Quick answer
Regular golf carts can only use roads a local government designates, and Flagler Beach allows registered carts on designated city streets but not on A1A or State Road 100. Street-legal low-speed vehicles like the Boss Cart 6-Seater can use roads posted 35 mph or less, including A1A through town, with a licensed driver.
Golf cart or low-speed vehicle: why the label matters
Florida law sorts these carts into two groups, and the rules depend on which one you are riding in.
- Golf cart: made for the golf course and not capable of going faster than 20 mph. The state does not title or register golf carts, and it does not require them to carry personal injury protection or property damage liability insurance.
- Low-speed vehicle (LSV): a four-wheeled vehicle with a top speed above 20 mph and no higher than 25 mph. LSVs are titled, registered and insured, and they carry the safety equipment federal rules require.
Street-legal carts, like the Boss Cart 6-Seater, fall under the LSV rules. That is what lets them use regular streets instead of only the roads set aside for golf carts.
Florida's rules for golf carts on public roads
A golf cart can only use roads that a county or city has designated for golf carts and marked with signs. Statewide, a few more rules apply:
- Golf carts may run only between sunrise and sunset, unless the local government allows night driving and the cart has headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.
- The cart needs working brakes, reliable steering, safe tires, a rearview mirror and red reflectors on the front and rear.
- Since October 1, 2023, drivers under 18 need a learner's license or a driver license to drive a golf cart on public roads, and drivers 18 and older need a government-issued photo ID.
Cities and counties can add stricter rules of their own, so the local version always matters.
How Flagler Beach handles golf carts
Flagler Beach allows registered golf carts on designated city streets. Owners have the cart inspected by the Flagler Beach Police Department, show proof of insurance and pay for a city decal that renews every year. The city's inspection checklist includes:
- Seat belts for the driver and every passenger
- A full front windshield and a rearview mirror
- Two headlights, two brake lights and working turn signals
- A horn, safe tires, sound steering and reflectors
The city's paperwork also spells out a big limit: golf carts are not permitted on State Road A1A or State Road 100. Drive a golf cart on either one and you risk a ticket from Flagler Beach police.
Where a street-legal cart can go
LSVs follow different rules. Under Florida law, a street-legal cart can drive on any road with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less and can cross faster roads at intersections. A city, a county or the state can still close specific roads to LSVs for safety reasons.
In Flagler Beach that covers a lot of ground. A1A through town is posted 25 mph, and in 2024 the city lowered the limit on its own streets to 20 mph. Heading south toward Ormond Beach, A1A climbs to 35, then 45 and 55 mph, so a street-legal cart turns back once the signs pass 35.
Every LSV on the road needs:
- A driver with a valid driver license in hand
- A title, registration and insurance that includes personal injury protection and property damage liability
- Headlamps, turn signals, stop lamps, taillamps, reflectors, mirrors, a parking brake, a windshield and a seat belt at every seat
Riding legal in a Boss Cart
Every Boss Cart is the same street-legal Bintelli Nemesis 6-seater, with LED headlights, a Bluetooth speaker, USB charging ports and a rear flip seat. Bring your driver license, use the seat belts and plan your routes on roads posted 35 mph or less. Not sure about a road on your list? Call or text (386) 225-7765 before you head out.
Ready to ride? Book your cart online, and read our family safety tips before your first cruise.
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