Golf Carts in New Jersey: Your Complete Guide
New Jersey is one of the top golf cart states on the East Coast — and for good reason. From the barrier island communities of the Jersey Shore to retirement developments in South Jersey, golf carts are a fixture of daily life. TIGON Golf Carts operates four New Jersey locations to serve this vibrant market: Ocean View, Bayville, Waretown, and Rio Grande.
New Jersey Golf Cart Laws
In New Jersey, golf carts operated on public roads must meet the NEV/LSV standard under New Jersey Motor Vehicle statutes. Key rules:
- Maximum speed: 25 mph
- Permitted on roads posted 35 mph or less
- Must be titled and registered with the NJMVC
- Liability insurance is required
- Required equipment: headlights, taillights, brake lights, turn signals, hazard lights, rearview mirror, seatbelts, windshield, and reflex reflectors
- Operator must hold a valid NJ driver's license
- No passengers under age 16 in front seat unless properly restrained
Where Can You Drive a Golf Cart in NJ?
The Shore towns are the epicenter of golf cart culture in New Jersey. Communities like Long Beach Island, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, and many neighborhoods within Cape May County embrace golf carts. Ocean City allows registered golf carts on designated streets. Local ordinances vary — always check your municipality's specific rules.
ZIP codes with active golf cart communities: 08230 (Ocean View), 08721 (Bayville), 08758 (Waretown), 08242 (Rio Grande/Cape May area).
Read our Shore towns golf cart guide →Registering Your Golf Cart in New Jersey
To register an LSV/NEV in NJ:
Our team at all four NJ locations can guide you through the paperwork at the time of purchase.
Top Golf Cart Uses in New Jersey
- Shore community transportation — getting from home to the beach without a car
- Campground navigation — dozens of NJ campgrounds welcome carts
- Golf course play — the obvious application across NJ's 200+ courses
- Community and HOA use — gated developments from South Jersey to the Poconos border
- Marina and waterfront properties — popular in Ocean County and Cape May County
TIGON Golf Carts NJ Locations
Ocean View, NJ — 101 NJ-50, Ocean View, NJ 08230 | 609-840-0404
Serving the Cape May County Shore communities, Ocean City, Wildwood, and surrounding areas.
Rio Grande, NJ — 1304 NJ-47 B, Rio Grande, NJ 08242 | 609-551-0234
Serving Cape May, Villas, North Cape May, Lower Township, and all of Cape May County.
Bayville, NJ — 155 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721 | 732-908-7166
Serving Berkeley Township, Toms River, Manchester, Lacey Township, and all of Ocean County.
Waretown, NJ — 526 US-9, Waretown, NJ 08758 | 732-998-8146
Serving Ocean County communities including Barnegat, Stafford, and Lacey.
Financing Your New Jersey Golf Cart
We partner with multiple lenders including Sheffield BBT, BLI Heartland, DLL Financial, and Roadrunner/Octane to provide competitive financing options — including 0% financing for qualified buyers.
Apply for golf cart financing → Browse our full inventory →Call 1-844-844-6638 to speak with a New Jersey golf cart specialist.