LSV and NEV Vehicle Information | Safety and Accident Information

Practice Areas

Blog

Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions

Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents

Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents

Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence

Wrong Site Surgery Mistakes Still Made With Safety Precautions | Florida Medical Mistake Lawyer
Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 2 | Tampa Medical Negligence Lawyer
Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 1 | Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Pinellas County
Examining Surgical Robots | More Harm than Good? | Florida Medical Negligence Lawyer
Prescription Drug Mistake Lawsuit Filed by Actor Dennis Quaid | Florida Medical Negligence Attorney

Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises

Florida Personal Injury Video Blog | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson

view all

Other Blogs

Tampa Bay Injury Law Blog

Client
Testimonials

See What Our Clients
Are Saying About Us

"The Five Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Florida Accident Case is a must read for anyone that has been injured in a accident in Florida!"

My case was handled courteously and professionally. All of my questions were answered promptly and I never felt anything I was concerned about was un-important. Judi always had answers and took the time to explain. She was always on top of my case when I called the office.

I really appreciated the fact that Mr. Dodson hired a professional expert to measure and make an evaluation about the place where I fell. The whole process was handled very well. Both Judi and Mr. Dodson were very nice and my experience working with them was professional.

I would recommend Jim Dodson to anyone I knew who was in need of a personal injury attorney.

"I recommend the Law Office of James Dodson. They were always able and available when I had questions. They even got me more than I expected right when I needed it most. I am exceedingly grateful to have had this wonderful group of people helping and getting what we deserve."

Golf Carts and Electric Vehicles

Legal Requirements for Golf Carts in Florida | What You Need to Know

Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles in Florida

The new low-speed vehicles (LSV) or neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV) are regulated under Florida law entirely different then golf carts. They are allowed to go a maximum of 25 mph. They may be used on public roadways, if the speed limit is 35 mph or less. Since they can be driven on the road, they must be registered, insured and the driver must have a valid driver’s license. This means they have specific insurance covering their use. They must also be equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirror, windshields, seatbelts and they must have a vehicle identification number (VIN).

Although they have some of the safety features of a car, they typically have no fixed door, no bumpers, and do not have the crash worthiness of a car. They weigh about 1200 pounds, while the average car weighs at least 4000 pounds. It is yet to be seen in how they will fare when they’re involved in collisions with cars, which will in evidently begin to occur. I’m not aware of any cases which have considered their classification as a dangerous instrumentality, but they would appear to be at equally as dangerous in their operation as a golf cart.

These low-speed vehicles are becoming quite popular. The most popular models seem to cost between $8000 and $20,000. They typically can go between 30 and 40 miles on charge and are much cheaper to operate than a car. Drivers describe them as being extremely fun to use. Many of them consider them their errand car. It’s reported that as many as 100,000 of them are being used in the Untied States. Police departments are beginning to use them because of their range, cost, and their ability to go off the paved road when necessary.

It is yet to be seen how the opertors and passengers of these vehicles fare when involved in a collision. The number of serious injuries people suffer in collisions may be a factor in their future popularity.

If you or someone you know has been involved in a low speed vehicle (LSV) or neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) accident, contact a florida LSV and NEV accident lawyer who can help you with the knowledge you count on.

Learn more about Clearwater Attorney James W. Dodson :

Read his biography ^

Contact The Law Office of James W. Dodson now for a FREE consultation regarding your personal injury case. There is no obligation to hire a lawyer. There is no fee until we successfully recover fair compensation for you.

His Twitter

His Youtube Video Page

His Facebook Fan Page

*by clicking the above links you are receiving information upon request.

Free Consultation

Law Office of James W. Dodson, P. A.
1259 Myrtle Avenue South
Clearwater, FL 33756

Phone: (727) 446-0840
Fax: (727) 446-0850

Your information is confidential. Submitting your information does not create a lawyer/client relationship without a written contract setting forth terms of representation.