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D.Lawrence 05-20-2019 05:34 AM

Leave your bad driving habits back in the state where you moved from, no hurry zone, leave early and enjoy the ride please !!

sandy1099 05-20-2019 05:54 AM

We have a speedometer on our cart and some people are poking along at 14-15 miles an hour. That may be why you see carts passing other carts.

photo1902 05-20-2019 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 062848 (Post 1651028)
Absolutely ...too many accidents and too many “macho” speeders putting everyone’s life in jeopardy

What percentage of the golf cart accidents here are attributed to excessive speed?

2314samship 05-20-2019 06:32 AM

Semi retired
 
Not everyone in The Villages is retired and maybe the person passing is coming/going from work and has to be at work or at a tee time. Cars pass each other all the time so why such a big deal if you get passed by a golf car. I get passed all the time and I'm not the slowest and obviously not the fastest.

GregP 05-20-2019 06:41 AM

ABSOLUTELY. I even had a Golf cart pass me on the right when I was doing 30 in my car! Scared the living hell out of me. My cart does 20 MPH right on the nose and every now and then will get up to 21/22 down a nice hill and hardly a time goes by when I do not have someone trying to push me or pass me.

On the other hand those that do 15 can be dangerous, but aren't we retired, slow down and enjoy life, relax go with the flow.

rjackson1759 05-20-2019 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1648880)
Do you think a golf cart passing 3 other carts is doing slightly more than 20 mph-have seen this often on St Charles & Bailey Tr.

My wife and I are seeing this more often than we like. At first it was humorous, but now seeing an 'old fart' with his baseball hat turned around backwards, flying by us (we were doing 21.3 mph) is not funny! It is as if 'the inner youth' has returned, but in a dangerous way. Golf carts have little 'bargaining power' in confrontations with cars and very little in the way of protection for their occupants. What is the hurry? Slow down just a little bit and share the road safely.

dewilson58 05-20-2019 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GregP (Post 1651049)
ABSOLUTELY. I even had a Golf cart pass me on the right when I was doing 30 in my car! Scared the living hell out of me. My cart does 20 MPH right on the nose and every now and then will get up to 21/22 down a nice hill and hardly a time goes by when I do not have someone trying to push me or pass me.

On the other hand those that do 15 can be dangerous, but aren't we retired, slow down and enjoy life, relax go with the flow.




Be careful, you just admitted to a crime and will cost you ~$800.


:ohdear:

vettecouple 05-20-2019 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1648880)
Do you think a golf cart passing 3 other carts is doing slightly more than 20 mph-have seen this often on St Charles & Bailey Tr.

Yes it is an issue. Our golf cart is designed with a top speed of 22 mph with a normal cruising max of 20 mph. On many occasions golf carts(all gas) pass at a much higher speed. On Pinellas place I saw a cart pass several others. I was in the car and followed the cart at 29 mph.

bmit16 05-20-2019 07:07 AM

I have noticed that on many occasions drivers fail to maintain 20 mph sometimes traveling between 15 and 17 mph. This causes carts to back up behind the slow cart. Then a cart comes up behind that is trying to make a t time or softball game time or some other activity time and this results in the last cart having to pass. If people would maintain 20 mph a lot of passing would be impossible unless a cart is modified to exceed 20 mph. Then the police can deal with that.

PennBF 05-20-2019 07:10 AM

Ask Yourself
 
Why not ask yourself why you are upset because a golf cart passed you. If you are going the speed you like then so what if someone goes by. There is a certain "competitiveness" and you probably view it as an insult that someone had the nerve to actually go faster than you? The more serious question is not that a cart passed you but rather why are you upset they did. Just another indication that you are unsettled with yourself and have adopted an attitude that is unhealthy. It's best not to try to analyze why someone has the need to go faster but again why do you care and what is the underlying cause of your anxious attitude? Be thankful for what you have and your ability to just enjoy life!!!:ho:

gesivad 05-20-2019 07:15 AM

Speed
 
Some of us just like speed.

Oneiric 05-20-2019 07:20 AM

Because in many places the golf cart lanes are forced to merge with regular auto traffic, being able to go over 20 for a short distance is invaluable.

