Can you drive a golf cart in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra?
Yes, electric golf carts. St. Johns and Duval county ordinances let them use Nocatee roads posted 25 mph or less, signed golf cart paths and designated multi-use trails. Street-legal LSVs may use roads posted 35 mph or less. Nocatee Parkway, CR 210, US 1 and Valley Ridge Blvd are off limits.
Rules last checked 2026-10-21 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-10-21.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | yes | Nocatee roads posted 25 mph or less, signed cart paths and designated multi-use trails | 25 mph | Electric carts only; 15 mph on multi-use paths |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Registered and tagged |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf cart roads | Roads within Nocatee with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less and designated golf cart multi-use paths with signage are approved for electric golf carts | Nocatee Golf Cart Map |
| Paths and trails | Signed golf cart paths at least 10 feet wide and multipurpose trails at least 16 feet wide designated for golf carts; not pedestrian sidewalks | St. Johns County and Duval County golf cart regulations for Nocatee |
| Path speed | Golf carts and LSVs on a multi-use path are limited to 15 mph and must yield to pedestrians and bicycles | St. Johns County Ord. 2024-7 |
| Drivers | Under 18 needs a learner's permit or driver's license; 18 and older needs government-issued photo ID | St. Johns County Ord. 2024-7 |
| LSVs | Registered LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less | F.S. 316.2122 |
Roads to avoid
- Nocatee Parkway (CR 210): 45-55 mph limited-access parkway
- CR 210 / Palm Valley Rd: County road over 35 mph (crossing at intersections OK)
- US 1: State highway, 45+ mph (crossing at intersections OK)
- Valley Ridge Blvd: Posted 45 mph; carts not allowed in the street (crossing at intersections OK)
- Cross Town Dr: Multilane divided road posted 40 mph; carts use cart crossings only (crossing at intersections OK)
- Crosswater Pkwy: Main road posted 35-45 mph; not shown as golf-cart legal (crossing at intersections OK)
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FAQ
Can I drive a golf cart on Valley Ridge Blvd in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra?
No. Valley Ridge Blvd is posted 45 mph, so golf carts aren't allowed in the street. Use the greenway trails where they connect.
Can I drive a golf cart at night in Nocatee, Ponte Vedra?
Only if it has headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield, under the Nocatee golf cart rules.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.