golf cart or low-speed vehicle they may look similar but they are legally totally different let's break it down golf carts are built for the course they max out at 20 mph or less and they can only be driven in areas where the speed limit is posted at 30 m hour there are no public roads in Coral Springs where golf carts can be driven because Coral Springs does not have desing speed zones for golf carts they can only be operated on private property like golf courses now let's talk about low-speed vehicles or lsvs like the one you see behind me here lsvs must be able to operate at a minimum of 20 mph and a maximum of 25 mph and can only be operated in posted speed limits of 35 mph or less unlike golf carts lsvs have to be registered titled and insured oh and you also need to have a driver's license if you're operating an lsv if you're under the age of 18 and have a learner's license you need to have a 21-year-old or older licensed driver in the front passenger seat next Ste lsvs must have headlights brake lights turn signals a windshield with wipers seat belts for every seat driver side mirror rear view mirror or passenger side mirror and a reflex reflector at the rear lsvs are also required to have a VIN neither golf carts nor lsvs can be operated on the sidewalks know the difference before you hit the road