Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Ocean City, NJ?
Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. NJ LSVs may use roads posted 25 mph or less; a town, county or NJDOT can open roads up to 35 mph or ban LSVs. Plain golf carts: not allowed on public roads here. plain golf carts aren't street-legal in New Jersey; only FMVSS 500 LSVs with NJ title, registration and insurance. Switch to LSV if yours is one. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Ocean City, NJ and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Ocean City, NJ
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. NJ LSVs may use roads posted 25 mph or less; a town, county or NJDOT can open roads up to 35 mph or ban LSVs. | N.J.S.A. 39:4-31.1 / NJ MVC low-speed vehicles (roads posted 25 mph or less; may cross faster roads at intersections) source |
| Golf cart | Not allowed on public roads here. plain golf carts aren't street-legal in New Jersey; only FMVSS 500 LSVs with NJ title, registration and insurance. Switch to LSV if yours is one. | NJ MVC low-speed vehicles: an LSV must meet 49 CFR 571.500 and be titled, registered and insured; golf carts don't qualify source |
Coverage
Ocean City, NJ (the barrier island, the Gardens to Strathmere line) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Ocean City NJ?
Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. NJ LSVs may use roads posted 25 mph or less; a town, county or NJDOT can open roads up to 35 mph or ban LSVs. Source: N.J.S.A. 39:4-31.1 / NJ MVC low-speed vehicles (roads posted 25 mph or less; may cross faster roads at intersections). Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Ocean City NJ?
Not allowed on public roads here. plain golf carts aren't street-legal in New Jersey; only FMVSS 500 LSVs with NJ title, registration and insurance. Switch to LSV if yours is one. Source: NJ MVC low-speed vehicles: an LSV must meet 49 CFR 571.500 and be titled, registered and insured; golf carts don't qualify.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in New Jersey?
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
- Ocean City's police department explains where LSVs can and can't drive. See Ocean City Police LSV facts sheet.