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By Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization
With the rise of master planned communities, golf carts and low speed vehicles are becoming a new trend as a means of transportation. Low speed vehicles and golf carts are a great way to enjoy local communities and natural spaces. But it’s important to know the differences between these vehicles and the laws that apply to each.
Low Speed Vehicles vs Golf Carts
A low speed vehicle (LSV) is a vehicle with a top speed greater than 20 MPH, but not greater than 25 MPH.
LSVs must be registered, titled and insured with personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver license. LSVs may only be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less. LSVs must also be equipped with operating head
lights and tail lights.
Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 MPH.” Golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30 MPH or less.
• Golfcartsoperatorsmay NOT cross any U.S., State, or County road unless the agency that has jurisdiction over the road has approved the crossing and proper signed the location.
Golf Cart Fast Facts
• Youmustbeatleast14years old to operate a golf cart
• YoudoNOTneedadriver’s license to drive a golf cart. However, the same vision requirements needed
for safe driving are also necessary for golf cart operation.
• Youmayonlyoperateagolfcartbetweensunriseand sunset, unless otherwise determined by your local community. If your community association determines a golf cart can be operated outside of those areas, your golf cart MUST have: headlights, turn signals, brake lights, and a windshield.
Golf Cart Safety Tips
To safely operate your golf cart on designated roads, it MUST have:
• Properlyoperatingwheelbrakes
• Rearviewmirror
• Properlyoperatingsteeringwheel
• Warningdevicesonboththefrontandbackmadeof
red reflective material that meets state standards
• Properlyinflatedtireswithgoodtread
A Guide to Golf Cart Safety
100% ONLINE | MAY / JUNE / JULY START DATES Mark Kaczmarek | 386-341-8106 | Mark.Kaczmarek@gcu.edu
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