Can you drive a golf cart in Colonial Beach?
Only on designated streets posted 25 mph or less. Colonial Beach bars golf carts from State Route 205 except a marked crossing. That street list is not on this map yet, so plain golf carts stay red except a tagged cart path.
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 | Not on State Route 205; 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 |
| State Route 205 | No golf carts on State Route 205. Cross only at a designated golf cart crossing. | Colonial Beach Code Sec. 14-95 |
| LSV roads | LSVs on highways posted 35 mph or less | Va. Code 46.2-908.3 |
Roads to avoid
- State Route 205: No golf carts; designated crossing only (crossing at intersections OK)
Open the live Colonial Beach golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Colonial Beach?
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.
Can I drive a golf cart on State Route 205?
No. You may cross it only at a crossing the town and VDOT have marked.
Why are most streets red for a golf cart?
Virginia requires a designated street posted 25 mph or less. That list is not digitized, so plain golf carts stay off streets that are not tagged cart paths.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.