Making Your Golf Cart Street-Legal: Accessories You Need

Golf carts aren't just for the greens anymore. They're now a common sight on neighborhood streets, particularly in areas like Fort Pierce, FL, and surrounding locales such as West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and St. Lucie. But before you take your golf cart out for a stroll on public roads, it's essential to ensure it meets certain safety requirements.

The Importance of Safety Standards

In Florida and many other places across the U.S., golf carts must adhere to specific safety standards before they can legally whisk you around town. These standards often include having proper lighting, seatbelts and mirrors — features not all golf carts come with standard.

Essential Golf Cart Accessories 

The good news? It's entirely possible — and relatively simple — to modify your golf cart with these necessary accessories.

Lights

One of the first things you'll want to install are lights. This includes both headlights for nighttime visibility and taillights or brake lights to indicate when you're slowing or stopping.

Seatbelts

Like any roadworthy vehicle, your golf cart needs seatbelts installed. While they might not seem necessary given a golf cart’s lower speed compared to automobiles, they can be especially important if an accident occurs.

Mirrors 

Golf carts should have both rearview and side mirrors installed for better visibility of traffic around them.

Windshields

Many individuals opt for windshields as an added level of protection against debris or inclement weather conditions while driving on local roads.

Visit us today at WilDar Golf Carts & Trailers in Fort Pierce, FL; we also serve West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and St. Lucie. Our friendly team is eager to help guide you through the process of making your golf cart street-legal with the necessary accessories that meet state requirements. Contact us today, and let's hit the road safely with your tailored golf cart!