Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Chincoteague, VA?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 25 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Chincoteague, VA and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Chincoteague, VA
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | Va. Code §46.2-908.3 (LSVs on highways posted 35 mph or less) source |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 25 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | Town of Chincoteague Sec. 8-2-13: golf carts only on streets the Town Council designates, posted 25 mph or less; never on Main St or Second St (cross at listed streets); town registration source |
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FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Chincoteague?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: Va. Code §46.2-908.3 (LSVs on highways posted 35 mph or less). Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Chincoteague?
Roads posted 25 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: Town of Chincoteague Sec. 8-2-13: golf carts only on streets the Town Council designates, posted 25 mph or less; never on Main St or Second St (cross at listed streets); town registration.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Virginia?
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
- Chincoteague's town code sets golf cart registration and the streets carts may use. See Chincoteague golf cart ordinance.