Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Sanibel & Captiva, FL?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 30 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in Sanibel & Captiva, FL and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in Sanibel & Captiva, FL
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | F.S. 316.2122 |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 30 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. | City of Sanibel Ord. 19-011 and F.S. 316.212: golf carts only on designated roads posted 30 mph or less source |
Coverage
Sanibel and Captiva islands (plus the Sanibel Causeway) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in Sanibel?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: F.S. 316.2122. Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Sanibel?
Roads posted 30 mph or less, and only on roads the city or county has designated. May cross faster roads at intersections. Daylight only unless equipped. Source: City of Sanibel Ord. 19-011 and F.S. 316.212: golf carts only on designated roads posted 30 mph or less.
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Florida?
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
- Sanibel's city code covers where golf carts and LSVs may drive on the island. See City of Sanibel golf cart ordinance.