Street Legal Golf Carts in Nevada

Are golf carts street legal in Nevada?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

35 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Nevada legally recognizes low-speed vehicles (LSVs) under NRS 484B.637 as 4-wheeled vehicles capable of more than 20 but not more than 25 mph with a GVWR under 3,000 lbs, and a registered LSV may be operated only on highways with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less (crossing higher-speed roads at intersections is allowed). LSVs must be registered like standard vehicles, which entails insurance from a Nevada-licensed carrier, and the driver must hold a valid Class C or higher driver's license; golf carts that do not meet the LSV standard are not street-legal for general road use. Verify current requirements with the Nevada DMV.

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

Sources: NRS Chapter 484B (incl. 484B.637 Low-speed vehicle defined) - Nevada Legislature· Golf Carts & Low Speed Vehicles - Nevada DMV · Reviewed August 2026