Street Legal Golf Carts in North Dakota

Are golf carts street legal in North Dakota?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

35 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

North Dakota recognizes low-speed vehicles under N.D. Century Code Chapter 39-29.1, defining an LSV as a four-wheeled vehicle capable of more than 20 but not more than 25 mph and weighing no more than 3,000 lbs fully loaded; an LSV may not be operated on any highway where the posted speed limit exceeds 35 mph (section 39-29.1-07) and must be registered with the Department of Transportation before operation (section 39-29.1-03). Because an LSV is classified as a motor vehicle under Title 39 with only registration provisions modified, a valid driver's license and motor-vehicle liability insurance apply, while ordinary golf carts not exceeding 20 mph are a separate category that cities may permit on local streets by ordinance. The Century Code chapter does not set a specific minimum operator age; verify current requirements with the North Dakota Department of Transportation before relying on this.

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

Sources: N.D. Century Code Chapter 39-29.1 - Low-Speed Vehicles (official)· NDDOT - Untitled Off-Highway & Low-Speed Vehicles (official) · Reviewed August 2026