Street Legal Golf Carts in South Carolina

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Are golf carts street legal in South Carolina?

Street-legal (LSV) status
Recognized
Allowed on roads up to
35 mph
Driver's license
Required
Registration
Required
Insurance
Required
Minimum driver age
16

South Carolina allows permitted golf carts on public roads: the owner must obtain a permit decal and registration certificate from the SCDMV (with proof of ownership, liability insurance, and a fee), and the operator must be at least 16, hold a valid driver's license, and carry the registration and proof of insurance. Permitted golf carts may be operated only where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less, during daylight hours, and generally within a limited distance of the registered address, with some conditions modifiable by local ordinance. South Carolina treats permitted golf carts separately from titled/registered Low-Speed Vehicles; verify current requirements with the South Carolina DMV (SCDMV) before operating.

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

Sources: Golf Cart Law - SC Department of Public Safety (SCDPS)· South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 56 Chapter 2 (56-2-90) · Reviewed August 2026