Cruising the Outer Banks in a golf cart or Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) can be a fun and convenient way to explore our beautiful coastal communities—but it’s important to know the rules of the road before you go.

Whether you're a local resident or a visitor looking to ride in style, this page is your go-to resource for understanding where and how you can legally operate golf carts and LSVs in Dare County. Use the interactive map below to see exactly which streets allow these vehicles and stay informed on the regulations that help keep everyone safe.

View the Outer Banks Golf Cart and LSV Friendly Road Map.

• Low-speed vehicles differ from a standard golf cart because they are in compliance with NC laws to make them legal to drive on streets that are 35 mph or less.

• A low-speed vehicle must be equipped with headlamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, tail lamps, seat belts, plus more safety equipment. To see the whole list check the North Carolina Department of Transportation's (NCDOT) LSV brochure.

• Low-speed vehicles and their drivers must be registered and insured.

• NCDOT may prohibit low-speed vehicles from traveling on any roadway in the interest of public safety.

• To determine where you can drive a LSV versus a standard golf cart scroll around the map or use the "Jump To Area" dropdown to navigate. The rules on the sidebar populate for the town and area you interested in driving in.

• Be mindful of areas that have seasonal speed limit changes and follow the rules based on the posted speed limit.

Are you a golf cart or LSV rental company?

Contact DareCountyPR@DareNC.gov to request free "Outer Banks Golf Cart & LSV Road Map" static cling QR codes for your cart windshields.

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