[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

My cart goes 22 mph on the flat and about 24 when I get on a little down hill grade. It was that way when I got it. I haven't done anything to it.
Where is it posted that the speed limit for golf carts is 20mph? I see signs on some roads that say the speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted. I assumed that is for cars.

A few days ago I got to wondering how traffic laws for golf carts can be enforced anyway. My understanding is that the rule is that an operator must be 14 years old, but does not need a drivers license. How does one enforce rules with unlicensed, but perfectly legal drivers?

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

As far as there being "a lot " of accidents in the past two years, how many have there been?

We live in a community of 85,000 people with about 65,000 golf carts. I would love to read that we have had zero accidents, but I think that is a bit unrealistic.

Obviously we like to avoid all accidents and it is certainly tragic when someone is seriously injured or killed in any kind of accident, but we have got to expect that in a community this large with this many golf carts, accidents are bound to happen.
Of course we should do everything reasonably possible to avoid accidents, but the only way that we will ever have zero accidents is to ban all vehicles.

I think sometimes problems get a bit exaggerated on this forum.

So does anyone know how many accidents there have been?

[goodgrief]

I just had some idiot women this morning driving on the upper half of morse....she had pulled out into the car lanes cause she didn't want to get wet from the sprinklers!!!! 15mph.. She almost got rearended by the car in front of me because of her stupidity... and no the golf cart was not licensed.

I am pretty nice with golf carts and courteous but when you do something stupid like that....::

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by skip0358

Just a questions for the golfers? I know you carry a towel to wipe your hands, clubs and golf balls by WHY does it get carried in such a fashion that it covers the tail/brake lights on both sides of the vehicle??? Saw a very close near miss today.

I make a point to tuck the towel through my bags grab handle when not on the course. I wish everyone would, but ????

[MelZ]

Originally Posted by jgbama

Mine will be tuned to 19.6 as well. However, I am having it modified with a few defensive "tools". The only one I can publicly share is a "shunk sprayer" for carts who try to pass me!

Hope you have a good attorney

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My cart goes 22 mph on the flat and about 24 when I get on a little down hill grade. It was that way when I got it. I haven't done anything to it.
Where is it posted that the speed limit for golf carts is 20mph? I see signs on some roads that say the speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted. I assumed that is for cars.

A few days ago I got to wondering how traffic laws for golf carts can be enforced anyway. My understanding is that the rule is that an operator must be 14 years old, but does not need a drivers license. How does one enforce rules with unlicensed, but perfectly legal drivers?

Don't need to post speed signs for golf carts, by Florida law a golf cart travels at less than 20mph. If faster could be considered a low speed vehicle and must be registered, have seat belts, etc.

[GatorFan]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Actually, it is incorrect to say the speed limit on the multi-modal trails is 20 mph. That is private property and the speed limit of 20 mph is for the public property of the roadways. The police do not have authority on the multi-modal trails so they cannot give a ticket for speeding.

By the way, my cart is maxed out for 19.9 mph.

They can give tickets anywhere if they feel you are a danger to other people.
Don't take my word for it, call the Sheriff's Department and ask the question.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by GatorFan

They can give tickets anywhere if they feel you are a danger to other people.
Don't take my word for it, call the Sheriff's Department and ask the question.

Yes, you are right. They will give tickets for drinking alcoholic drinks while driving a golf cart on the multi-modal trails or for reckless driving (endangering others).

[dkrhardy]

Originally Posted by jgbama

Mine will be tuned to 19.6 as well. However, I am having it modified with a few defensive "tools". The only one I can publicly share is a "shunk sprayer" for carts who try to pass me!

Graciegirl - he is from Alabama so you gotta give him a break on spelling. I lived in AL for 6 yrs and I "think" that my dear friend means SKUNK sprayer. He is officially moving here on the 17th of Sept. and I will introduce him to a spell checker that he can use.
We love ya John!
Don & Kaz

[gomoho]

"A few days ago I got to wondering how traffic laws for golf carts can be enforced anyway. My understanding is that the rule is that an operator must be 14 years old, but does not need a drivers license. How does one enforce rules with unlicensed, but perfectly legal drivers? "

Quote from DR Winston

Well now, I have been wondering about this myself. If you don't have a driver license to put points against, just what is the penalty when doing something wrong in a golf cart? A fine? take it away? just what the heck can they do if you are not a licensed driver???

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by jgbama

Mine will be tuned to 19.6 as well. However, I am having it modified with a few defensive "tools". The only one I can publicly share is a "shunk sprayer" for carts who try to pass me!

first off I don't know if I'd want my shunk sprayed especially since that is considered assault, second it is not up to you to enforce, it is the sheriff's depts job..you just risk some nut;s wrath.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My cart goes 22 mph on the flat and about 24 when I get on a little down hill grade. It was that way when I got it. I haven't done anything to it.
Where is it posted that the speed limit for golf carts is 20mph? I see signs on some roads that say the speed limit is 20 mph unless otherwise posted. I assumed that is for cars.

A few days ago I got to wondering how traffic laws for golf carts can be enforced anyway. My understanding is that the rule is that an operator must be 14 years old, but does not need a drivers license. How does one enforce rules with unlicensed, but perfectly legal drivers?

floridea law states 19.9 max for golf carts, going faster is a ticketable offense for driving an unregistered motor vehicle with a hefty fine.

[Tom Grooms]

Going faster than 20 mph is a criminal offense in Sumter county. Driving an unregistered motor vehicle can get you 30 days. Not a traffic ticket, a criminal offense. Minimum court costs is $254 and that's not including any fine.

Just the facts...

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

So they pull over a 14 year old kid and ask him for an I.D. and he says he doesn't have one. What's next? Are they going to take him into custody?

[pooh]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

So they pull over a 14 year old kid and ask him for an I.D. and he says he doesn't have one. What's next? Are they going to take him into custody?

No, not taken into custody, but could have a problem getting a license in his/her home state when of age.