Cruise Carolina Beach on a street-legal cart

The rules

1. Public-road use is permitted on streets posted at or below 35 mph.
2. Only Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) with a plate, insurance, 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. LSV-plated carts allowed on streets ≤35 mph including Lake Park Blvd. Driver must hold a valid license and carry insurance.
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

• Lake Park Blvd gets tight on summer weekends — take Canal Drive parallel.
• Ask about a cooler mount before booking a beach day.

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.