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Golf Carts
Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a motor vehicle that is
designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational
purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 MPH.” Golf carts
A low speed vehicle (LSV) is a vehicle with a top speed greater than 20 MPH, may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted
but not greater than 25 MPH. LSVs must be registered, titled and insured speed limit of 30 MPH or less.
with personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Golf carts are not titled or registered and are not required to be insured with PIP
Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver license. LSVs may only and PDL coverage. A person must be 14 years or older to operate a golf cart.
be operated on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less.
LSVs must be equipped with the following safety equipment: Converted Golf Carts
Prior to titling and registering a converted golf cart, the vehicle must be inspected and
Windshield Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) assigned a VIN at a Motorist Services Regional Oice. The converted golf cart must be
street-legal before applying for title and registration. flhsmv.gov/locations
Trailer the converted golf cart to a Motorist Services Regional Oice and present the
Seat belt for each following documents and fees for an inspection, VIN assignment, title and registration:
Exterior mirrors designated seat • Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or a bill of sale for the golf cart form HSMV 84490
Driver-side and (Statement of Builder) completed by customer and compliance examiner/inspector;
interior rear-view
or passenger side • Form HSMV 86064 (Aidavit for Golf Cart Modified to a Low Speed Vehicle);
Reflex reflectors • Original bill(s)s of sale or receipt(s) for all parts used to convert the golf cart;
Headlamps • Certified weight slip for the converted golf cart.
• Form HSMSV 82040 (Application for Title);
Parking brake Tail lamps and • Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and $10,000 PIP);
stop lamps
• Sales tax or sales tax exemption information for all parts;
• Identification - driver license, ID card or passport; and
• Applicable fees, flhsmv.gov/fees
Front and rear turn signals - Inspection fee - Initial registration fee, if applicable
- Title fee - Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)
- Plate fee
All-Terrain Vehicles
Florida law, states that all-terrain vehicles (ATV) may only be operated on unpaved
roadways where the posted speed limit is less than 35 MPH and only during daylight
hours. Anyone under the age of 16 operating an ATV on public land must be under the
supervision of an adult and must have proof of completion of a Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS) approved safety course. ATV operators and
riders under the age of 16 must wear a USDOT approved safety helmet and eye
protection. ATVs are titled, but not registered, and are not required to be insured with
PIP and PDL coverage. (Sections 261.20, 316.2074 and 316.2123, Florida Statutes)
For more information, visit flhsmv.gov/lowspeedvehicles. flhsmv.gov/lowspeedvehicles
