Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Beaufort, SC?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. The Beaufort golf cart map and LSV map on Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) colors every road and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Nov 2026.
The rules in Beaufort, SC
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | S.C. Code 56-2-100 (a low speed vehicle may use a highway posted 35 mph or less and may cross a faster highway at an intersection) source |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | City of Beaufort Ordinance 2025/28 and S.C. Code 56-2-90: permitted golf carts on secondary roads posted 35 mph or less, within 4 miles of the registration address or of a gated-community entrance. Night driving needs headlights, taillights and turn signals. source |
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FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Beaufort?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: S.C. Code 56-2-100 (a low speed vehicle may use a highway posted 35 mph or less and may cross a faster highway at an intersection). A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win. Pick LSV on the Beaufort LSV map and Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Beaufort?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: City of Beaufort Ordinance 2025/28 and S.C. Code 56-2-90: permitted golf carts on secondary roads posted 35 mph or less, within 4 miles of the registration address or of a gated-community entrance. Night driving needs headlights, taillights and turn signals..
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in South Carolina?
A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a street-legal vehicle with a VIN, plate and insurance that meets federal FMVSS 500 (top speed over 20 and at most 25 mph). A plain golf cart has none of that, so most states limit it to fewer roads.
Where do the rules come from?
State vehicle codes and local ordinances, plus posted speed limits from city speed lists, street-level sign imagery (Mapillary) and OpenStreetMap. Unsigned small residential streets are assumed to be 25 mph. Posted signs always win.
Is Golf Cart Maps legal advice?
No. It's a map to help you plan; always follow posted signs.
Local resources
- Beaufort's 2025 ordinance is the city rule for golf carts on secondary roads. See Beaufort Ordinance 2025/28.