Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Bolivar Peninsula, TX?
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. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Bolivar Peninsula, TX and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Bolivar Peninsula, TX
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | Tex. Transp. Code 551.304 (NEV/LSV on roads ≤45; app uses ≤35) |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | Tex. Transp. Code 551.403-551.404 (golf cart plate required, 551.402; daytime on roads ≤35 within 2 mi of where parked or in a master-planned community, or where the city/county authorizes) |
Coverage
Bolivar Peninsula (Port Bolivar, Crystal Beach, Gilchrist and High Island) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Crystal Beach?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: Tex. Transp. Code 551.304 (NEV/LSV on roads ≤45; app uses ≤35). Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Crystal Beach?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: Tex. Transp. Code 551.403-551.404 (golf cart plate required, 551.402; daytime on roads ≤35 within 2 mi of where parked or in a master-planned community, or where the city/county authorizes).
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Texas?
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
- The peninsula's community site sums up local golf cart rules. See Crystal Beach golf cart rules.