Spring is here, and Grand Strand locals and tourists alike are out in their golf carts in the warm weather.
Before hitting the open road in an open vehicle, it’s important to know local laws to avoid dangerous situations and hefty fines. Here’s what golf cart drivers and passengers need to know in Myrtle Beach and surrounding areas.
South Carolina golf cart regulations
South Carolina law requires all golf carts to be insured, permitted and registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Renters shouldn’t have to worry about the registration process, but all drivers must carry the registration certificate, proof of liability insurance and a valid driver’s license while on public roads.
Drivers must be at least 16 years old in order to obtain a driver’s license, and kids under the age of 12 riding in the cart must wear seatbelts.
Where can golf carts drive in the Grand Strand?
In compliance with state law, golf carts are limited to within 4 miles of the registered address, or within four miles of an entrance if the address is in a gated community…