Delaware golf cart laws explained for 2026. Learn which carts are street-legal, registration requirements, LSV rules, and permitted roads — from TIGON Golf Carts Dover.
Standard golf carts cannot be registered for road use — the Delaware DMV states that golf carts are not allowed to operate on Delaware highways because they do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards. Only factory-built Low Speed Vehicles (defined in 21 Del. C. § 2113A) can be titled, registered, and insured through the Delaware DMV for on-road use. Related: Shop street-legal golf carts
A registered Low Speed Vehicle may operate on Delaware roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less. LSVs are limited to a top speed of 25 mph and a gross vehicle weight rating under 3,000 pounds, and the driver must hold a valid driver's license and carry insurance. Related: Golf carts in Delaware
Only where a specific local allowance applies — Delaware municipalities set their own rules for standard golf carts on local streets, and most beach-town road use you see is actually registered LSVs. Check with your town hall before driving a non-LSV cart on any public street, or choose a factory-certified LSV from TIGON's Dover store for statewide 35-mph-road access. Call 1-844-844-6638 with questions. Related: Visit TIGON Dover