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.

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 alcohol containers are allowed in a low-speed vehicle. *Driver $161.00 Passenger $111.00

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

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.

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

  • Must have the following equipment: Headlamps; front and rear turn signals; stop lamps; tail lamps; reflex reflectors; red – one on each side and one on the rear; exterior mirror on the driver side and an interior rear-view mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side; parking brake; windshield; seat belt for each designated seat; vehicle identification number (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

*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