Are Street-Legal Golf Carts in California needed?
Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) – DMV Registered & Road Legal
At SCV Carts, we specialize in DMV-registered Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) that are fully compliant for legal road use in California. We are a licensed California DMV Occupational License holder authorized to sell and register street-legal golf carts.
If you plan to drive your golf cart on public streets, you need to understand California’s legal requirements.
What Is a Street-Legal Golf Cart?
A street-legal golf cart is officially classified as a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) in California.
Unlike traditional golf carts designed only for golf courses and private property, LSVs are federally compliant vehicles that:
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Have a 17-digit VIN
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Are registered with the California DMV
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Display license plates
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Require insurance
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Must be driven by a licensed driver
California LSV Laws (General Overview)
Under California regulations, Low Speed Vehicles are permitted:
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On public roads with speed limits of 35 MPH or less
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When properly registered and insured
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When equipped with the required safety features
Required safety equipment includes:
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Headlights & brake lights
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Turn signals
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Mirrors
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Windshield
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Seat belts
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Horn
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Reflectors
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Speed capability of 20–25 MPH
⚠️ Child passenger safety laws apply. If a child requires a car seat in a car, they require one in a street-legal golf cart.
We always recommend verifying local regulations, as city ordinances may vary.
Why More California Residents Are Choosing Street Legal Golf Carts
Golf carts are no longer just for golf courses.
Homeowners in Santa Clarita and throughout California use street-legal golf carts for:
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Neighborhood driving
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School pick-up
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Community events
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Grocery runs
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HOA communities
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Master-planned developments
If you’re driving on public streets, even occasionally, going street legal protects you from potentially:
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Tickets
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Liability issues
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Insurance complications
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Vehicle impound
Why Buy Your Street Legal Golf Cart From SCV Carts?
✔ Licensed California DMV Occupational Dealer
✔ Authorized to Sell & Register LSVs
✔ Experienced With California Compliance
✔ We Handle Registration Properly