Street Legal Golf Carts in Oregon

Are golf carts street legal in Oregon?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

35 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

Minimum driver age

16

Oregon statutorily recognizes low-speed vehicles (ORS 801.331 defines an LSV as a four-wheeled motor vehicle with a top speed above 20 mph but not more than 25 mph), which may be titled, registered, insured, and driven on public roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less; operators must hold a valid Oregon driver license and be at least 16. Ordinary golf carts with a top speed of 15 mph or less cannot be registered and have no automatic right to public roads except where a local ordinance permits them. Rules can change and vary locally, so verify current details with the Oregon DMV before operating on public roads.

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

Sources: ORS 801.331 - Low-speed vehicle (OregonLaws / public.law)· Oregon Golf Cart and LSV Laws - GolfCarts.org · Reviewed August 2026