Indiana golf cart laws explained — IC 9-21-8-57 prohibits street use unless your city, town, or county has adopted an ordinance. Permits, equipment, and options.
Only where a local ordinance allows it. Indiana Code § 9-21-8-57 prohibits operating a golf cart on a highway unless the city, town, or county has adopted an ordinance under IC 9-21-1-3.3 specifically authorizing it. Where ordinances exist, they typically require a licensed driver, a slow-moving-vehicle emblem or flag, insurance, and often a local permit. Related: Golf carts in Indiana
Many do. Because Indiana leaves golf cart road use to local ordinance, requirements vary widely — some communities issue annual permits or inspection stickers, while others prohibit street use entirely. Always check your city or county ordinance before driving on public streets. TIGON South Bend can point you to local rules for northern Indiana communities — call 1-844-844-6638. Related: Visit TIGON South Bend
No — standard golf carts are not titled or registered by the Indiana BMV; legality on local streets comes from your municipality's ordinance instead. If you want a cart-style vehicle with statewide plated road access, look at factory-certified Low Speed Vehicles that meet FMVSS 500 with a manufacturer VIN. Related: Shop street-legal golf carts