Rent a golf cart in Annapolis, MD

The rules

1. Public-road use is permitted on streets posted at or below 30 mph.
2. Only Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) with a plate, seat belts and DOT lighting may operate on public streets.
3. Driver must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid state driver's license.
4. Maryland law permits low speed vehicles only on roads posted 30 mph or less, and municipalities may prohibit them on particular streets. Check the city for any additional for-hire permit rules.
5. Every passenger must be in a designated seat with a functioning seat belt where required. No riding on laps, bumpers, or cargo beds.
6. No riding under the influence. The same DUI rules that apply to cars apply to golf carts.
7. Yield to pedestrians and bicycles. Use headlights and taillights whenever visibility is reduced.

Local tips

• Rules differ by town — confirm allowed roads, speed limits and any permit requirements with your host before riding.
• Confirm your rental's parking rules and charging spot before you book.

Summaries of publicly posted municipal ordinances. Guidance only — you are responsible for following current local law. Verify with the town office before riding on public roads.