Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Pawleys Island & Litchfield, SC?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Pawleys Island & Litchfield, SC and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Pawleys Island & Litchfield, SC
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | S.C. 56-5-820 |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | S.C. 56-2-105 (secondary roads posted ≤35 mph, within 4 mi of registration address, daylight unless local ordinance; permit + decal) |
Coverage
Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach and Murrells Inlet only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Pawleys Island?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: S.C. 56-5-820. Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Pawleys Island?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: S.C. 56-2-105 (secondary roads posted ≤35 mph, within 4 mi of registration address, daylight unless local ordinance; permit + decal).
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in South Carolina?
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
- Pawleys Island's town page covers golf cart permits and the LSV ban. See Pawleys Island golf cart restrictions.