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Topspinmo 03-27-2016 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by photo1902 (Post 1204282)
Incidentally, the "slow poke law", was enacted in 2013, the specifics of which are:

"Drivers going 10 mph slower than the speed limit who don’t get out of the way of approaching vehicles can be ticketed $60 and hit with a 3-point moving violation, according to one small part of a transportation bill that goes into effect Monday, July 1, 2013.

The overall bill makes changes to the way the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles administers many programs and was signed into law June 13 by the governor.

And yes, someone going 10 mph slower SHOULD NOT be in the left lane.

This has come up before. Even if you are going the maximum speed limit and speeding car approaching in the left lane you must move over if traffic allows it. Or at the first oppuntunity. To let the speeding car around. Only LOEs are traffic enforcers. As stated left lane is for all traffic unless someone is speeding. Then you have to move over let them by. If I'm going to turn left I get in the left lane when it's safe or clear and my speed is with the flow of traffic which is usually 40 plus on BV or Morse BV. Few people drive 35 down these roads if the do unless turning left then need to be in the right lane to let the speeders by. Leo is responsible for law breakers.

The orginal post was about golf cart designed to go 12 mph on course modified for special use to go 20. Not triple its design. This is the problem LEO need to catch IMO not the ones going 22 or 23 down hill. As far as LSV most exceed 25 mph limit when going down BV or Morse BV. I find little traffic enforcement in around villages which creates this problem.:police:

The most complainers IMO are the speeders that use the left lane and don't drive in the right lane and get ****ed when they have to drive the speed limit!:D

photo1902 03-27-2016 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1204619)
This has come up before. Even if you are going the maximum speed limit and speeding car approaching in the left lane you must move over if traffic allows it. Or at the first oppuntunity. To let the speeding car around. Only LOEs are traffic enforcers. As stated left lane is for all traffic unless someone is speeding. Then you have to move over let them by. If I'm going to turn left I get in the left lane when it's safe or clear and my speed is with the flow of traffic which is usually 40 plus on BV or Morse BV. Few people drive 35 down these roads if the do unless turning left then need to be in the right lane to let the speeders by. Leo is responsible for law breakers.

The orginal post was about golf cart designed to go 12 mph on course modified for special use to go 20. Not triple its design. This is the problem LEO need to catch IMO not the ones going 22 or 23 down hill. As far as LSV most exceed 25 mph limit when going down BV or Morse BV. I find little traffic enforcement in around villages which creates this problem.:police:

The most complainers IMO are the speeders that use the left lane and don't drive in the right lane and get ****ed when they have to drive the speed limit!:D

Exactly!

outlaw 03-27-2016 10:42 AM

I always look at the speed limit as the minimum you should go so as not to impede traffic.

NYGUY 03-27-2016 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1204698)
I always look at the speed limit as the minimum you should go so as not to impede traffic.

I agree, and do it in the right hand lane unless passing someone going even slower.

Topspinmo 03-27-2016 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGUY (Post 1204763)
I agree, and do it in the right hand lane unless passing someone going even slower.


Good luck the that one. I could see everyone driving in the right lane down 441 or BV. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. EVER!

Topspinmo 03-27-2016 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1204698)
I always look at the speed limit as the minimum you should go so as not to impede traffic.

Your opinion! We all have them.

perrjojo 03-27-2016 01:42 PM

So how is a speed limit determined? Isn't it because it is the safest speed for the conditions? I don't think someone comes up with arbitrary speed limits just to P'$$ people off.

RickeyD 03-27-2016 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by perrjojo (Post 1204779)
So how is a speed limit determined? Isn't it because it is the safest speed for the conditions? I don't think someone comes up with arbitrary speed limits just to P'$$ people off.



I believe if road and weather conditions are perfect, the posted speed limit applies. Any dangerous weather or road condition would summarily decrease the posted speed and a person should be ticketed for going the limit.

Topspinmo 03-27-2016 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RickeyD (Post 1204785)
I believe if road and weather conditions are perfect, the posted speed limit applies. Any dangerous weather or road condition would summarily decrease the posted speed and a person should be ticketed for going the limit.

Exactly. Why you don't drive 70 plus during thunder storm or snow storm. But, a few learn this the hard way when they hydroplane or slide off the road.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr 03-27-2016 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1203162)
My Parcar did not have hydraulic brakes or a split windshield, and it was a new "NEV", street legal, vin, licensed, and insured. I believe it was a 2003 model.


What is an NEV? I though that in order to be street legal a vehicle had to have a solid windshield and wipers.

As far as four wheel or hydraulic brakes, I don't care as long as the brakes are able to stop the vehicle going the maximum speed in an emergency. Standard two wheel golf cart brakes cannot stop a cart going 25 fast enough.

This is one of the problems with not having vehicle inspections in this state. I'm not a big government guy, but I have no problem with the state ensuring that vehicles driving beside me on the roads have the proper safety equipment.

GaryW 03-28-2016 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Walter123 (Post 1203554)
You do know that my comment was to red tail in response to their comment to you and not directed to you, right? Because it seems like you thought I was slamming you. I wasn't.

Yes,, my bust,, that is who I meant to quote,,, sorry :bigbow:

rubicon 03-28-2016 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by outlaw (Post 1204587)
To those who frequently complain about a thread getting off topic, and/or request the thread be closed because they determine it has run its course:
This thread started as a complaint regarding modified carts going too fast. It morphed into a thread about rules for driving in the left lane. This provided some good debate and good/interesting info of which I, and probably others, were unaware.

Rules, don't need no stinking rules!:D that is the title the topic

Personal Best Regards:

NYGUY 03-28-2016 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1204899)
This is one of the problems with not having vehicle inspections in this state. I'm not a big government guy, but I have no problem with the state ensuring that vehicles driving beside me on the roads have the proper safety equipment.

Absolutely right..:clap2:

RickeyD 03-28-2016 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1204899)
What is an NEV? I though that in order to be street legal a vehicle had to have a solid windshield and wipers.



As far as four wheel or hydraulic brakes, I don't care as long as the brakes are able to stop the vehicle going the maximum speed in an emergency. Standard two wheel golf cart brakes cannot stop a cart going 25 fast enough.



This is one of the problems with not having vehicle inspections in this state. I'm not a big government guy, but I have no problem with the state ensuring that vehicles driving beside me on the roads have the proper safety equipment.



Even in a state with annual safety inspections many people circumvent with fake stickers, friends in the business etc.
As a rule I know a beater on the road if I see it, I'll always keep my distance either far ahead or way back, depending upon my mood that minute.

joldnol 03-28-2016 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr (Post 1204899)

This is one of the problems with not having vehicle inspections in this state. I'm not a big government guy, but I have no problem with the state ensuring that vehicles driving beside me on the roads have the proper safety equipment.


we had inspections until the Governor Graham had to wait in line for an inspection.......


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