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Golf Carts are not permitted in Seven Oaks
Driving a golf cart in Seven Oaks puts public safety at risk and is in violation of CDD policy and Florida Law.
- Seven Oaks CDD policy states, ”No golf carts, scooters, motorcycles, or other unauthorized motorized vehicles are permitted on common area, easements or other CDD property at any time. Common areas include wetlands, conservation areas, community parks, trails and sidewalks.”
- Florida law states, “Operating a golf cart on public roads is prohibited unless the road has been determined safe by local jurisdiction to be used by golf carts. In this case, there will be appropriate golf cart signs, etc.”
Seven Oaks CDD and Pasco County Sherriff Department have not determined golf carts safe on Seven Oaks CDD property. CDD policy prohibits the use of golf carts on CDD property which includes all streets and common areas.
Driving a golf cart in Seven Oaks is against the law and CDD Policy subjecting you to fines, penalties and civil/criminal charges. Additional action by the CDD and/or SOPOA may occur.
There is a difference between Low Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts
The State of Florida differentiates Golf Carts and Low Speed Vehicles. Low speed vehicles are permitted provided all of the following conditions are met:
- Any person operating a low-speed vehicle (LSV) must have in their possession a valid driver license.
- Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) cannot exceed 25 MPH.
- Low Speed Vehicles must have:
- a vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Headlamps
- Front and rear turn signals
- Taillamps
- Stop lamps
- Reflex reflectors, red – one on each side and one on the rear
- Exterior mirror on the driver side and an interior mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side
- Parking brake
- Windshield
- Seatbelt for each designated seat
- Florida Law states, Low Speed Vehicles are not permitted to be operated on any roadway with a speed limit above 35 mph.
- Low Speed Vehicles must be registered and insured with Personal Injury Protection and Property Damage Liability.
Low Speed Vehicles
Section 320.01(41), Florida Statutes, defines LSVs as “any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour.” LSVs must be registered, titled and insured with personal injury protection (PIP) and property damage liability (PDL) insurance. Any person operating an LSV must have a valid driver license in their immediate possession.
LSVs may be operated only on streets where the posted speed limit is 35 MPH or less and must be equipped with the following safety equipment:
- Headlamps;
- Front and rear turn signals;
- Stop lamps;
- Tail lamps;
- Reflex reflectors, red – one each side and one on the rear;
- Exterior mirror on the driver side and an interior rear-view mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side;
- Parking brake;
- Windshield;
- Seat belt for each designated seat; and a
- Vehicle identification number (VIN).
- To title and register an LSV, take the following documents to a Motor Vehicle Service Center:
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin;
- Form HSMV 82040 (Application for Title);
- Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and $10, 000 PIP);
- Identification – driver license, ID card or passport; and
- Applicable fees
- Title fee
- Plate fee
- Initial registration fee, if applicable
- Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)
Golf Carts
Golf carts are defined in section 320.01(22), Florida Statutes, as “a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour.” Golf carts may be operated on roadways that are designated for golf carts with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less. Golf carts may also cross a portion of a county road which intersects a roadway that is approved for golf carts, or that intersects a golf course or mobile home park. In both examples the roadway should have signs posted that golf carts share the roadway. The operation of golf carts on roads must comply with any more restrictive ordinances enacted by local government and should be verified prior to operating these vehicles.
Golf carts are not required to be titled or registered and, therefore, are not required to be insured with PIP and PDL insurance coverage. Effective July 1, 2023, to operate a golf cart on designated public roadways, a person must be 15 with a learner's permit or 16 with a driver's license. If you're 18 and older, you have to have valid government-issued identification.
Converted Golf Carts
Golf carts can be converted to LSVs (see LSV safety equipment requirements above). Buyers should be aware that if a golf cart has been modified to an LSV, the registration and title date do not reflect the manufacture date (age of the vehicle). Instead, it indicates the year it was registered and titled. This means that the vehicle could be older than the date listed on the title.
Titling and Registering a Converted Golf Cart
Prior to titling and registering a converted golf cart, the vehicle must be inspected and assigned a VIN at a Motorist Services Regional Office. The converted golf cart must be street-legal before applying for title and registration.
Trailer the converted golf cart to a Motorist Services Regional Office and present the following documents and fees for an inspection, VIN assignment, title and registration:
Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin or a bill of sale for the golf cart Form HSMV 84490 (Statement of Builder) completed by customer and Compliance Examiner/Inspector;
- Form HSMV 86064 (Affidavit for Golf Cart Modified to a Low Speed Vehicle);
- Original bill(s) of sale or receipt(s) for all parts used to convert the golf cart to a low speed vehicle;
- Certified weight slip for the converted golf cart;
- Form HSMSV 82040 (Application for Title);
- Proof of Florida insurance (minimum $10,000 PDL and $10,000 PIP);
- Sales tax or sales tax exemption information for all parts;
- Identification – driver license, ID card or passport; and
- Applicable fees
- Inspection fee
- Title fee
- Plate fee
- Initial registration fee, if applicable
- Registration fee (varies by weight of vehicle)
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