Where can you drive a golf cart or LSV in South Bay LA, CA?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Plain golf carts: roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. plain golf carts: local streets posted 25 mph or less; cross PCH/Sepulveda (SR-1) only at intersections; never on the Strand or walk streets. Golf Cart Maps (golfcartmap.com) maps every road in South Bay LA, CA and plans routes that stay on legal ones. Rules last checked Oct 2026.
The rules in South Bay LA, CA
| Vehicle | Where it may drive | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Street-legal LSV | Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. | CVC 21260 |
| Golf cart | Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. plain golf carts: local streets posted 25 mph or less; cross PCH/Sepulveda (SR-1) only at intersections; never on the Strand or walk streets. | CVC 21716 (golf carts only where posted 25 mph or less); state highways need Caltrans approval for any golf cart route (S&H Code 1953) source |
Coverage
Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, El Segundo and the Palos Verdes Peninsula (Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills Estates) only. Pick another city in the menu above.
FAQ
Where can I drive an LSV in South Bay?
Roads posted 35 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. Source: CVC 21260. Golf Cart Maps shows allowed roads in green and roads to avoid in red.
Can I drive a golf cart on the street in South Bay?
Roads posted 25 mph or less. May cross faster roads at intersections. plain golf carts: local streets posted 25 mph or less; cross PCH/Sepulveda (SR-1) only at intersections; never on the Strand or walk streets. Source: CVC 21716 (golf carts only where posted 25 mph or less); state highways need Caltrans approval for any golf cart route (S&H Code 1953).
What is the difference between a golf cart and an LSV in California?
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
- The South Bay Cities Council of Governments is building a Local Travel Network of low-speed streets for NEVs, e-bikes and scooters across the South Bay. See South Bay Local Travel Network map (SBCCOG).
- SBCCOG's program page explains the Local Travel Network and which cities have built segments. See Local Travel Network program (SBCCOG).