There are two types of carts that each have their own set of laws and regulations. The standard golf cart and the Low Speed Vehicle or (LSV). The basic difference between the two are the equipment they are outfitted with and how fast they go. Golf carts generally do not exceed 20 mph whereas LSV’s go [...]
Golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSV) may look like each other but there are important differences. The most obvious difference is speed. Golf carts can get up to 20 mph while LSVs can get up to 25 mph. Standard low-speed vehicles have headlights, brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, side and rear view mirrors, and advanced [...]
The Minnesota golf cart laws are different for golf carts than they are for Low Speed Vehicles or LSV’s. Most golf carts that have not been modified can go up to 20 miles per hour. A low-speed vehicle can go up to 25-30 miles per hour. Another difference is the safety features. Low-speed vehicles have headlights, [...]
Driving a golf cart on a golf course and driving it on regular roads are not the same thing. Generally, it's not legal to drive golf carts on public streets unless the vehicle comes with a license plate to show. And before you go about making your cart legal for the street, it's crucial you know [...]
A golf cart is a standard four-wheel vehicle, and they are not manufactured with the necessary safety equipment to make them street legal. Low-speed vehicles (LSVs) on the other hand, contain their own Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). They also contain safety features such as headlights, brake lights, turn signals, seat belts, rear and side view mirrors, [...]
Georgia golf cart laws distinguish between golf carts and low-speed-vehicles (LSVs). There are different sets of rules concerning who can operate each type of vehicle and how each vehicle must be equipped when driven on state roadways. Georgia golf cart laws, as well as the state's LSV laws, are written to maintain the highest levels of [...]
With many retirement communities scattered around the Sunshine State, Florida is a hotbed for golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs). The state has recently put into place laws for both golf carts and low-speed vehicles. Before a person purchases a new vehicle to get around, it is essential to know all the rules and regulations in [...]
CLUBCAR INTRODUCES NEW CUSTOMIZATIONS FOR ONWARD PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES AUGUSTA, GA (June 27, 2019) -- Club Car®, a brand of Ingersoll Rand® and a global leader in golf, commercial utility and personal-use vehicles, this summer unveiled two new offerings from its Onward® line of personal transportation vehicles (PTVs): the 6 passenger Onward and HP Lithium-Ion powered Onward. The new offerings come amid [...]
Did you know, while golf cart batteries work similarly to a car's battery, their maintenance, requirements, and standards are different. Research indicates it is not a wise choice to manipulate car batteries to fit into a golf cart. Although golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSV) look similar, they are different. Unmodified golf carts can reach speeds [...]
Arizona is home to a lot of retirees and golf enthusiasts. Anyone who has spent time in the state knows that it is not uncommon to see a golf cart of low-speed vehicle driving down a residential road. The state has been very proactive in setting up laws for both carts and low-speed vehicles. They work [...]
