Street Legal Golf Carts and LSVs
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Street Legal Golf Carts
At Cary Cart Company, we carry a vast fleet of street legal golf carts and low speed vehicles (LSVs), all equipped with the necessary safety features to make them road ready.
A golf cart can offer so much more than just a ride around the course. Street legal golf carts, also known as neighborhood electric vehicles or low speed vehicles, can be driven on roads with a speed of 35 mph or less in most states. These street legal golf carts can be found on college campuses, military bases, beach towns, resorts, commercial properties, and in residential neighborhoods. Cary Cart Company street legal golf carts are equipped with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, high-speed motors and mirrors making these low speed vehicles legal on streets.
How and Where to Use Your Street Legal Cart
Our LSV’s or street legal carts are ideal for use at resorts, churches, universities and retirement communities. You can expect to pay less than a couple of cents per mile to run your low speed vehicle – so not only are you reducing the impact on the environment, but you’re saving money as well. With models ranging from two to eight passengers, these golf carts are great not only for residential use, but also in rental or commercial fleets as well.
When you purchase a street legal golf cart from Cary Cart Company, it will come with the 17-digit VIN number and paperwork you need to have it licensed & registered at the DMV. All you have to do is present the paperwork to the DMV, have it licensed & registered and you’ll be ready to show off your new ride to your neighbors in no time.
Why Choose Cary Cart Company?
Many other golf cart companies out there claim to offer street legal carts, but be wary. In order for your cart to truly be street legal, it must have a 17-digit VIN number. Cary Cart Company provides 100% street legal golf carts, made right here in the USA. As a family-owned and operated business, we pride ourselves in delivering personal service and producing the highest quality carts possible.
Start saving gas right away. Contact Cary Cart Company today to purchase your street legal golf cart. We ship anywhere in the United States. Already have a cart? We can convert it! Learn more here.
What Is the Difference Between an LSV and a Golf Cart?
While they might look similar at a glance, there is a legal distinction between a standard golf cart and a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV). A standard golf cart is typically designed for the fairways and has a top speed of about 19 mph. These are generally not permitted on public roads unless a specific local ordinance allows it.
An LSV is a vehicle that is manufactured to meet federal safety standards. These road legal golf carts can reach speeds between 20 and 25 mph. Because they are classified as motor vehicles, they must have a 17-digit VIN and be registered with the DMV, just like a car.
North Carolina Requirements for Street Legal Golf Carts
To operate your cart on public streets in Raleigh, Durham, or any other NC municipality, your vehicle must meet specific state and federal requirements. North Carolina law requires that any street legal gas golf cart or electric LSV be equipped with the following:
- Headlights and taillights
- Turn signal lights and brake lights
- At least one rearview mirror
- A windshield and a parking brake
- Seat belts for every passenger
- A 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
Once your cart has these features, it must be inspected, insured, and registered with the NC DMV. When you purchase from Cary Cart Company, we handle the heavy lifting by providing the necessary paperwork to make the registration process as smooth as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Under federal law, an LSV must be capable of reaching at least 20 mph but cannot exceed 25 mph. This speed range ensures they are fast enough for local traffic without requiring the heavy safety equipment of a full sized car.
Yes. While many LSVs are electric, gas powered models can also be made street legal as long as they meet the same safety requirements and emissions standards.
Most states allow LSVs on roads with speed limits of 35 mph or lower, though the specific equipment requirements can vary. North Carolina is one of the most golf cart friendly states, provided the vehicle is registered as an LSV.