GOLF CARTS vs. LOW-SPEED VEHICLES (LSV) ON PUBLIC ROADS – KNOW THE LAW
YOUNGSVILLE, LA (Mar. 10, 2025) – There has been confusion about golf carts crossing roads with 35 mph or higher speed limits in Youngsville. To clarify:
- GOLF CARTS: CANNOT legally cross any public roads with a 35 mph speed limit or higher in Youngsville.
- LOW-SPEED VEHICLES (LSVs): CAN legally operate on roads up to 35mph and crossroads up to 45 mph.
- BOTH require a valid driver’s license, registration, and insurance. Parents will be held responsible for underage operators.
- To be street legal, a golf cart MUST have all required safety equipment, be registered with the DMV, and display a registration sticker. Simply adding lights to a golf cart does NOT make it street-legal.
For complete details, view the city ordinance here: https://tinyurl.com/yxr3wf2h
Questions? Contact the Youngsville Police Department: (337) 856-5931
