Anna Maria Island Golf Cart Rentals | Street Legal Golf Cart Rentals (2024)

FAQs

Are golf carts street legal in Anna Maria Island? ›

Golf carts and GEM cars, classified as Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs), are more than just recreational vehicles on Anna Maria Island. They are a legitimate, street-legal mode of transportation, fully licensed and registered.

Weekly golf cart rentals on the island can vary in price from as low as $150/week to upwards of $800/week, depending upon the time of year, type of cart and supply/demand. Here are a few common questions and answers concerning golf cart rentals on Anna Maria Island.

TLDR; Due to local low speed vehicle laws, it is not legal to pass from Anna Maria Island to Longboat Key. Doing so would be a violation of the law.

Golf carts are not required to be titled or registered and, therefore, are not required to be insured with PIP and PDL insurance coverage. Golf cart operators are not required to have a driver license; however, to operate a golf cart on designated public roadways, a person must be 14 years or older.

Street-legal golf carts can use all roads on Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, and Holmes Beach. There are several Anna Maria Island golf cart rental shops in and around the area where you can choose the best vehicle for you and your family.

There are several features required for LSV and NEV electric vehicles or street legal golf carts in Florida, including: Stop lamps, turn signal lamps, headlamps, tail lamps, parking brakes. Rearview mirrors, reflex reflectors, windshields, seat belts, and VIN's.

Designated Golf Cart Parking Locations on Anna Maria Island

Look for the signs designating specific areas as “Golf Cart Only Parking”. The City of Holmes Beach has designated several spots as golf cart parking as they are too small for cars. Follow the arrows and park between the designated signs.

Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft are available on Anna Maria and surrounding areas! If you're specifically looking for a ride to your rental from the airport, we recommend using a local driving service.

No open fires or fireworks are permitted on the beaches. No glass containers or consumption or possession of alcohol. No vehicles or bicycles are allowed on the beaches.

Anna Maria Island has a free Trolley Service that travels daily up and down the island between Anna Maria Island and Coquina Beach, from 6AM- 10:30PM, about every 20 minutes.

Are golf carts allowed on Holmes Beach? ›

Extra Rules for Golf Carts at Holmes Beach

You can drive golf carts on all streets within the city limits, including the beach.

Trolleys typically run at 20 minute intervals until 9pm, then every 30 minutes until 10:30pm. (times may vary due to unforeseen incidents, traffic conditions or weather) You'll never be far from a trolley stop, you can usually find them every two to four blocks.

There are two main things that distinguish a golf cart from a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV), sometimes referred to as a Low-Speed Vehicle or LSV: – The maximum speed of a golf cart is 15mph. – An NEV / LSV must go 25mph or more. – An NEV has headlights, turn signals, mirrors, seat belts, and even a VIN number.

In Florida, operating a golf cart is permitted on roads and even highways as long as those areas divide golf courses or trailer parks. By law, a person doesn't need a title or registration for a golf cart but must adhere to road rules.

Some golf carts have been converted to low-speed vehicles, so the distinction might not be apparent at first glance. But once your golf cart is street legal, it will require golf cart insurance.

Low Speed Vehicles (golf carts) are not permitted to be driven on Longboat Key. Holmes Beach has special ordinances that apply to golf carts not registered as Low Speed Vehicles. LSV's must obey all traffic laws and regulations the same as cars. All passengers must wear a seat belt at all times.

Extra Rules for Golf Carts at Bradenton Beach

Do not drive golf carts on the beach or Gulf Drive South between 10th Street South and Coquina Beach. Avoid parking your golf cart on the streets. Park your golf cart in designated areas and walk to the beach instead.

The operation of a golf cart upon any city road is permitted, except upon a designated prohibited city road that has been appropriately marked with signs and/or pavement markings by the city.