Can you drive a golf cart in Ocean City?
Street-legal LSVs yes, plain golf carts no. In Ocean City, registered LSVs may use roads posted 25 mph or less, but not Bay Ave, West Ave, Route 52, the 34th Street bridge or Ocean Drive south of South Inlet Drive.
Rules last checked 2026-10-21 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-10-21.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | no | Not on public roads | n/a | Not street-legal in NJ |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 25 mph or less | 25 mph | Cross Bay Ave and West Ave at intersections |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | Plain golf carts aren't street-legal; only titled, registered and insured LSVs that meet 49 CFR 571.500 | NJ MVC low-speed vehicles |
| LSV roads | LSVs only on roads posted 25 mph or less; they may cross faster roads at intersections | NJ MVC low-speed vehicles |
| Banned roads | No LSVs on Bay Ave, West Ave, Route 52, the 34th St bridge or Ocean Dr south of South Inlet Dr | Ocean City Police LSV facts |
Roads to avoid
- Bay Avenue: No LSVs; cross at intersections (crossing at intersections OK)
- West Avenue: No LSVs; cross at intersections (crossing at intersections OK)
- Route 52 causeway: No LSVs
- 34th Street bridge (Roosevelt Blvd): No LSVs
Open the live Ocean City map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Can I drive an LSV on Asbury Avenue in Ocean City?
Where Asbury Avenue is posted 25 mph or less, yes. Ocean City police list Bay Ave and West Ave as off limits, crossing only.
Can I drive a regular golf cart in Ocean City?
No. New Jersey only lets titled, registered and insured LSVs on public roads, so plain golf carts stay off the streets.
Not legal advice; posted signs win.