Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach, NC?
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. town cart permit and insurance; plain golf cart permits end Dec 31 2027 (LSVs continue). Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach, NC and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Carolina Beach & Kure Beach, NC
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | N.C.G.S. 20-121.1 (LSV ≤35); golf carts by local ordinance (G.S. 160A-300.6) |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. town cart permit and insurance; plain golf cart permits end Dec 31 2027 (LSVs continue). | Town of Carolina Beach golf cart/LSV rules: carts only on roads posted 35 mph or less; may cross faster roads at intersections source |
Coverage
Carolina Beach and Kure Beach (Pleasure Island) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Carolina Beach?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: N.C.G.S. 20-121.1 (LSV ≤35); golf carts by local ordinance (G.S. 160A-300.6). Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Carolina Beach?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. town cart permit and insurance; plain golf cart permits end Dec 31 2027 (LSVs continue). Source: Town of Carolina Beach golf cart/LSV rules: carts only on roads posted 35 mph or less; may cross faster roads at intersections.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in North 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
- Carolina Beach's town page lists the golf cart and LSV permit rules. See Carolina Beach golf cart and LSV rules.