Gopher Carts Pensacola Beach (2024)

FAQs

Can you drive golf carts in Pensacola Beach? ›

Where Can You Drive a Golf Cart in Pensacola Beach? Golf Carts can be driven on any road where the speed limit is 25 MPH or less. A Street Legal Golf Cart is allowed to drive on any road where the Speed Limit is 35 MPH or less. All of our carts are Street Legal.

Understanding Driver's License Requirements

Anyone between 15 and 18 years old must have either a valid learner's permit or a license to legally operate a golf cart on roadways, highways and other streets. Legally operating a golf cart or other LSV on roads requires a driver's license.

In general, Florida only allows you to drive a golf cart on a highway if it divides a subdivision, trailer park, or golf course. You do not have to title or register a golf cart with the state, either.

The Pensacola Beach Island Trolley is operated by Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) and runs daily from 4 p.m. to midnight. The trolleys help alleviate traffic congestion by allowing visitors to park anywhere and have a convenient way to tour the whole island.

It's essential to understand that Florida's DUI laws apply to the operation of golf carts just as they do to traditional motor vehicles. If you're found to be operating a golf cart with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) above the legal limit of 0.08%, you can face DUI charges.

The City of Gulf Shores has designated certain streets for golf cart use. The following documents will be needed to register your golf cart to use on the designated streets. The packet contains both registration and inspection forms and the rules and regulations to legally use a golf cart on designated streets.

According to Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) guidelines, golf cart insurance is not mandatory. If, however, you modify your golf cart into a low speed vehicle (LSV), insurance is mandatory.

Yes, Florida golf cart laws permit you to drive a golf cart on the road under certain conditions. You may only drive a golf cart on public roads that have been specifically designated for their use by appropriate local entities such as counties, municipalities, or water control districts.

They have a maximum speed of 15 mph and are designed to carry 2 to 4 people. These carts can operate without registration on golf courses or private property and in designated communities. They are not allowed, however, on roads with speed limits exceeding 25 mph.

Yes, that's correct, the trolley service is free to the public. So hop aboard and explore the island!

What are the little cars on Pensacola Beach? ›

Scoot coupes are three wheeled vehicles which will get you around the beach in style. All scoot coupes seat two occupants. Scoot coupes are also street legal vehicles and therefore must adhere to normal traffic laws.

You do not necessarily need special tires to drive your golf cart on the beach. However, beach sand can be soft and loose, so tires with a large tread pattern will help prevent your golf cart from getting stuck. Off-road golf cart tires have a larger tread pattern that work great when you are driving on the sand.

Yes, Florida golf cart laws permit you to drive a golf cart on the road under certain conditions. You may only drive a golf cart on public roads that have been specifically designated for their use by appropriate local entities such as counties, municipalities, or water control districts.

Golf carts are not allowed on sidewalks, beaches, bike paths, grass or over curbs. Golf carts are not allowed on Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98). Golf carts are allowed ONLY on posted roads with speed limit of 35mph or less. Children under the age of 3 are required to ride in a car seat.

What are the rules? All golf carts must be registered by the City of St. Pete Beach. Operator must be the owner and possess a valid Driver License.