Can you drive a golf cart in Pensacola Beach?
Street-legal LSVs yes; plain golf carts only on designated roads. LSVs may use roads posted 35 mph or less in Pensacola Beach; on Pensacola Beach that includes Via de Luna and Fort Pickens Road. Golf carts can't cross the Bob Sikes Bridge or the Navarre Bridge.
Rules last checked 2026-10-21 by Golf Cart Maps. Published 2026-10-21.
| Vehicle | Allowed | Roads | Speed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golf cart | limited | Designated roads only | n/a | No bridges |
| Street-legal LSV | yes | Roads posted 35 mph or less | 35 mph | Registered and insured |
The rules
| Topic | Rule | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Golf carts | Plain golf carts only on roads a city or county has designated and signed for carts | F.S. 316.212 |
| LSV roads | Registered, insured LSVs on roads posted 35 mph or less; cross faster roads only at intersections | FLHSMV low-speed vehicles |
| Pensacola Beach roads | Registered LSVs may use Pensacola Beach roads signed 35 mph or less | Pensacola News Journal (Escambia County traffic) |
| Bob Sikes Bridge | Golf carts aren't allowed on the Bob Sikes Bridge | City of Gulf Breeze |
| Navarre Beach | Golf carts on Navarre Beach county roads, not the Navarre Bridge | Santa Rosa County golf cart ordinance |
Roads to avoid
- Bob Sikes Bridge: No golf carts
- Navarre Bridge: No golf carts
Open the live Pensacola Beach map in Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com)
FAQ
Can I drive an LSV on Via de Luna?
Yes. Via de Luna is posted 35 mph or less, so registered LSVs may use it.
Can I take a golf cart over the bridge to Pensacola?
No. Golf carts aren't allowed on the Bob Sikes Bridge.
Nearby towns
Not legal advice; posted signs win.