Can you drive a golf cart in Marathon?
Street-legal LSVs yes. Plain golf carts only on roads a city or the county has designated, and no designation was found for Marathon, so plain golf carts show red except tagged cart paths. LSVs may use roads posted 35 mph or less. US 1 is usually posted higher.
Rules last checked 2026-10-28 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-10-28.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | limited | Designated roads only | n/a | No Marathon list found |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | US 1 is often posted higher |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Marathon | The city discussed LSVs in 2011 and did not adopt a golf-cart street list | Keys Weekly |
Roads to avoid
- US 1 where posted over 35 mph: No LSVs (crossing at intersections OK)
Open the live Marathon golf cart map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Marathon?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. US 1 is often posted higher. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win.
Can I drive a regular golf cart in Marathon?
Only on a road the city or county has designated and signed. We did not find that list, so plan on a registered LSV.
Can I drive an LSV on US 1 in Marathon?
Only where it is posted 35 mph or less. Most of US 1 in the Keys is posted higher, so cross it rather than drive along it.
Nearby towns
Not legal advice; posted signs win.