Street Legal Golf Carts in Minnesota

Are golf carts street legal in Minnesota?

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Under Minnesota Statute 169.045, a county, city, or town may by ordinance authorize motorized golf carts (and ATVs, UTVs, and mini trucks) on designated roadways, and operation is by permit only, with the ordinance requiring evidence of insurance under section 65B.48, subd. 5. The statute designates specific roadways by local ordinance rather than setting a statewide road-speed cap, and it does not state a driver's-license requirement or minimum age, so those are left unset. Verify with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services.

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

Sources: Minnesota Statutes 169.045 - Operation of Special Vehicles on Roadway · Reviewed August 2026