Low Speed Vehicle Laws

Drivers of Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) who do not adhere to the following requirements of LSVs are subject to receiving a Uniform Traffic Citation and/or having their LSV towed.

GOLF CARTS ARE NOT LEGALLY PERMITTED ON ANY ROADWAY AT ANY TIME.

LSV VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A GOLF CART AND A LOW-SPEED VEHICLE PER FL LAW

  • Must have the following equipment: Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, seat belts for each designated seat, front and rear turn signals, horn, an AS1 or AS4 windshield, windshield wipers, side and rear mirrors, parking brake, side and rear reflectors, a lighted license plate, slow-moving vehicle emblem, and VIN. *$111.00
  • Must be able to reach 20 MPH but not greater than 25 MPH.*$111.00
  • Must have a valid registration (tag) attached to the vehicle.*Criminal/Vehicle Towed

LAWS FOR ALL DRIVER & PASSENGERS OF LSVs

  • Drivers must have a valid driver’s license.*$161.00 or Criminal
  • All front-seat passengers of any age must wear a seat belt.*$111.00
  • All persons under the age of 18 must wear a seat belt.*$111.00
  • All children age 5 and under must be in a car seat or booster seat.*$161.00
  • NO open containers are allowed in a low-speed vehicle. *Driver $161.00 Passenger $111.00

LSV ROADWAY LAWS

  • Low-speed vehicles may only be driven on roadways with speed limits of 35 MPH or less (see map below).*$161.00
  • It is illegal to drive low-speed vehicles on any sidewalk or bike path.*$161.00
  • It is illegal to drive low-speed vehicles on US Highway 98 or along the sidewalk along US Highway 98.*$161.00/Vehicle Towed
  • Crossing US Highway 98 is only permitted at a four-way intersection.

*Florida Uniform Traffic Citation fine amount

Section 320.01(41), Florida Statutes

LOW-SPEED VEHICLES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON HIGHWAY 98!

ROADS PROHIBITED TO LOW-SPEED VEHICLES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN RED. When traveling on roadways permissible for low-speed vehicles, please pull over to the side of the road to allow cars to pass if you notice that traffic is beginning to back up behind you.

RED = PROHIBITED

LSV Map