Golf Cart Road Regulations

Summary

In New Jersey, driving a golf cart on public roads requires registration as a low-speed vehicle with safety features. This applies to farmers as well. Golf carts can only be driven on roads with speed limits of 25 mph or less. Using a cell phone while driving, including in a golf cart, is illegal unless using a hands-free device. Violations may result in fines.

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IS IT LEGAL FOR A FARMER TO DRIVE A GOLF CART ON THE ROADS IN NEW JERSEY?
In New Jersey, even for farmers, driving a golf cart on public roads requires the vehicle to be registered as a low-speed vehicle. It must have safety features like seat belts, lights, and mirrors, and can only be driven on roads with speed limits of * mph or less. Would you like more details on the registration process?
IS IT ILLEGAL TO DRIVE A GOLF CART WHILE USING A CELL PHONE ON THE ROADS IN NEW JERSEY?
In New Jersey, using a cell phone while driving any vehicle, including a golf cart, is generally prohibited unless using a hands-free device. Here are key points:
- Handheld cell phone use is illegal while driving.
- Hands-free use is allowed.
- Violations may result in fines.
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