Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Fort Myers & San Carlos, FL?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 35 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. The Fort Myers golf cart map and LSV map on Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) colors every road and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Nov 2026.
The rules in Fort Myers & San Carlos, FL
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | F.S. 316.2122 |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 35 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | F.S. 316.212(1) (golf carts only on roads a county/city has designated and signed, based on speed and traffic); 316.212(6)-(8) daylight unless equipped; 316.2126 municipal use. FLHSMV/FDOT guidance cites designated roads posted ≤30 mph; app uses the designation (≤35) and flags this. UNCONFIRMED |
Coverage
South Fort Myers, San Carlos, and Iona around S Tamiami Trail. Fort Myers Beach is a separate map. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Fort Myers?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: F.S. 316.2122. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win. Pick LSV on the Fort Myers LSV map and Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Fort Myers?
Roads posted 35 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: F.S. 316.212(1) (golf carts only on roads a county/city has designated and signed, based on speed and traffic); 316.212(6)-(8) daylight unless equipped; 316.2126 municipal use. FLHSMV/FDOT guidance cites designated roads posted ≤30 mph; app uses the designation (≤35) and flags this. UNCONFIRMED.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Florida?
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
- Fort Myers Police say golf carts are not allowed on city roads or sidewalks except gated communities, golf courses, and official use. See Fort Myers Police golf cart guidance (2024).
- Street-legal LSVs follow Florida's statute on roads posted 35 mph or less, including inside the City of Fort Myers. See Florida LSV statute (F.S. 316.2122).