Golf Carts On Roadways

[Len B]

The town I'm in allows golf carts to be driven on all town roads and parts of some county and state roads. Are there any TFO members that live were this can be done legally? We need to have them inspected annually, lights,horn, blinkers, and brake lights. With this being Memorial Day Weekend and all the tourist coming to the beach the carts are the best way to get around until Labor Day. Our cart is a 2000 Yamaha gas powered G16. The grand kids love it.

 

[Millerlite]

I've been to places where they had golf carts everywhere parking for carts and lanes for them, not a bad idea.

Kyle

 

[dmmj]

Do you need insurance? or a license?

 

[Len B]

Do you need insurance? or a license?

Yes you do need both, the insurance is only about $50 a year for full coverage. You need to follow all the laws that cars do. Don't want to get a speeding ticket on a golf cart.

 

[wellington]

My parents live in Michigan. The little subdivision they live in, almost everyone has golf carts to get around the neighborhood in and down to their boats. They always have a Labor Day parade with them too and decorate them. They don't have to have plates or insurance, but outside their subdivision you can also ride the golf carts, but that area has to be licensed and I think insured. They are a fun way to get around and yes, the little kids love them and learn very fast how to drive them on their own.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

Could a person use a riding lawn mower in place of a golf cart?

 

[Len B]

Could a person use a riding lawn mower in place of a golf cart?

There are a few people riding lawn" tractors", but they are slow, noisy and can't seem get out of their own way.

 

[Cowboy_Ken]

There are a few people riding lawn" tractors", but they are slow, noisy and can't seem get out of their own way.

Hey! I resemble that remark!

 

[Len B]

Hey! I resemble that remark!

Oh, I like tractors, I have a Ford 1120 with turf tires, but it stays in Maryland.

 

[ascott]

if the cart has a license plate then insurance is required....