[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by photo1902

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.

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!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

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.

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!

Exactly!

[outlaw]

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

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by outlaw

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]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

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]

Originally Posted by outlaw

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]

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]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

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]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

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]

Originally Posted by outlaw

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]

Originally Posted by Walter123

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

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by outlaw

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! that is the title the topic

Personal Best Regards:

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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..

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

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.......