Taylor County permits golf carts in the Keaton Beach area, from Saw Grass Estates to J. L. Gibson Road and throughout Keaton Beach. The county’s other golf cart rules apply there too; we haven’t read them yet.
State law: see golf cart laws in Florida.
Do you need a driver’s license to drive a golf cart in Keaton Beach?
We haven’t read the county’s general golf cart rules (County Code section 74-4), so we fall back on Florida’s: drivers under 18 need a learner’s permit or a driver’s license, and drivers 18 and over need a government-issued photo ID. The county’s rule may be stricter.
How old do you have to be to drive a golf cart in Keaton Beach?
We didn’t find a local age rule, so Florida’s applies: drivers under 18 need a learner’s permit or a driver’s license, and drivers 18 and over need a government-issued photo ID.
Does a golf cart need a permit or registration in Keaton Beach?
We haven’t read the county’s general golf cart rules, so we can’t say whether a county registration is needed. Ask Taylor County.
Under Florida law a cart needs efficient brakes, reliable steering, tires in good condition, a rearview mirror, and red reflectors front and rear.
Where can golf carts go in Keaton Beach?
The Keaton Beach area, from Saw Grass Estates to J. L. Gibson Road and throughout Keaton Beach, as Ordinance 2023-06 (June 20, 2023) describes it. The ordinance describes the area in words; there’s no map.
Golf cart or LSV: what’s the difference in Keaton Beach?
A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is different from a golf cart: it goes faster than 20 mph (up to 25), meets the federal LSV safety standard, and has to be titled, registered and insured, with a licensed driver. Under Florida law an LSV can use streets posted 35 mph or less, unless the local government has closed a road to them. An LSV can’t travel along roads posted over 35; lawful crossings are separately regulated.
Can you drive a golf cart at night in Keaton Beach? Hours and lights
We didn’t find local hours. Under Florida law, golf carts run from sunrise to sunset, unless the local government permits night use and the cart has headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.
Follow the law and posted signs. Follow applicable law, posted restrictions and lawful directions from officers. If permission is unclear, don’t use that road or path until confirmed. Rules can change after we check them.
Using SlowGo here
SlowGo routes on roads posted 35 mph or under by default; it doesn’t establish cart access here.
Check local rules before you ride. It doesn’t know where the Keaton Beach cart area ends yet, so a route can leave it. Stay within the area described above.
Where these rules come from
- Ordinance 2023-06, golf carts at Keaton Beach (June 20, 2023) — Taylor County (PDF)
- Ordinances — Taylor County
- Florida Statutes § 316.212 — golf carts on roads
- Florida Statutes § 316.2122 — low-speed vehicles
Town staff: see something out of date? Email hello@slowgoapp.com and we’ll fix it quickly.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Always follow posted signs and local rules.