Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in Scottsdale, AZ?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: not allowed on public roads here. The city page allows a golf cart to cross a roadway for golf play. It does not open a street network for plain golf carts. The Scottsdale golf cart map and LSV map on Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) colors every road and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Nov 2026.
The rules in Scottsdale, AZ
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | A.R.S. 28-966: a neighborhood electric vehicle shall not be driven on a highway posted over 35 mph, except to cross at an intersection. Scottsdale states the same limit. source |
| Golf cart | Not allowed on public roads here. The city page allows a golf cart to cross a roadway for golf play. It does not open a street network for plain golf carts. | City of Scottsdale, Alternative Transportation Devices and Laws: a golf cart may cross the roadway for golf play. A neighborhood electric vehicle shall not be operated on a roadway posted at more than 35 mph, except to cross. source |
Coverage
Central and south Scottsdale (Old Town through McCormick Ranch) only. The far north and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve are outside this map. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive my LSV in Scottsdale?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: A.R.S. 28-966: a neighborhood electric vehicle shall not be driven on a highway posted over 35 mph, except to cross at an intersection. Scottsdale states the same limit.. A town or county can still ban LSVs from a specific road, and posted signs win. Pick LSV on the Scottsdale LSV map and Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in Scottsdale?
Not allowed on public roads here. The city page allows a golf cart to cross a roadway for golf play. It does not open a street network for plain golf carts. Source: City of Scottsdale, Alternative Transportation Devices and Laws: a golf cart may cross the roadway for golf play. A neighborhood electric vehicle shall not be operated on a roadway posted at more than 35 mph, except to cross..
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in Arizona?
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.