Not all golf carts are street-legal, but all street-legal carts (Low Speed Vehicles/LSVs) are considered golf carts. To pass as a street-gal golf cart (LSV), the vehicle must have a top speed of greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour. LSVs must be registered, titled, and insured. Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver’s license in their immediate possession. LSVs may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less and must be equipped with the following safety equipment:
In Mexico Beach, you need a valid driverâs license to operate a low-speed vehicle (street-legal golf cart) on public roads. Local regulations also specify where golf carts can and cannot be driven, so itâs always best to double-check before heading out. For the most accurate and up-to-date rules, consult Forgotten Coast Beach Co., your trusted Low Speed Vehicle rental agency, as theyâll provide clear guidance on whatâs required for your rental. Current insurance information will be required when submitting your rental agreement.
Forgotten Coast Beach Co.âs insurance provider requires that all rental guests and drivers be 21 and over.
On all streets with speed limits of 35 MPH or less.
The city posts specific signage to designate which streets allow golf cart operationÂ
In Mexico Beach, you can park your golf cart in the same general areas as regular motor vehiclesâin designated public parking spaces. Specifically:
Itâs reasonable to infer that golf cartsâwhen properly registered and streetâlegalâare permitted in those same public parking areas.
That said, just like standard vehicles, golf carts must not be parked:
No, Forgotten Coast Beach Co. LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles/golf carts) are not allowed on the beach in Mexico Beach or St Joe Beach. With a beach permit, our LSVs are allowed on the beach in Indian Pass and/or Cape San Blas. If found on the beach, Bay and Gulf County Sheriffs are known to issue a $500 fine, and you will need to pay a $150 pick-up fee before redelivery of your cart from FCBC. While we love golf cart-friendly vacations, taking a golf cart on the beach is definitely a no-no.
All of our golf carts are street-legal LVSs and have either a 4-person or a 6-person maximum capacity.
Yes, kids can ride in a golf cart. All the laws that apply to riding in a vehicle also apply to riding in a golf cart. For example, if a child is required to ride in a car seat or use a booster seat, they must also do so in the LVS.
In your golf cart rental (LSV) with Forgotten Coast Beach Co., we include a charging cable and extension cord if applicable. The charging cable and extension cord (if applicable) are under the first or 2nd row of seats.
Yes, all of our golf carts must be charged (or filled with gas when applicable) to 100% before returning them to Forgotten Coast Beach Co.
Generally, every vacation home has access to power. Our LSV golf cart only requires a 110V outlet to charge the battery. We supply extension cords for each LSV golf cart we rent.
Suppose the golf cart breaks down due to unforeseen mechanical issues. In that case, we will either swap out your unit if a backup is available or refund your reservation pro rata for the unused portion of the reservation time.Â
If the golf cart (LSV) breaks down due to guest negligence, we will pick up the cart for a $150 pick-up fee and replace it with a new one. No pro rata refund will be offered in the case of guest negligence.
Yes, Forgotten Coast Beach Co.âs street-legal golf carts are safe to drive in the rain. Our golf carts all come with fold-down windshields. However, itâs not recommended to drive an LSV in the rain, takes the fun out of it.
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