Originally Posted by Chi33 (Post 1421878)

I am sorry. but I hope they know who you are or can set a timeline to know you. I know the people there and they are very kind people. The is no legal limit someone can set your cart to do,. You have a warranty and insurance. Personally I heard someone came for repairs and had their cart boosted over 25 pre repair and they warned them that they wouldn't service them again. IMHO, I think the speed limit is 19-20, and the warranty is void over 25. So, you can be set at 24 and if you choose to, then what happens will happen. Also, this is a stupid thread and disrespecting a group that helps so many.

And seriously 18 20 22? Really. We aren't talking 18 to 35

oh, and isn't the Villages full of adults?

Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1421938)

Here is an interesting story, on someone who was cited for excessive golf cart speed on Morse Blvd.

Golf Cart Citation Story

Originally Posted by NotGolfer (Post 1421942)

Doncha just love it when folks don't think it's a big deal about speeding in their carts and dispute any posts re: that??? Thank you for posting this (I've seen it a few times before)!

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328 (Post 1421686)

I was at Gordon's Garage (The Villages Golf Carts) at Lake Sumter Landing today to have a repair done to my cart. When I was paying, I asked the cashier if their shop increases the speed of carts to over the 20 mph limit. She told me that they will do the speed change - but they tell the customer it is illegal and, if in an accident or caught by the police, will result in a fine. I then verified her story with a couple of salesmen.

I think it is very irresponsible of one of the companies owned by The Villages to facilitate breaking the law.

It is akin to a gun dealer knowingly selling a gun to a convicted felon or a liquor store knowingly selling booze to a 12 year old. They can say we are telling you it is illegal but it is your choice.

I think that the Sumter County Sheriff or State of Florida Motor Vehicles should know of this.

Originally Posted by Chatbrat (Post 1421723)

Cars have speedometers, golf carts do not--if I bought a new golf cart and or I had one recently serviced ,I would bring a copy of the sales/service order& drag the company into court as a co-defendant--I know some lawyer would quote chapter & verse--but if enough people did this the carts would be certified @ less than 20 mph when sold not after you get a violation--really these shops should have their certification pulled, as to being a certified shop for remediation

Originally Posted by dbussone (Post 1421998)

Thanks. That's pretty scary to think one might end up with a felony record for exceeding 20 MPH.


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Originally Posted by biker1 (Post 1421692)

This has been discussed ad nauseam. Cars and golf carts are different with respect to the law.

Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 1422025)

That won't prevent us from discussing it again ad nauseam. :popcorn: .

Originally Posted by rustyp (Post 1422020)

Please help me find where it states this is a felony offense. That means if convicted of a 21 mph golf cart citation you have lost your right to vote for the rest of your life amongst other very serious consequences.