Street Legal Golf Carts in South Dakota

Are golf carts street legal in South Dakota?

Street-legal (LSV) status

Recognized

Allowed on roads up to

35 mph

Driver's license

Required

Registration

Required

Insurance

Required

South Dakota recognizes low-speed vehicles (top speed 20-25 mph); the Dept. of Revenue titles and registers them, and they may not be operated on any highway posted above 35 mph. Ordinary golf carts (SDCL 32-14-13) are not allowed on highways except where a municipality or township adopts an ordinance under SDCL 32-14-14, which requires the golf cart to be insured, the operator to hold a driver license, and a local permit to be obtained. Verify with the South Dakota DMV (Dept. of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division).

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

Sources: South Dakota Dept. of Revenue - Low Speed Vehicles (official)· SDCL 32-14-14 - Ordinance permitting golf carts on highway (SD Legislature, official) · Reviewed August 2026