[Pommom91]

Darn those whipper snappers! 😁

[ron32162]

I have been here since 2006 in the Duvall area Nothing has changed all the things you mentioned is not new

[haysus7]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I am pretty much passed by every golf cart when out. I have an operating governor that keeps me just below 20 MPH.

And it has been that way since we got that golf cart. This was probably around 2015.

I appreciate you

[sallyg]

Originally Posted by RICH1

It seems like the Next Generation of Retirees are moving in with more Liberal views on our established rules. Golf cart governor over-rides, pool IDs, AirBnbs, parking trailers in driveways, going around the ARC process, it goes on and on, and neighbors are afraid to report, and confront their neighbors about these infractions. I guess being "soft" is going to be make The Villages just another " all about me" neighborhood.. It's getting old fast.

Yup.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

I am glad that someone mentioned the golf cart governor overrides (need for speed). Having golf carts driving around with DIFFERENT top speeds just asks for problems such as unnecessary passing. Why are retired people in such a hurry - you would think that they would have learned "impulse control" by now. Another problem is golf carts making high speed turns - they have a high center of gravity and can go out of control very easily - plus after happy hour the drivers get extra aggressive. Also, golf carts with altered governors are extra LOUD.

Way out there.

[Lisuccia]

Originally Posted by GoRedSox!

I'm not sure why the things described here are considered "liberal?" If you override the golf car governor, that's a liberal thing? There are plenty of adjectives for the behaviors you describe, but I don't think they have anything to do with the age of the retirees or their politics.

Using the word liberal does not necessarily mean to indicate one's political views.

[TEXJK]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I am pretty much passed by every golf cart when out. I have an operating governor that keeps me just below 20 MPH.

And it has been that way since we got that golf cart. This was probably around 2015.

I drive 15 on the cart paths if you don’t like it go around riding my a## only makes go slower

[MarkD1981]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

I am pretty much passed by every golf cart when out. I have an operating governor that keeps me just below 20 MPH.

And it has been that way since we got that golf cart. This was probably around 2015.

Agree 100%. I get passed all the time by carts going 25mph and drivers are not "recent retirees". Same for rude and aggressive driving on the roads.

[PurePeach]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Right, it's only the younger folks who break the rules.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Randall55

I was talking about the early 2000's when LSL was being built. Demand for the homes was off the charts. In 2007/2008, it crashed. Homes, even new construction, lost value. There have been many ups and downs in the Villages. The housing market does not stay stable.

Not from what my neighbors have told me what it was like in 2007 when Mallory Square was being built. They had two hours to decide if they wanted a specific home. If not, it went to the next person on the list.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by TEXJK

I drive 15 on the cart paths if you don’t like it go around riding my a## only makes go slower

Why drive so slowly? Is your cart capable of doing the speed limit of 20 MPH? My electric cart does 20.4 MPH on a good down hill and 19.9 MPH on flat land. That seems very safe to me. Why make me have to pass you? I'm certainly not going to drive 15 MPH when my cart can give me the legal speed limit. Passing is dangerous even if one goes about it safely.

[M2inOR]

Originally Posted by jimjamuser

The Police should do spot checks for golf carts with altered top speeds. The gas carts that can go over 20 MPH should get large dollar tickets. Police are responsible for SAFETY and golf carts with higher speed just encourages too much aggressive passing.

Interesting suggestion, but...

Should that also be done for automobiles here in Florida? Top speed limit is 70 MPH on the turnpike and interstates. Florida could get a lot more revenue from speeders, as it's rare to see everyone doing at the speed limit or below.

I understand your suggestion. I just don't agree.

In my conversations with law enforcement, they know that speedometers aren't that accurate. They assume that +/- 10% accuracy is the norm.

In some states there's also the "basic rule" for speeding. One can be ticketed or warned even if a vehicle is driving below the speed limit. Sometimes for obstructing current traffic by driving too slow. Other times, driving at a lower speed that is still judged to be too fast for current conditions.

Whether a golf cart, automobile, motorcycle, or even a bicycle, there are many situations where people drive too fast or too slow.

[bsloan1960]

Originally Posted by RICH1

It seems like the Next Generation of Retirees are moving in with more Liberal views on our established rules. Golf cart governor over-rides, pool IDs, AirBnbs, parking trailers in driveways, going around the ARC process, it goes on and on, and neighbors are afraid to report, and confront their neighbors about these infractions. I guess being "soft" is going to be make The Villages just another " all about me" neighborhood.. It's getting old fast.

We live south of 44. The vast majority of people passing our 20mph golf cart are +- 70 years old. They do this after tailgating us. The majority have golf clubs on the back.

[shirleyjerez]

the Morse family has the get on the ball . get these rules to stay. here in Sumpter co. isn’t bothered with to many rule breakers. but I have heard about renters ruining our standards. that’s got to stop for sure. the Mirses. have to stop this.

[Desiderata]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Why drive so slowly? Is your cart capable of doing the speed limit of 20 MPH? My electric cart does 20.4 MPH on a good down hill and 19.9 MPH on flat land. That seems very safe to me. Why make me have to pass you? I'm certainly not going to drive 15 MPH when my cart can give me the legal speed limit. Passing is dangerous even if one goes about it safely.

I thought the same thing. Someone intentionally driving slow is going to be passed, which potentially creates a dangerous situation. Anyone driving 15 mph and then purposely goes slower because someone wants to drive at the speed limit has serious control issues.