Judy n Ron 05-20-2019 07:23 AM

I'm more concerned with the nutball yard guys, UPS and Fed-ex racing around corners on 2 wheels through the neighborhoods, while folks are strolling or walking their dogs. If I was a Sumter or Lake deputy, I'd have a field day ticketing these clowns. The Villages apparently decided more houses per neighborhood was more important than sidewalks. God forbid that the Morse Family should sacrifice a bit of profit for sensible safety. Wait until someone's grandchild gets hit!

72lions 05-20-2019 07:30 AM

I’m MUCH more concerned about 50+ MPH on BV and Morse than carts. It’s time for Sumter County to get serious about patrols.

WalkerLoop 05-20-2019 07:45 AM

Passing a Cart
 
I have a speedometer in my golf cart that I have tested so I know it is accurate. I'll typically drive between 21 and 22 mph. Carts frequently pass me and occasionally I'll speed up to check their speed before I slow back down. Carts frequently are going 25 mph and faster. The police periodically will enforce the 20 mph law. When they catch these speeders, they will be charged with driving an unregistered vehicle. In Sumter County, they will have to appear before a judge, attend driver school and get points on their license which will affect their car insurance. Also, they will have to pay about $250 for the incident plus another $25+ to show they had their speed governor adjusted by a technician to lower their high speed to 20 mph. Does it make sense to speed and pass carts going at roughly 20 mph - NO. If the cart is going slower ans it's a safe passing zone - NO PROBLEM.

OldManTime 05-20-2019 07:48 AM

I find it hard to comprehend the idiotic comments on Golf Carts. In my 18 years here in the Villages, i have seen deaths caused by Golf Carts, they disintegrate at 5 mph, and occupants have no protection. So many idiots break the law’s speed limits, because they think Carts are like a Carnival fun bumper cars. So many convicted criminals with no Drivers License, and Senior Citizens that cant drive because they are blind and or deaf, driving Golf Carts, on our roads, public and private. And these ignorant ones that think its fun, shame on you.

VApeople 05-20-2019 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy n Ron (Post 1651074)
I'm more concerned with the nutball yard guys, UPS and Fed-ex racing around corners on 2 wheels through the neighborhoods, while folks are strolling or walking their dogs.

If you are truly concerned about that, then move to Fenney.

Fenney and the other neighborhoods south of 44 have miles and miles of walking trails where no motorized vehicles are allowed.

We live in Osceola Hills but we never walk in our neighborhood. If w want to go for a nice walk, we drive a few miles to Marsh Bend or Linden.

TomSwango 05-20-2019 08:02 AM

Speeding in golf carts, as well as cars, is a problem in the villages

Reasons 05-20-2019 08:08 AM

If 3 cars need to passed it means the lead car is pacing everyone. Passing 1 cart no problem, passing 3 carts keep your head up. Usually not a good idea.

BobnBev 05-20-2019 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by wamley (Post 1651025)
There are numerous carts that go faster than 20mph.

Ya think?

fsusix 05-20-2019 08:28 AM

Failure to STOP at stop signs is a HUGE problem. I wish it was addressed by the sheriff's office. So bad - that the other day - my husband stopped after the gate at the stop sign and another driver harassed him for stopping. Unbelievable!!! Look Left - right LEFT after stopping would save many accidents. Most people don't even look. And that BRIDGE going over Sumter - why can't you drive the 10mph posted speed limit - that is so narrow and dangerous. I have been passed - and harassed. Why be in a hurry - this place is gorgeous. Enjoy the lifestyle - BREATHE!!!

IndianaJones 05-20-2019 09:48 AM

State Statutes - For Real
 
Here's the actual State of Florida Statutes, for those who wanna know:
Statutes & Constitution
:View Statutes
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Online Sunshine

Ladygolfer93 05-20-2019 10:04 AM

I don't think it is limited to that area. Terrible on the cart path from Laurel M. area to Sumter landing. So dangerous, many near bad accidents. Some will take any chance to "floor it" at much higher speeds than posted; EVEN where the trail splits they will try to "make it" before the split. What I can't understand, my cart was tested at dealer, was actually at 20.5. When I told dealer in Jan. that I HAD to do something to increase speed as I was having people whizzing past constantly when I was going top speed, 3 dealers told me they are not "allowed by law" (?) to do anything to increase speed (law ? or law suits I was thinking ?), I began to wonder, do that many residents actually know how to make their carts run so fast by working on them ??? One out ran my auto which was going 26 mph on Belvidere just two days ago !)

rrb48310 05-20-2019 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jazuela (Post 1648996)
Looks like people who read my post, didn't bother reading ALL of my post, OR the post I posted after that telling the person who said I was wrong, was right. Basic math coming up - sets and subsets.

