Street Legal Golf Carts in Georgia

Are golf carts street legal in Georgia?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

35 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Georgia recognizes Low-Speed Vehicles (four-wheeled electric, top speed over 20 but not over 25 mph, meeting FMVSS 571.500) as distinct from golf carts and PTVs. Per O.C.G.A. 40-6-362, LSVs may operate only on highways posted at 35 mph or less, and they must be titled, registered/tagged, insured, and driven by a licensed operator. The statute does not fix an LSV-specific minimum age; verify with the Georgia DMV (Department of Driver Services / MVD).

This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice — golf-cart and LSV rules change and vary by city and county. Confirm the current requirements with the Georgia DMV before you buy or drive. What makes a golf cart street legal.

Sources: Georgia Code: Low Speed Vehicles - Georgia Dept. of Public Safety· O.C.G.A. section 40-6-362 (FindLaw) · Reviewed August 2026