Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Nocatee / Ponte Vedra, FL?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Nocatee / Ponte Vedra, FL and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Nocatee / Ponte Vedra, 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 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | St. Johns Co. Res. 2009-11, Ord. 2010-48, Ord. 2018-42 as amended by 2024-7; Duval (Jacksonville) Ord. 2017-66; F.S. 316.212: electric golf carts on Nocatee roads posted 25 mph or less, signed golf cart paths (10 ft+) and designated multi-use trails (16 ft+), 15 mph on multi-use paths source |
Coverage
Nocatee (St. Johns and Duval counties) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
Beta data: speed limits here come mostly from OpenStreetMap and are still being checked against posted signs.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Nocatee?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: F.S. 316.2122. Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Nocatee?
Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: St. Johns Co. Res. 2009-11, Ord. 2010-48, Ord. 2018-42 as amended by 2024-7; Duval (Jacksonville) Ord. 2017-66; F.S. 316.212: electric golf carts on Nocatee roads posted 25 mph or less, signed golf cart paths (10 ft+) and designated multi-use trails (16 ft+), 15 mph on multi-use paths.
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 is a beta map to help you plan. Follow posted signs and local law.