Montana golf cart laws explained — MCA 61-8-391 lets counties, cities, and towns authorize golf carts by ordinance with a licensed driver and required lights, horn, and mirror.
Only where a local government has authorized them. Under MCA § 61-8-391, a person may not operate a golf cart on a public street or highway unless a county, city, or town has passed an ordinance authorizing it on roads under its jurisdiction, and the operator must hold a valid driver's license. Without a local ordinance, golf carts stay on private property. Related: Golf carts in Montana
When a local ordinance authorizes a golf cart on public roads, MCA § 61-8-391 requires at least one (up to two) headlamps, at least one taillamp, at least one reflector, stop lamps, a horn, and a mirror giving the driver a view behind. Except as provided in MCA § 61-3-321, the golf cart is otherwise exempt from titling, registration, and mandatory liability insurance. Related: Shop street-legal golf carts
For a road vehicle that isn't tied to a local ordinance, buy a factory-built low-speed vehicle that meets FMVSS 500 and title and register it as a motor vehicle through the Montana MVD — a standard cart can't be converted. For local street use, confirm your city or county golf cart ordinance under MCA § 61-8-391. TIGON delivers factory-certified LSVs across Montana; call 1-844-844-6638. Related: Shop Low Speed Vehicles