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MC1 · 12-17-2015, 11:04 AM

I think some of the confusion is calling it a golf cart, when in fact it's now Low Speed Vehicle (LSV).

From what I've been reading up on, if you are going to operate a converted golf cart (now a LSV) on public land, there are rules-

It's got to be Registered and Licensed- To get it registered, one needs a title (and insurance). To get a title, you need a VIN. Getting the VIN is the most work- usually a LSV which was converted from a golf cart are titled with a "made from parts" VIN. Each state (and possibly county/city) have rules on what is needed to get that precious VIN number.

Lights, turn signals, horns, seat belts to start with. DOT tires, windshield/wipers. Others include special notices/markings identifying it as a LSV.

There will also be restrictions on where you can drive- usually limited to roads with lower MPH zones. LSV also have a limit on the speed they can go. Here in Florida, the max speed is 25mph.

It's definitely a process, but if you do your homework and paperwork, not too bad.

There is a couple of threads on here that outline what some of the hurdles are.

You can still anticipate being stopped by local law enforcement who may not well versed in this issue (or just curious), so have your paperwork in order.

12-17-2015, 11:04 AM	#13
MC1 Getting Wild Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: South Florida Posts: 80	Re: Street carts and the law I think some of the confusion is calling it a golf cart, when in fact it's now Low Speed Vehicle (LSV). From what I've been reading up on, if you are going to operate a converted golf cart (now a LSV) on public land, there are rules- It's got to be Registered and Licensed- To get it registered, one needs a title (and insurance). To get a title, you need a VIN. Getting the VIN is the most work- usually a LSV which was converted from a golf cart are titled with a "made from parts" VIN. Each state (and possibly county/city) have rules on what is needed to get that precious VIN number. Lights, turn signals, horns, seat belts to start with. DOT tires, windshield/wipers. Others include special notices/markings identifying it as a LSV. There will also be restrictions on where you can drive- usually limited to roads with lower MPH zones. LSV also have a limit on the speed they can go. Here in Florida, the max speed is 25mph. It's definitely a process, but if you do your homework and paperwork, not too bad. There is a couple of threads on here that outline what some of the hurdles are. You can still anticipate being stopped by local law enforcement who may not well versed in this issue (or just curious), so have your paperwork in order.