple days ago pulling over cars and carts. I think this was near Newell.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Yep, all those carts that go over 15 are racking up quite a body count 😂😂😂

In one of the posts here a person (one person) who lived here about 9 years and they KNOW about 10 golf cart drivers DEAD from their involvement in a crash. And that is just ONE person. I wonder if anyone knows the TOTAL GOLF CAR DRIVERS that die in the whole Villages area on average per year. Golf cars have a HIGH center of gravity, a bad suspension, bad brakes, (and loud mufflers). When you think about that.......golf cars are DESIGNED to KILL their passengers. Yamaha is basically telling their customers to use your golf car on the golf course and don't exceed 15 MPH on a road.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Happydaz

I had my cart recently serviced by Villages Golf Carts in Brownwood. They had in their agreement to service my cart that they set all golf carts to go 20mph. If I wanted them to leave it where it is and not adjust to 20mph I had to sign off on that.They mentioned nothing about raising the speed above 20mph. Where did you get your information that they will raise your governor to 25mph? That would open them up to lawsuits and they won’t do that.

That's the way I see it !

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by MorTech

Some people are so weak-minded that they are triggered by just the thought of someone wanting to pass and go faster than them. A rational individual adult does not care one bit as long as the passer uses proper judgment and doesn't interfere.

To avoid being passed by the obnoxious accelerator-as-on/off-switch, I would suggest setting your speed to at least 22 mph. I rarely get passed by the I-want-to-go-one-mile-per-hour-faster type at 22 mph.

The problem is that that incremental increase to 22 MPH makes other drivers feel that they need to go 25 MPH. And now we have a lot of people driving around illegal vehicles at illegal speeds and where is the Police enforcement......out on a coffee break?????