
What You Need To Know Before Driving A Golf Cart In Utah
Golf carts are abundant in Utah due to the popular golf course areas and many retirement communities, especially in the Southern part of the state.
A golf cart is considered a Low Speed Vehicle or LSV, which exempts it from many of the usual vehicle laws in Utah. However, for any of those people looking to make their sweet ride a little cooler, think again.
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Upgrades on golf carts in Utah are strictly illegal. So no, you can’t put a high-powered engine in your golf cart or give it a sick new top. Under Utah law, no golf carts that have been “structurally altered from the manufacturer’s design” can be operated.
Though you can’t upgrade your golf cart parts, there are still requirements for what a golf cart must have when driving on highways. Also, golf carts should not be driven on a highway that goes more than 35 mph.

What Are the Requirements for Operating a Golf Cart on Public Roads?
- A parking brake
- Breaking system
- Head lamps, tail lamps, turn signal lamps
- Reflectors on rear and sides of the golf cart
- Permitting serial number
Golf carts are not legal to drive on main roads on the “state level” however, depending on your city, you may be able to drive it in certain areas. Just a few days ago, Highland approved golf carts for city driving, if the speed limit is only 25 mph.
In 2024, St. George City Council voted to okay golf carts driving on certain streets. However, not everyone follows that rule and it can be super annoying for drivers.
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