GOLF CARTS UNDER FLORIDA LAW
- You may only drive a golf cart on golf courses or roadways that are designated for golf carts. These roads will be marked with appropriate signs.
- A golf cart must not be driven by anyone under the age of 14 on public roads or streets.
- A golf cart must only be operated during the hours between sunrise and sunset, unless the local government allows them to be driven outside of those hours (additional equipment is required for night driving.)*
- A golf cart may not be operated AT ALL unless allowed by the specific county or city.
- You may cross state roads if the posted speed limit is 45 MPH or less and only at an intersection with a traffic control device.
- You can drive a golf cart on a sidewalk only if it is at least 5 feet wide. You must yield to pedestrians.
- You can drive a golf cart on a two lane county road in a city that designates it may be used for golf carts.
- All local and state traffic laws must be obeyed, including yielding the right-of-way.
Required Equipment for Golf Carts
- Efficient brakes
- Rear-view mirror
- Reliable steering
- Red warning reflectors on front and rear
- Safe tires
*Required Equipment for Night Driving
- Headlights
- Brake lights
- Turn signals
- Windshield
Low-Speed Vehicles (LSV) are four-wheeled vehicles with top speeds of 21–25 MPH. Golf carts can be converted to low-speed vehicles and vice versa.
You must have a valid driver license to operate an LSV, and the LSV must:
- only be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less.
- be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signals, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rear-view mirrors, a windshield, seat belts, and a vehicle identification number.
- be registered and properly insured.
