Do You Need a Street Legal Golf Cart?

Street legal golf carts are golf carts that are able to legally be driven on the street. These carts feature a lot of extra safety features that you would find on a car. These features make driving the cart on the road much safer. In some situations having a street legal golf cart is a must. In other situations, a street legal golf cart may not be necessary. It all depends on where you plan to use your golf cart.

If you are interested in buying a new golf cart, but are having trouble deciding between a street legal golf cart and a normal golf cart, contact J’s Golf Carts today. The friendly team of knowledgeable golf cart experts at J’s can walk you through the pros and cons of both options and help you make the right decision for your unique situation. Give us a call or fill out the online contact form below to get in touch!

Continue reading below to learn more about why you would need a street legal golf cart. 

What is the difference between a street legal golf cart and a normal golf cart?

Street legal golf carts are very similar to normal golf carts. The biggest differences between a street legal golf cart and a normal golf cart is the presence of more safety features. When you buy a golf cart that is street legal, or modify a golf cart to make it street legal, you are essentially making sure that the golf cart has safety features that are required to allow the cart to be more visible and safer when driven on the road. Safety features required on street legal golf carts include headlights, taillights, brake lights, seat belts, and a few other things. If you want to legally drive a golf cart on the road, it needs to be street legal. 

Does a golf cart need to be street legal?

Whether or not you need a street legal golf cart depends on where you plan on driving the golf cart. If you are going to be driving the golf cart on your property or on a golf course, the golf cart does not need to be street legal. However, if you plan on driving your golf cart on any road, whether it be in your planned community, neighborhood, or down the street to a restaurant or grocery store, the golf cart is required by law to be street legal. 

If you are looking for a street legal golf cart or have any questions about designing your own custom street legal golf cart, contact J’s Golf Carts today. Our friendly team members will be happy to answer any questions you have and help you find the perfect golf cart for you and your unique situation!