The 411 on golf cart laws in Savannah Lakes Village (SLV)

Posted on October 11, 2022.

Start your carts.

Pump the brakes before you take another tee-riffic ride in a golf cart. From riding across the golfing green around Savnnah Lakes Village (SLV), to taking a spin around the neighborhood — golf carts get plenty of road time in McCormick, SC.

Before you consider adding this recreational vehicle to your garage take a look at these need-to-know rules for these cruisers.

Before you or someone you know takes a golf cart for a drive, here’s the rules for South Carolina:

• The golf cart must be insured, permitted, and registered with the South Carolina DMV.
• The golf cart must remain within 4 miles of the home where it is registered.
• It may be operated on roads with posted speeds of less than 35 mph.
• Golf carts may only be operated during daylight hours.
• The driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license and gold cart permit.

To receive a golf cart permit, you must do all of the following:

• Complete the Golf Cart Permit Registration Form
• Provide proof of insurance for the golf cart + a valid driver’s license number
• Pay $5

These golf cart permits may be purchased at any DMV branch. After you have a permit, the decal must be placed on the golf cart at all times.

Original Article: https://gvltoday.6amcity.com/the-411-on-golf-cart-laws-in-greenville-sc/