IF (the set of people who wish to drive as fast as the max legal limit of a non-street-legal golf cart)

occurs when (the set of people who drive several MPH under the max legal limit of a non-street-legal golf cart)

THEN

(the set of people who drive several MPH under the max legal limit of a non-street-legal golf cart) might be courteous and slow down even more,
AND drive far to the right

SUCH THAT

(the set of people who wish to drive up to the max speed limit for non-street-legal golf carts) can pass them safely and legally

WHEN IT IS LEGAL TO DO SO


I think I've covered pretty much everything now.


:duck: Yep! It’s time to enjoy, your not in the Rat Race anymore. Slow down, move over for those who are still on track to higher blood pressure meds.

patfla06 05-20-2019 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pennbf (Post 1650455)
what it wrong with us? We work hard for many years finally retire and move to the villages and it starts: You drive as fast as you can in the golf carts, you push your way through the grocery store, you push in line at the movies, get drunk at the squares and miss the fun of the night,gripe about that lousy shopper that is walking too slow, drive your cars like this is a long race way and we have to beat the other guy, you can finish the rest. Oh yea, end up at the cardiologist and claim you don't know why your heart is racing? Please slow down and begin to enjoy the years you worked so hard for. You sit in a restaurant and gripe about the slow service as though you have somewhere to go. You sit at a table and watch
a diner near by and their leg is shaking a mile a minute. That is a good indication of "anxiety" and sad to watch. It is a hard job to adjust your life to enjoy the times as opposed to rushing everywhere. Just say to your self to "slowdown" and give the server a break. You will feel so much better.:ho:

Very well said.

I cannot understand the impatience and hurry everyone is in. Slow down & enjoy the time you have left.

rrb48310 05-20-2019 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladygolfer93 (Post 1651158)
I don't think it is limited to that area. Terrible on the cart path from Laurel M. area to Sumter landing. So dangerous, many near bad accidents. Some will take any chance to "floor it" at much higher speeds than posted; EVEN where the trail splits they will try to "make it" before the split. What I can't understand, my cart was tested at dealer, was actually at 20.5. When I told dealer in Jan. that I HAD to do something to increase speed as I was having people whizzing past constantly when I was going top speed, 3 dealers told me they are not "allowed by law" (?) to do anything to increase speed (law ? or law suits I was thinking ?), I began to wonder, do that many residents actually know how to make their carts run so fast by working on them ??? One out ran my auto which was going 26 mph on Belvidere just two days ago !)


My salesman told me that if Joe Blow tells you how to disengage the governor to go over the 20 mph, be aware that nullifies the warranty :boom: and they can tell when the engine is checked.

Rga20 05-20-2019 10:35 AM

The other relevant statute addresses the definition of a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) requiring license and insurance for golf carts that can travel between 20 and 25 MPH. That's a fairly tight window, but it is the law.

Ladygolfer93 05-20-2019 10:37 AM

Yes ! Exactly what I have experienced. People actually harassing you for going right at the limit for carts ! One man actually followed me into Walmart parking lot and parked right next to me, AFTER angerly pulling out and around, and THEN having to stop at the light just past Steak & Shake. And, NO, I was not "poking along", I was doing the 20.5 mph that my cart will do ! And while I am expressing my frustration, has anyone else experienced this: Going through cart gate on Belvidere near the high school, a auto stopped at gate, goes through when arm lifts, and then "floors it" immediately to turn RIGHT from the auto lane, cutting right in front of your cart so suddenly you barely miss crashing into the passenger side of the auto ? This is very frightening as in most cases you have NO idea they are trying to "beat" you, or that they would not wait to turn right in front of you until you had cleared the street (less than 5 SECONDS) ! I realize police might say the autos have the right to turn in front of a cart in the cart lane of street, but, to "race" a cart just to get to street first ? In the case of Belvidere, the first right turn is literally yards from the gate.

Ladygolfer93 05-20-2019 10:41 AM

Amen ! !

