[paulandjean]

I Agree.

[paulandjean]

Detroit 1967,Bunch of us High School buddies up on the train tracks drinking ice cold beers from a cooler. Detroit Police caught, Do not do this again, take about 30 beers and the ice cooler. Later that night hamburger joint across from police station,midnight,shift change, police car unloading "our" beers and cooler into cops own trunk.No sometimes police just let some things go.

[skip0358]

Originally Posted by downeaster

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I sincerely hope this is not true. If a police officer observes a law being broken it is his/her duty to take appropriate action. Ignoring it is not appropriate.

The open container law was passed to address a very serious problem. I would hope it is enforced.

If they have the discretion as to give a warning verus a ticket they also have this discretion. There are many laws they don't enforce speed is another.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by NJblue

If the police enforced every law that they saw broken, they would run out of ticket books. Have you ever crossed the street at the square without going to the corner first? If so, you should readily accept a ticket as would hundreds of others each night. Law enforcement can't possibly enforce every single violation - and thank goodness they don't or no one would be too happy.

Maybe they should be called "Cafeteria Cops". They choose which laws they want to enforce. If they are beer drinkers they do not enforce laws relative to beer drinking. If they are ardent prohibitionists they enforce only laws pertaining to booze.

Those of you who think enforcing the open container law is wrong just keep right on drinking beer while sitting in your golf cart. When you eventually get a ticket simply take it to Bunnell and explain your position to the judge. If you are ever hit by a cart driver who got sloshed while sitting in his golf cart at the square I am sure you will understand why the police chose to ignore him.

[Irish Rover]

If you have an IPhone there is an APP called Limiteur (free) that will allow you to track your speed. I have been using it here. Sure beats installing a speedometer.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Irish Rover

If you have an IPhone there is an APP called Limiteur (free) that will allow you to track your speed. I have been using it here. Sure beats installing a speedometer.

I thought I'd be able to unload it on my iPad, no such luck.

[buggyone]

Just make sure your golf cart is not geared to go over 20 mph. I used my GPS to check mine and it is a steady 19 mph.

I was on Talley Ridge this morning doing my 19 mph and another golf cart passed me and was quickly out of sight. He had to be doing 35 mph. Well, it does not bother me at all to be passed by a speeding golf cart but it would give me a huge laugh if he were nabbed by a police officer and I got to see it.

[joanofarctv]

Well if it was because of speeding they deserve it...and if it was litering and dropping cigarette butts....ewwww that's even worse

[billethkid]

just like on the road...the more cops the better...the more tickets the better....there is no need to go up to 10 mph faster to get to the same t time we all go the speed limit to get to.....go get em Danno!

btk

[John_W]

Highway speed limits are 55 and interstates are 65 - 70 yet most cars can operate up to speeds of 120 - 150, well above the max speed limits. It doesn't make practical sense that golf carts that are capable of doing 25 are governed back to a speed of 19 mph, which just so happens to be the speed limit. Removing the operators's capability to have a reserve speed available is limiting the driver's capability to maneuver in and out of situations. Besides, who determined that 19 was safe and not 25?

I use 25 mph and not a higher speed because most Yamaha gas carts can go 25 after about 1 minute of tinkering with the engine, and 25 on a straight stretch of road is not a problem to handle unless you're someone who shouldn't be driving to begin with.

[buggyone]

Well, JohnW, don't come crying about a hefty fine when you get pulled over for doing 25 mph in your golf cart.

[John_W]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Well, JohnW, don't come crying about a hefty fine when you get pulled over for doing 25 mph in your golf cart.

I only made a statement that no other motor vehicle whether it's cars, boats, motorcycles, airplanes is their potential speed limited to the maximum speed allowed. Where's the logic and who made that determination? No one is crying, I only asked a question.

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Originally Posted by John_W

I only made a statement that no other motor vehicle whether it's cars, boats, motorcycles, airplanes is their potential speed limited to the maximum speed allowed. Where's the logic and who made that determination? No one is crying, I only asked a question.

May be true but a golf cart by Florida law is not to go over 19.9mph or it's not legaly a golf cart and must meet lsv standards and be registered.That's the difference.

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by John_W

I only made a statement that no other motor vehicle whether it's cars, boats, motorcycles, airplanes is their potential speed limited to the maximum speed allowed. Where's the logic and who made that determination? No one is crying, I only asked a question.

I agree with JohnW. It's safer to have the extra capability when you are passing someone doing 16 MPH and backing up traffic. It's safer to be able to get around quicker than taking a long time out in the car lane.
You will always have people driving 5 mph under the limit no matter how low it is. It is inconsiderate for someone to be holding up everyone else just because they want to poke along.

[paulandjean]

Anybody know really,how many tickets have been issued for speeding above the 19.9 limit. Have not meet one person yet.