Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beach, DE?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. not on dual highways (Coastal Hwy) outside towns except to cross. Plain golf carts: not allowed on public roads here. Delaware DMV: golf carts are not allowed on Delaware highways. Switch to LSV if yours is a registered LSV. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beach, DE and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Rehoboth, Dewey & Bethany Beach, DE
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. not on dual highways (Coastal Hwy) outside towns except to cross. | 21 Del. C. §2113A (LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less; not on dual highways in unincorporated areas except to cross) source |
| Golf cart | Not allowed on public roads here. Delaware DMV: golf carts are not allowed on Delaware highways. Switch to LSV if yours is a registered LSV. | Delaware DMV special vehicles: golf carts are not allowed to operate on Delaware highways source |
Coverage
Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany and Fenwick Island only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Delaware beaches?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. not on dual highways (Coastal Hwy) outside towns except to cross. Source: 21 Del. C. §2113A (LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less; not on dual highways in unincorporated areas except to cross). Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Delaware beaches?
Not allowed on public roads here. Delaware DMV: golf carts are not allowed on Delaware highways. Switch to LSV if yours is a registered LSV. Source: Delaware DMV special vehicles: golf carts are not allowed to operate on Delaware highways.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Delaware?
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
- Delaware DMV explains which special vehicles may use public roads. See Delaware DMV special vehicle rules.