Ladygolfer93 05-20-2019 10:45 AM

All so (sadly) true.

patfla06 05-20-2019 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandy1099 (Post 1651035)
We have a speedometer on our cart and some people are poking along at 14-15 miles an hour. That may be why you see carts passing other carts.

I have to disagree with you.

Pinellas Place has many golf carts going 25, 30+ mph on a daily basis.
They’re passing because they want to go well over the 20 mph.

SouthJerseyGirl 05-20-2019 01:30 PM

Relax and let them pass.

Velvet 05-20-2019 01:47 PM

I find it strange that people would try to “race” a golf cart... on our Lifestyle visit we watched a couple of guys in a golf cart speed around a curb going towards Sumter Landing, hit the curb and go down sideways. They were buckled in. Hubby and another person righted the cart and off the cart went full speed ahead like nothing happened.

photo1902 05-20-2019 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthJerseyGirl (Post 1651217)
Relax and let them pass.

Exactly! Amazing how upset people get, and how personal they take being passed. Good grief! Have they never had someone pass them while driving a car?

ABrumm 05-20-2019 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1648880)
Do you think a golf cart passing 3 other carts is doing slightly more than 20 mph-have seen this often on St Charles & Bailey Tr.

Yeah. I've seen golf carts passing. Please, get out of the way.

threefootputt 05-20-2019 02:19 PM

Yes. Also, failure to obey stop signs.

OrangeBlossomBaby 05-20-2019 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PennBF (Post 1650455)
What it wrong with us? We work hard for many years finally retire and move to The Villages and it starts: You drive as fast as you can in the Golf Carts, you push your way through the Grocery Store, you push in line at the movies, get drunk at the Squares and miss the fun of the night,gripe about that lousy shopper that is walking too slow, drive your cars like this is a long race way and we have to beat the other guy, you can finish the rest. OH Yea, end up at the cardiologist and claim you don't know why your heart is racing? Please slow down and begin to enjoy the years you worked so hard for. You sit in a restaurant and gripe about the slow service as though you have somewhere to go. You sit at a table and watch
a diner near by and their leg is shaking a mile a minute. That is a good indication of "anxiety" and sad to watch. It is a hard job to adjust your life to enjoy the times as opposed to rushing everywhere. Just say to your self to "slowdown" and give the server a break. You will feel so much better.:ho:

I'm sure it's wonderful for people who are retired, with all the time and money in the world to do whatever they want, whenever they like, and relax and enjoy their lives.

But some of us still have to work for a living. This isn't a retirement community. It's a 55+ community. And social security doesn't kick in til you're 62, minimum. Medicare takes even longer.

BobnBev 05-20-2019 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 1651221)
I find it strange that people would try to “race” a golf cart... on our Lifestyle visit we watched a couple of guys in a golf cart speed around a curb going towards Sumter Landing, hit the curb and go down sideways. They were buckled in. Hubby and another person righted the cart and off the cart went full speed ahead like nothing happened.

You know what they say, No Brain, No Pain.:ohdear:

Cathrine1 05-20-2019 05:02 PM

We are new villagers and carts pass us when we are going full speed. We don’t mind ... just be safe and have fun. We are all so blessed to live in this paradise.

Laker14 05-20-2019 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EdFNJ (Post 1650410)
Neither is correct. What I said was that it was highly unlikely he was going "a smidge over 20mph." NOWHERE in the article did he state he was "going a smidge over 20mph." In fact what he did state was: "I thought WHAT! – Morse Blvd. has a speed limit of 30mph – I was not going any speed close to the limit....." and "My plea was “No Contest” because I had no idea I was creating a criminal offense by driving the golf cart in excess of 20 mph." and "Next time I want to go “speeding” in a golf cart, I’ll be bringing my trusty technology from Remotecarstarterhero.com. Eat that radars."

That comment about the website also seems like an advertisement as well which could slightly taint the whole story. The article which I read about 2 1/2 years ago in the book it came from is def true in it's fact about the law and consequences and was one of the reasons I decided to go "street legal" however I do take the actual story with a couple grains of salt due to the plug at the end. The author of that book does have some ulterior plug and selling motives if you read his book (which was very informative pre-purchase) and get his newsletter.

yep, you are correct. I reread the article and he doesn't say he was going "just" over the speed limit. I must have been confused with another post....so I wouldn't be surprised if he was clipping along at 25 or more, and THAT got noticed...
:coolsmiley:


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