Can you drive a golf cart in Dade City?
Yes, on the city's list. Dade City lets a registered golf cart use specific city streets under Ordinance 2024-01. State and county roads, including US 301, US 98 and SR 52, are not on that list. 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 | The streets named in the city resolution | n/a | City registration and insurance |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Not on a road the city has closed |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | Registered golf carts on the city streets listed in the resolution under Ordinance 2024-01. Not on state or county roads. | Dade City golf cart packet |
| Golf carts | Plain golf carts only on roads a city or county has designated and signed for carts | F.S. 316.212 |
| LSV roads | Registered, insured LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less; cross faster roads only at intersections | F.S. 316.2122 |
Roads to avoid
- US 301, US 98 and SR 52: No golf carts (crossing at intersections OK)
Open the live Dade City golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Dade City?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. Not on a road the city has closed. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win.
Which streets allow a golf cart in Dade City?
The city's list includes Sumner Avenue, Martin Luther King Boulevard, the numbered streets from 2nd through 12th, and the avenues named in the registration packet.
Can I drive a golf cart on US 301 in Dade City?
No. Ordinance 2024-01 does not authorize golf carts on state or county roads.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.