Golf carts must have a top speed of no greater than 20 miles per hour. If your golf cart is capable of going faster than 20 miles per hour but slower than 25 miles per hour, it is referred to as an LSV, or Low Speed Vehicle. If your cart can go faster than 25 miles per hour, it is classified as a motor vehicle.
Your street legal golf cart must have a license plate that is well lit, working lights, speedometer, horn, parking brake, and seat belts. Some customers forget to add tires that are approved by the Department of Transportation, as well as windshield wipers, turn signals, and reflectors on the corners of their cart.
It’s a lot to remember! If you’re not sure whether or not your cart is street legal, we can help you. Remember that in order to legally operate on the roads, a vehicle must also have a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number), and that pertains to golf carts, too.16