Mississippi Golf Cart Laws 2026

Can You Drive a Golf Cart on the Street in Mississippi?

Only where your municipality has authorized it. Under Miss. Code § 63-32-3, the governing authorities of a municipality may, at their discretion, authorize the operation of golf carts and low-speed vehicles on public roads and streets designated by ordinance within the corporate limits. Carts and LSVs may run on roads where bicycles are allowed, but not on state or federal highways (other than interstate) except to cross by the shortest route — and only in the outside lane of multilane roads.

Mississippi Rules at a Glance

Registration and Rider Rules

Mississippi's framework is unusually specific. Miss. Code § 63-32-5 requires every golf cart and LSV operated on public roads to be registered with the city: on payment of a reasonable administrative fee, proof of financial responsibility, and a valid driver's license, the owner gets a registration decal displayed on the left rear fender, and the registration stays valid as long as that owner keeps the vehicle. The operator must carry proof of insurance and a valid driver's license at all times on public roads. The city also provides a map of where operation is allowed.

The Statewide Alternative: Low-Speed Vehicles

Where a city hasn't opened its streets, a factory-built Low-Speed Vehicle certified to FMVSS 500 (49 CFR 571.500) with a top speed of 20–25 mph is the road-legal option — titled and registered like a motor vehicle. You can't retrofit a standard cart; only factory-certified models like the DENAGO CITY qualify, arriving with a manufacturer VIN, DOT lighting, mirrors, and seat belts. Browse street-legal golf carts and Low Speed Vehicles.

Official Mississippi Sources

• Miss. Code § 63-32-3 — municipal authorization, road eligibility, and operator requirements
• Miss. Code § 63-32-5 — city registration, decal, and fees
• Your municipal ordinance — designated roads and any additional local rules

Buying a Golf Cart in Mississippi

TIGON delivers across Mississippi — the Gulf Coast towns of Ocean Springs, Biloxi, and D'Iberville, the Jackson metro, Oxford and the Ole Miss area, and lake and golf communities statewide. See the Mississippi golf carts page, browse inventory, or call 1-844-844-6638.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are golf carts street legal in Mississippi?

Only where a municipality has authorized it. Under Miss. Code § 63-32-3, a municipality's governing authorities may allow golf carts and low-speed vehicles on public roads and streets designated by ordinance within city limits. They may run where bicycles are allowed but not on state or federal highways (except interstate crossings by the shortest route), staying in the outside lane on multilane roads.

Do golf carts need to be registered in Mississippi?

Yes, when driven on public roads. Miss. Code § 63-32-5 requires every golf cart and low-speed vehicle used on public roads to be registered with the city — the owner pays an administrative fee, shows proof of financial responsibility and a valid driver's license, and receives a registration decal displayed on the left rear fender that stays valid as long as they own the vehicle.

What are the low-speed vehicle rules in Mississippi?

A low-speed vehicle in Mississippi is a factory-built, FMVSS 500-certified (49 CFR 571.500) four-wheeled vehicle with a 20–25 mph top speed, titled and registered like a motor vehicle. Under § 63-32-3 it can use municipally designated roads, and operators must carry a driver's license and proof of financial responsibility. Factory models like the DENAGO CITY qualify; TIGON delivers across Mississippi, call 1-844-844-6638.

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