Street Legal Golf Carts in Massachusetts

Are golf carts street legal in Massachusetts?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

30 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Massachusetts recognizes Low-Speed Vehicles (four-wheeled, top speed 20-25 mph, meeting FMVSS 571.500) under MGL Chapter 90 section 1G; ordinary golf carts cannot be registered. An LSV may not exceed 25 mph and may not be operated on any public way posted above 30 mph, and it must be registered, titled, insured, and inspected within 7 days of registration, with a valid driver's license or learner's permit required to operate. No specific minimum age beyond holding a license/permit is stated; verify with the Massachusetts DMV (Registry of Motor Vehicles).

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 Massachusetts DMV before you buy or drive. What makes a golf cart street legal.

Sources: MGL Chapter 90, Section 1G (malegislature.gov)· Low speed vehicles - Mass.gov · Reviewed August 2026