You can cross a highway or road at an intersection, even if the highway or road crossed has a speed limit of more than 35 miles per hour. However, you can`t go too far. In particular, you must stay: What equipment does LSV need to be homologated on the road? Self-built LSVs cannot be driven on the road. For a LSV to be approved for on-road use, it should have headlights, taillights, turn signals and seat belts. Your LSV must also be equipped with mirrors, side mirrors and windshield wipers. Finally, he needs a speedometer and a horn. Finally, if you want more speed, opt for an LSV as they are faster than golf carts. In addition, golf cart drivers may be charged for drunk driving, as a motor vehicle is defined as „any autonomous vehicle.” Code S.C. Ann. § 56-1-10. Even if a person drives a golf cart on private property, for example: on a golf course, that person can be charged with impaired driving. The South Carolina Supreme Court elaborated on this issue, concluding that the law criminalizing impaired driving „is not limited to public roads, but applies everywhere within our state borders.” State v. Allen, 314 pp.
539, 540, 431 p.E.2d 563, 564 (1993). In another study of golf cart injuries, Alabama researchers looked at 48,255 crashes and found that while a $25 fine may seem insignificant, passing this law would likely impose civil liability on the owner of a golf cart if someone is injured and the owner negligently failed to install proper seat belts. Biggers v. Bald Head Island is a North Carolina Court of Appeals case in which a six-year-old child died after falling from a rented golf cart driven by the child`s parents while vacationing in the village of Bald Head Island. Biggers v. Bald Head Island, 200 N.C. App. 83, 88, 682 S.E.2d 423, 426 (2009). The parents sought damages from the resort and the golf cart owner under a theory of negligence, claiming they breached a duty of care by renting a golf cart without a seat belt and failing to warn of the allegedly hidden danger of falling off a golf cart. The North Carolina Court of Appeals upheld the trial court`s decision to return a summary verdict to the defendants, arguing that there was no positive obligation for defendants to modify a commonly manufactured product such as a golf cart. Id.
at 89, 682 S.E.2d at 427. Want to know what laws govern the safe operation of a golf cart on South Carolina roads or highways? In a short slide show from CHCS, these rules were explained in very simple terms. You can read them in a list we`ve provided, look at the cute little slideshow, or both. Do what`s right for you. It may be a good idea to use this article as an annual checklist before enjoying golf cart season. To comply with the law, a golf cart owner or operator should: Also, most people are only allowed to drive golf carts during the day. An exception is when counties or municipalities can designate parts of a barrier island so that people can use golf carts at night, but only if the golf cart is equipped with functional headlights and taillights. Beaufort County did so when it enacted Order 2017-11, which allowed residents of Daufuskie Island to drive golf carts at night. What should I bring with me when driving my LSV? To drive your LSV legally, you must have your driver`s license with you.
You must also carry your licence and proof of insurance. Before you get to the cart, find out about local ordinances, such as a county or city ordinance that covers go-karts. These could restrict other things beyond the laws of the state to some extent. Some holidays, like Halloween, I often see neighbors cramming their kids on a golf cart to walk around the neighborhood. In South Carolina, you can only drive a golf cart during the day. During these hours, you can drive on secondary highways or roads with a speed limit of 35 mph or less. In South Carolina, golf carts can be driven on secondary roads, but only if the speed limit does not exceed 35 miles per hour. You are allowed to cross highways and roads that intersect with secondary roads, but it is important to be very careful when doing so.
To legally operate on public roads, golf cart drivers must obtain a licence by providing proof of ownership and paying a five-dollar fee. Golf cart drivers are required to comply with all traffic laws applicable to motor vehicles. If a person drives under the influence of a golf cart, they will face the same costs as a car driver. Minors who do not have a driver`s license are not allowed to drive on public AND private roads. If a police officer stops a child on a golf cart, his parents will be fined $217.50. Although South Carolina does not require golf cart drivers to have insurance, it is recommended that you insure your car in the event of an accident. You can only drive a golf cart during the day. Yes. Golf carts must have a license sticker and an appropriate registration issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Registration requires proof of ownership and liability insurance for the golf cart.
The registration fee is $5. Permits are valid for 5 years or until the permit holder changes address. Validation stickers are issued for a period of 12 months, with the exception of shopping carts, which do not require property tax. The golf car must be insured, registered and registered with the SCDMV. If you`ve spent time in South Carolina, lived near a golf course, visited the barrier islands, or attended a college football game, you`ve probably noticed golf carts driving down the road. Whether you plan to buy a golf cart for your personal use, rent a golf cart for your next family vacation, or use a golf cart for business purposes, you should learn how to comply with state and local laws. How old do I have to be to drive a LSV? To legally operate an LSV, you must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver`s license. Age: To legally drive a golf cart, you must be 16 years old and have your driver`s license. Even if an adult is sitting next to you, it is still illegal to drive unless you are a licensed driver. When driving your golf cart, you must keep your driver`s license with you. You must also obtain approval from the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and have it with you at all times. Finally, you must have proof of liability insurance with you.
You must have proof of this insurance when you like to drive on the road or highway. While we`re talking about golf cart laws in South Carolina, it`s worth noting how many people are injured by golf carts each year. Golf carts seem safe because they move slowly and are easy to use. Golf carts, however, offer little protection to occupants. If you follow all these laws, you can drive safely and legally for many years. With that in mind, SC Highway Patrol Community Relations Soldiers used social media and media to educate people on how to stay on the right side of the law and be safe while enjoying a ride on their golf carts. (C) A licensed person driving a golf cart must be at least sixteen years of age and hold a valid driver`s licence. The driver of a registered golf cart travelling on a public road or road must be in his possession: you must hold a licence issued by the CSDMV.
This license must be on your car when you drive. In South Carolina, it`s perfectly legal to drive a golf cart on our roads and roads if you follow simple laws. These are in no way intended to limit your sense of freedom. These rules help ensure the safety of the driver and all passengers on a cart so that everyone can experience another day of go-kart. If you`re not sure if you should buy a golf cart or LSV, think about how you`re going to use it. If you drive during the day, a golf cart would be nice. If you want the freedom to drive whenever you want, you should go with a LSV. You must stay within four miles of the address on the car`s approval.
When and where can you drive? In South Carolina, golf carts can only be driven during the day. During these periods, you can drive on secondary roads and roads. There is also a limit to the distance you can travel on your golf cart, which is four miles from the address listed in the golf cart registration. Don`t forget to take the car license issued by the DMV. Also proof of liability insurance. Also, don`t forget our VALID driver`s license. He must be with you when you drive your car on an SC road or highway. A golf cart can reach a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour. They can be modified to go faster; However, they are not made for that. They often do not have headlights, brake lights or turn signals.
You can buy kits to install these things, but if these are the features you want, you should opt for an LSV. To legally drive a golf cart on a public road, the golf cart must be insured, registered and registered with the DMV. The cost of registration and approval is five dollars. The golf cart licence must be renewed every five years or in the event of a change of address of the licence holder. Code S.C. Ann. § 56-2-105. More information on the registration process is available on the SC DMV website here. (E) A political division may, on certain roads or roads under the jurisdiction of the political subdivision, reduce the area in which a licensed golf cart may travel from four miles to at least two miles. However, a political division shall not reduce or otherwise modify the other restrictions contained in this section on the use of a permitted golf cart. For more information, see the South Carolina Legislature Code of Laws website on golf cart laws. STATE RULES ON GOLF CARTS ON PUBLIC ROADSection 56-2-105Golf cart license and golf cart operation Golf carts are not DMV or DOT approved, but slow moving vehicles are.