[Uptown Girl]

Okay guys, 'splain to me ... how fast can a scooter like this go?

Truly, when Hubby and I were on a path the other day, we encountered a fellow traveling the opposite way on a licensed scooter (no glasses, no helmet) who was riding along at what felt to be at least 30mph.

Maybe that is hokey dokey.... I've had street legals leave me in their dust on the paths when I'm doing 20 mph....

Just seems that if the paths are for 20mph vehicles (or 19.5, to be exact as I am told)
then, WT heck?

[Biker Dog]

I think any street legal vehicle, wether it be a scooter or cart, should not be on the cart path. They are street legal for use on the street so they should stay on the street.

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

Okay guys, 'splain to me ... how fast can a scooter like this go?

Truly, when Hubby and I were on a path the other day, we encountered a fellow traveling the opposite way on a licensed scooter (no glasses, no helmet) who was riding along at what felt to be at least 30mph.

Maybe that is hokey dokey.... I've had street legals leave me in their dust on the paths when I'm doing 20 mph....

Just seems that if the paths are for 20mph vehicles (or 19.5, to be exact as I am told)
then, WT heck?

I've tried to google and find a top speed for a 49cc but it appears to vary widely. Some say 30mph. I noticed that there are "speed kits" available so.... lookout

[Whalen]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

Okay guys, 'splain to me ... how fast can a scooter like this go?

Truly, when Hubby and I were on a path the other day, we encountered a fellow traveling the opposite way on a licensed scooter (no glasses, no helmet) who was riding along at what felt to be at least 30mph.

Maybe that is hokey dokey.... I've had street legals leave me in their dust on the paths when I'm doing 20 mph....

Just seems that if the paths are for 20mph vehicles (or 19.5, to be exact as I am told)
then, WT heck?

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

I think any street legal vehicle, wether it be a scooter or cart, should not be on the cart path. They are street legal for use on the street so they should stay on the street.

[Penguin]

Originally Posted by Biker Dog

I think any street legal vehicle, wether it be a scooter or cart, should not be on the cart path. They are street legal for use on the street so they should stay on the street.

I totally agree, when you mix vehicles that have different levels of performance you will have consequences. Kinda like putting a bunch of Ferrari's on the streets of downtown Chicago. The lure for me of driving a golf cart everywhere was the peaceful drive.

[dillywho]

We have just a regular ol' (kinda old at that) cart. My question is:

With many of the regular cart owners "juicing" up their carts (ours isn't and won't be ever) to run well over 20, what's the difference in allowing the street legals on the paths and the juiced up non-street legals?

[cappyjon431]

Originally Posted by dillywho

We have just a regular ol' (kinda old at that) cart. My question is:

With many of the regular cart owners "juicing" up their carts (ours isn't and won't be ever) to run well over 20, what's the difference in allowing the street legals on the paths and the juiced up non-street legals?

We have a street legal GEM and have been told by several authorities (including Sumter County Sheriff's office) that it is legal to ride on the multi-modal paths. I prefer going on the street, except on stretches of Morse where it is a 30 mph speed limit and a single lane (makes it difficult for cars to pass).

Juiced carts can be ticketed for not having proper safety equipment on a cart that exceeds 19 mph. It is unlikely that they would be ticketed on the multi-modal paths, but it is possible.

[Grannynance]

Why would you want to ride on the cart path in the first place. The idea of having a scooter is to be able to go many places using the highway. I have owned a scooter for many years and find them very useful on short trips. As for speed a 49cc will move along as 30 to 35 very nice the only place a 49cc and under may not be ridden in FL is on the interstates. No helmet is required and where this statement of wearing glasses comes from I have never heard of that. I think the scootors that are sold in the villages golf cart stores are electric.

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by Grannynance

Why would you want to ride on the cart path in the first place. The idea of having a scooter is to be able to go many places using the highway. I have owned a scooter for many years and find them very useful on short trips. As for speed a 49cc will move along as 30 to 35 very nice the only place a 49cc and under may not be ridden in FL is on the interstates. No helmet is required and where this statement of wearing glasses comes from I have never heard of that. I think the scootors that are sold in the villages golf cart stores are electric.

Whoa... Now you've done it!!!! *hiding under bed*

[Shimpy]

Originally Posted by Grannynance

No helmet is required and where this statement of wearing glasses comes from I have never heard of that. I think the scootors that are sold in the villages golf cart stores are electric.

Anyone who rides a motorcycle can vouch for the law that eye protection must be worn. A windshield doesn't qualify, only glasses, goggles or the faceshield on a helmet. I've known those that have gotten tickets for not riding with protection.

[Grannynance]

Well les I must correct myself the state of Florida does require eye protection to be worn, but it also states that a windshield is excepted. So I have learn something new. I have been riding scooters and motorcycles for 50 years I guess a person is never to old to learn something. So I stand corrected. Thanks. As to the posting about getting under the bed guess I don't get it . Guess sometimes it doesn't pay to jump into postings.

[The Village Girl]

Originally Posted by Grannynance

Well les I must correct myself the state of Florida does require eye protection to be worn, but it also states that a windshield is excepted. So I have learn something new. I have been riding scooters and motorcycles for 50 years I guess a person is never to old to learn something. So I stand corrected. Thanks. As to the posting about getting under the bed guess I don't get it . Guess sometimes it doesn't pay to jump into postings.

I was afraid that everyone would jump on you about the comment and I didn't want to get hit with "friendly fire". As it turned out Shimpy responded and was kind. Right or wrong doesn't make any difference. You have every right to write whatever post you want. Doesn't mean, I won't "try" to be funny.

See.... Sometimes the women on TOTV aren't mean....

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

Anyone who rides a motorcycle can vouch for the law that eye protection must be worn. A windshield doesn't qualify, only glasses, goggles or the faceshield on a helmet. I've known those that have gotten tickets for not riding with protection.

Interesting to know that's the way it is in FL, Shimpy. In OH, a windshield alone will suffice! I always wear glasses as well, even with a windshield. Only makes good sense to me - even with a full windshield, I've had bugs whack into my glasses before.......scary!

Bill

[Posh 08]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

Interesting to know that's the way it is in FL, Shimpy. In OH, a windshield alone will suffice! I always wear glasses as well, even with a windshield. Only makes good sense to me - even with a full windshield, I've had bugs whack into my glasses before.......scary!

Bill

I had an Algebra teacher, had one eye, mad as a hatter. He wrecked his motor cycle. The guy riding on the back said all he heard was "bug in my good eye, bug in my good eye!"

[Mikiem]

I know that scooters have a speedometer, and if people are on the cart path with a 49.9 CC scooter all they have to do is obey the same rules as golf carts. Why would it matter what speed they are capable of as long as the laws are adhered to.