Can you drive a golf cart in Cape Charles?
Only on designated streets posted 25 mph or less, with a town decal. Cape Charles follows that Virginia cap. The street list is not on this map yet, so plain golf carts stay red except a tagged cart path. LSVs may use roads posted 35 mph or less.
Rules last checked 2026-11-06 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-11-06.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | limited | Designated streets posted 25 mph or less | 25 mph | Town decal; list not digitized |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Registered and insured |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | Golf carts only on streets the town designates, posted 25 mph or less, sunrise to sunset unless equipped | Va. Code 46.2-916.3 |
| Town decal | A golf cart on a public road in town needs a current town decal | Cape Charles golf cart decals |
| 25 mph | The town states that golf carts operate in 25 mph zones | Cape Charles Resolution 20250515 |
| LSV roads | LSVs on highways posted 35 mph or less | Va. Code 46.2-908.3 |
Roads to avoid
- Old Cape Charles Road where it is posted 35 mph: Over the 25 mph golf cart cap (crossing at intersections OK)
Open the live Cape Charles golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Cape Charles?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. Registered and insured. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win.
Do I need a decal in Cape Charles?
Yes. The town requires a golf cart decal on carts driven on public roads.
Can I drive a golf cart on a 35 mph road?
No. The town and Virginia law keep golf carts to streets posted 25 mph or less.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.