Go Green with Street Legal Golf Carts

Golf carts are no longer restricted to the golf course these days. These little machines have been granted legalized use on streets as well.

You will find golf carts or similar electric vehicles being used extensively in large resort areas, open ranges, golf courses, retirement homes and even at airports. These street legal golf carts come under the category of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles or NEV's. How are street legal golf carts classified legally?

1. The vehicle must have seat belts for all the seats as well as headlights, front and rear lamps and stop lamps.

2. The weight should not exceed 2,200 pounds and the maximum speed capacity being 35 mph.

3. The manufacturer should provide a certification of the cart being a slow speed vehicle.

4. Windshield and brakes are a must for the cart.

5. Along with a vehicle identification number it should also have reflectors and mirrors, both interior and exterior.

An explanation of classifications

There are certain state laws which categorize electrically powered, slow moving vehicles as NEV's. These laws also imply that golf carts that are used on streets need to have a maximum capacity of seating for four people. The cart should not travel at a speed higher than 35mph. In addition of a headlight, tail and front lamps as well as stop lamps, the cart must also have interior, exterior and reflex mirrors.

It is illegal for the golf cart to have no seat belts. The vehicle must have an identification number and the certification of it being a slow speed vehicle by the manufacturer. The weight specification for the vehicle is 2,200 pounds. Without a windshield and brakes the vehicle is rendered illegal.

Benefits of having a street legal golf cart

If you are an avid golfer then an electric golf cart should be where you invest your money next. If you need a small vehicle for indoor transportation, as in, at an airport, a resort or a large park then you will find this mini machine really convenient. A street legal golf cart is indeed cost-effective. It is the perfect way to save fuel as it is electrically powered. Gas powered golf carts would cost you at least five times the amount you would be spending on street legal golf carts. It is our duty to contribute in conserving the environment and an electric golf cart is one way in which you could do so. There are a few things you need to consider before you go in for street legal golf carts. The internet is a great place to begin your search for the perfect little buggy of your choice. Very importantly, check whether the vehicle you are looking at adheres to all the legal specifications.

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