[GMONEY]

Pretty sure it was in the daily sun about max cart speed is 19.9. Seen a cart getting a ticket the other day by L.S.L

[chacam]

I think that if you post information here, that you should be able to back it up with a source. A lot of what I read here is just someones opinion that is stated as fact and alot of others take it as fact.

Where is it stated anywhere that the speed limit is 19.7, or 19.9, 20, or some other figure? Or where is it stated anywhere that registered vehicles are banned from multi modal paths?

I don't have a dog in either fight, but folks who post opinion as fact make me roll my eyes.

[livsea2]

Originally Posted by chacam

I think that if you post information here, that you should be able to back it up with a source. A lot of what I read here is just someones opinion that is stated as fact and alot of others take it as fact.

Where is it stated anywhere that the speed limit is 19.7, or 19.9, 20, or some other figure? Or where is it stated anywhere that registered vehicles are banned from multi modal paths?

I don't have a dog in either fight, but folks who post opinion as fact make me roll my eyes.

Welcome to an online forum. Your first time? I kid but the point is you have to take anything posted on this or any forum with many grains of salt. I would say the majority of what is posted is factual but there's a lot of fiction posted as well. Don't believe anything as fact until you research further. Many people just like to hear themselves talk.

[gratton]

Has anybody looked at how wide some of these vehicles are, Its a wonder that somebody hasn't been hit by the mirrors.If you have a multi purpose vehicle then drive it on the road like its designed to. Sure you can drive it on the golf courses no problem with that, but lets face it you know that your over size if you have a Gem or a Think car. I find its not the speed of these cars it there size, I see that the owners of these cars don't drive in the golf cart lane when there on the road but then chose to ride the paths when its convient for them. Thats my opinion

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by chacam

I think that if you post information here, that you should be able to back it up with a source. A lot of what I read here is just someones opinion that is stated as fact and alot of others take it as fact.

Where is it stated anywhere that the speed limit is 19.7, or 19.9, 20, or some other figure? Or where is it stated anywhere that registered vehicles are banned from multi modal paths?

I don't have a dog in either fight, but folks who post opinion as fact make me roll my eyes.

I don't think anybody said that registered vehicles are banned from multi modal paths? Where was that stated?

[spk7951]

The VHA golf cart safety clinics have a Lady Lake police officer and a Sumter County Sheriff in attendance to answer any questions about golf carts. We felt it is well worth the time to attend a class.
Having said that I believe the applicable Florida state statute is 320.01(22)

[chacam]

Isn't that what this post is about, registered vehicles on paths? One poster wonders if it is a good idea to allow this. My feeling is that it is not, but nothing to prevent it. Not much differrent between a registered street legal cart and my car. Some of the smart cars are no bigger than a cart. Can they use the paths and if not, why not?

The previous poster has it right, Florida state statute is 320.01(22) is what covers cart speed on the road. What covers it on the paths?

[Karen83]

gratton,

Our street legal is a Columbia Par Car.......the same size as a non street legal Par Car. Do you want more regulations according to size or speed, or both??

Again, I say enforce the speed limit.

[GMONEY]

Originally Posted by chacam

I think that if you post information here, that you should be able to back it up with a source. A lot of what I read here is just someones opinion that is stated as fact and alot of others take it as fact.

Where is it stated anywhere that the speed limit is 19.7, or 19.9, 20, or some other figure? Or where is it stated anywhere that registered vehicles are banned from multi modal paths?

I don't have a dog in either fight, but folks who post opinion as fact make me roll my eyes.

As far as the speed goes. It was in the Daily Sun and that was information from the SCSO. I thought for a moment and decided let me call a friend of mine at SCSO. Speed limit is 19.9 mph for all Golf Carts on any road or path. Once a Golf Cart exceeds 20 mph it is considered a LSV. ( Low Speed Vehicle). Then it has to be registered and all the whole nine yards. The LSV can cross 466 onto Buena Vista and Morse and soforth and run on streets which the speed limit does not exceed 35mph. If a LSV is on the Cart Path it must mantain no more than 19.9 mph. Once on a street under 35mph it can resume it higher speed. Street Legal. That is the skinny. They said if you are caught going over the 20mph and not a LSV you could be stopped and checked on. Glad your opinion is all fact!!

[katezbox]

Sorry - neglected to state my source. It was a sales rep at TC golf cart store - who I would think would know. As GMoney said - also reported in the Daily Sun.

[Dirigo]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Well said.

I agree, Bare. Well said, indeed.

[chacam]

Originally Posted by GMONEY

As far as the speed goes. It was in the Daily Sun and that was information from the SCSO. I thought for a moment and decided let me call a friend of mine at SCSO. Speed limit is 19.9 mph for all Golf Carts on any road or path. Once a Golf Cart exceeds 20 mph it is considered a LSV. ( Low Speed Vehicle). Then it has to be registered and all the whole nine yards. The LSV can cross 466 onto Buena Vista and Morse and soforth and run on streets which the speed limit does not exceed 35mph. If a LSV is on the Cart Path it must mantain no more than 19.9 mph. Once on a street under 35mph it can resume it higher speed. Street Legal. That is the skinny. They said if you are caught going over the 20mph and not a LSV you could be stopped and checked on. Glad your opinion is all fact!!

With regard to the multi modal paths, this is not true ! ! !
Multi modal paths do not meet the definition of Florida Statute Chapter 316 as a road, street or highway and the SCSO has no jurisdiction to enforce violations on multi modal paths that exist on district property. And the district has no law enforcement ability.

The source of this info is from statements made by Valerie Fuchs, District Counsel, and is in District 3 meeting minutes for January 2009

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by DDoug

Bottom line respect these little cars they are not toys,they could kill you.

My Columbia Par Car goes 19 MPH. I'm constantly passed by other carts on the multi-modal paths; and they are obviously going way faster. People in a hurry. I truly don't understand why everyone is focused on how fast they can go.

[GMONEY]

Originally Posted by chacam

With regard to the multi modal paths, this is not true ! ! !
Multi modal paths do not meet the definition of Florida Statute Chapter 316 as a road, street or highway and the SCSO has no jurisdiction to enforce violations on multi modal paths that exist on district property. And the district has no law enforcement ability.

The source of this info is from statements made by Valerie Fuchs, District Counsel, and is in District 3 meeting minutes for January 2009

Your might just be the one that passes barefoot. If you dont think that law enforcement can stop you on cart paths, then that explains it.. Nothing else need be said..

[katezbox]

Originally Posted by chacam

With regard to the multi modal paths, this is not true ! ! !
Multi modal paths do not meet the definition of Florida Statute Chapter 316 as a road, street or highway and the SCSO has no jurisdiction to enforce violations on multi modal paths that exist on district property. And the district has no law enforcement ability.

The source of this info is from statements made by Valerie Fuchs, District Counsel, and is in District 3 meeting minutes for January 2009

If what you state is true, then how has anyone been ticketed for driving too fast in a golf cart path?

Of course, my "source" that people have been ticketed, is a friend living in TV for about 2 years. Maybe he is not credible.