Making your cart street legal might feel like a daunting task, but the experts here at J’s Golf Carts are here to help you navigate the process with ease. We will help you choose the best new golf cart for your driving needs and add the parts and accessories you want. After you’re all set with the equipment you need to make a golf cart street legal and you want to add some speed to your golf cart, check out our golf cart speed guide to see what upgrades can be added to a cart. we’re invested in giving you the best experience, start to finish! We understand there may be many questions about making your cart street legal – you are always welcome to call us at 919-552-9351 or contact us below to get in touch with one of our experts. You can also visit us in our showroom at 2229 Wade Nash Road in Holly Springs to take a look at our new and pre-owned models and discuss customization with us!
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What Does a Golf Cart Need to Be Street Legal?
To be legally operated on the roads, your cart must be equipped with headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, seat belts, a windshield, horn, and DOT-approved tires. Your cart must also have a VIN and registration, and the driver must possess a valid driver’s license.
How Can I Make My Golf Cart Street Legal?
If your cart doesn’t already have these items, you can work with our team to order and install the parts you need to make your cart street legal. We proudly partner with Red Hawk to provide top-notch products that will keep you and your passengers safe on the roadways. If you have any questions about specific installations, give us a call today!
Where Can I Operate a Street Legal Cart?
Street legal carts are allowed to operate on roads that have a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour or slower. Technically classified as a Low Speed Vehicle, or LSV, your cart is allowed to cross a street that has a higher posted speed limit, but you may not drive it on these streets. Golf Carts are also only allowed to be operated during the day unless they have two working headlights and two working tail lights. Wondering if you need a driver’s license to drive a golf cart on the roads? Indeed, street legal carts must be driven by someone with a valid driver’s license who is over the age of 16.
Should I Insure My Golf Cart?
Yes! This is something many golf cart owners don’t think of. Don’t wait until it’s too late; get liability insurance for your vehicle and keep it with you whenever operating the cart. This, along with your license and registration, will be needed in the event of an accident.
Can J’s Golf Carts Help Me Make My Cart Street Legal?
We sure can. Thanks to years of experience and a great partnership with Red Hawk parts, we can get you on the roadways safely and quickly. Remember that some communities let you use street-allowed carts, which means you can get by without adding the street-legal requirements. Want to learn more about street legal carts? Check out our article about street legal golf carts in NC!
If you want to purchase a street legal model, check out our selection of Villager golf cart models. Ready to upgrade your current cart? We’re here to help you! Contact us below or call us at 919-552-9351 for more information.
