Street Legal Golf Carts in Montana

Are golf carts street legal in Montana?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

25 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Montana recognizes low-speed electric vehicles (LSVs) and, under MCA 61-8-378, allows them to operate only on roads where the posted speed limit does not exceed 25 mph (and they may not cross a highway posted above 45 mph); an LSV may be operated only by a person holding a low-speed restricted driver's license. LSVs are titled/registered motor vehicles that carry plates and require liability insurance, whereas ordinary golf carts (MCA 61-8-391) may be driven on public streets only where a local ordinance authorizes it and are exempt from titling, registration, and mandatory liability insurance but still require a valid driver's license. Always verify current requirements with the Montana DMV/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 Montana DMV before you buy or drive. What makes a golf cart street legal.

Sources: MCA 61-8-378 - Low-speed electric vehicle / golf cart operating requirements (Montana Legislature)· MCA 61-8-391 - Golf cart operation on public streets and highways (Montana Legislature) · Reviewed August 2026