Modifying a golf cart for legal road use necessitates adherence to specific requirements varying by jurisdiction. These alterations typically involve equipping the vehicle with safety features beyond those included in its original design for golfing purposes. Examples of such modifications include installing headlights, taillights, turn signals, brake lights, a horn, mirrors, and seatbelts.
The ability to operate these vehicles on public roads offers increased convenience for short-distance travel within communities. It provides an alternative mode of transportation for errands, social visits, and access to local amenities, potentially reducing reliance on larger vehicles for short trips. Historically, the use of modified golf carts has grown in planned communities, retirement villages, and beach towns where lower speed limits and compact size make them a practical option.
