Where Can You Roll? Golf Cart & LSV Friendly Roads In Dare County

• Low-speed vehicles differ from a standard golf cart because they are in compliance with NC laws to make them legal to drive on streets that are 35 mph or less.

• A low-speed vehicle must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, seat belts, plus more safety equipment. To see the whole list check the NCDOT LSV brochure.

• Low-speed vehicles and their drivers must be registered and insured.

• NCDOT may prohibit low-speed vehicles from traveling on any roadway in the interest of public safety.

• To see where you can drive a LSV versus a standard golf cart scroll around the map or use the Jump To Area dropdown to navigate. The rules on the sidebar populate for the town and area you interested in driving in.

• Be mindful of areas that have seasonal speed limit changes and follow the rules based on the posted speed limit.

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State Laws

  • A low-speed vehicle may be operated only on streets and highways where the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less.
  • A low-speed vehicle may cross a road or street with a speed limit exceeding 35 mph perpendicular at an intersection.
  • A low-speed vehicle shall be registered and insured in accordance with G.S. 20-50 and G.S. 20-309.
  • A low-speed vehicle shall be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, reflex reflectors, parking brakes, rearview mirrors, windshields, windshield wipers, speedometer, seat belts, and a vehicle identification number.
  • Additional NC laws and regulations for low-speed vehicles can be found at ncleg.gov.

Manteo

  • All LSV's must follow state laws above.
  • Golf Carts are not permitted on road ways in Manteo.

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• Low-speed vehicles differ from a standard golf cart because they are in compliance with NC laws to make them legal to drive on streets that are 35 mph or less.

• A low-speed vehicle must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, seat belts, plus more safety equipment. To see the whole list check the NCDOT LSV brochure.

• Low-speed vehicles and their drivers must be registered and insured.

• NCDOT may prohibit low-speed vehicles from traveling on any roadway in the interest of public safety.

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Disclaimer: This information is NOT to be construed or used as a "legal description." Map information is believed to be accurate, but accuracy is not guaranteed. In no event will Dare County be liable for any damages, including loss of profits, business interruptions, loss of business information or other pecuniary loss that might arise from the use of this map or the information it contains.

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