Southern Indiana Golf Cart Community Resources

This information is just intended as a resource, but you should always confirm with local authorities, as laws may vary depending on your specific location in Indiana.

Indiana does not have a statewide law allowing golf carts on public streets. Instead, local governments (cities, towns, and counties) have the authority to decide if and how golf carts can be driven on public roads within their jurisdiction.

Where permitted by local law, golf carts are often subject to these types of rules:

1. Driver's License: Most cities in Indiana require the operator of a golf cart to have a valid driver’s license.

2. Street Restrictions: Golf carts are typically allowed only on roads with lower speed limits, usually 25 mph or below.

3. Safety Equipment: Local ordinances may require certain safety equipment such as:

   • Headlights

   • Taillights

   • Turn signals

   • Rearview mirrors

   • Slow-moving vehicle emblems

4. Insurance: Some areas require golf carts to be insured, similar to other motor vehicles.

5. Registration: Many localities may require golf carts to be registered with the city or town, and may issue a permit or sticker for the vehicle.

6. Time Restrictions: Some municipalities restrict the use of golf carts to daylight hours only, unless the cart is equipped with proper lighting.

7. Speed Limits: Golf carts are typically restricted to streets where the speed limit is 25 mph or less. They are often prohibited from driving on highways or busy roads unless crossing them at designated points.