Nebraska Golf Cart Laws 2026: City Ordinances, Insurance & 35 MPH Streets

Nebraska golf cart laws explained — Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,381 lets cities and counties authorize golf cars, requires a Class O license and liability insurance, and caps speed at 20 mph.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are golf carts street legal in Nebraska?

Only where a local government authorizes them. Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,381 a city, village, or county may adopt an ordinance allowing golf cars either on streets adjacent and contiguous to a golf course or on streets posted 35 mph or less. Golf cars are not registered, and on general streets they may not exceed 20 mph. Related: Shop street-legal golf carts

Do you need a license and insurance for a golf cart in Nebraska?

Yes. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,381 requires the operator to hold a valid Class O operator's license and the owner to carry liability insurance covering the golf car, with proof provided to any peace officer within five days of a request. On general-street ordinances, operation is limited to sunrise to sunset and carts may only cross — not travel along — state or federal highways. Related: Golf carts in Nebraska

What are the low-speed vehicle rules in Nebraska?

A low-speed vehicle — a factory-built, FMVSS 500-certified four-wheeled vehicle — is titled and registered in Nebraska and may be driven on streets posted 35 mph or less, certified for on-road use rather than depending on a local ordinance. Factory-certified models like the DENAGO CITY qualify; TIGON delivers across Nebraska, call 1-844-844-6638. Related: Shop Low Speed Vehicles

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