Low-Speed Vehicles Are Now Legal to Operate in Connecticut!
Quick Facts About the New CT Low-Speed Vehicle Law
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Low-Speed Vehicles are legal to operate in CT, but Golf Carts aren’t.
Golf Carts are only legal on roads in eight towns in CT. So to avoid confusion, in conversations with the Department of Motor Vehicles or local traffic authorities, always refer to the certified LSV you purchase or rent from CT Custom Carts as a Low-Speed Vehicle, not as a Golf Cart.
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Low-Speed Vehicles and Golf Carts are not the same thing.
In 1998, the National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) established a Federal Regulation listing 12 safety equipment and compliance requirements for LSVs, including the requirement for a Vehicle Identification Number.
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The new Low-Speed Vehicle law in CT passed with overwhelming support in the 2024 General Assembly.
LSV operation in CT was legalized in 2024 with the passage of Public Act 24-20. It was approved by a 36-0 vote in the Senate on May 1, 2024 and a 132-19 vote in the House on May 6, 2024, and was signed into law by Governor Lamont on May 21, 2024.
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The new Low-Speed Vehicle law went into effect on October 1, 2024.
Low-Speed Vehicles are now legal to operate on CT roads with an established speed limit of not more than twenty-five miles per hour.
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Low-Speed Vehicles are now included in the definition of Motor Vehicles under CT state law.
LSV operation in Connecticut is now subject to the same laws as motor vehicles, including the requirements for a valid driver’s license and insurance. Connecticut traffic violations and infractions also apply to the operation of LSVs including driving under the influence, speeding, and reckless driving, among others identified in CT General Statute.
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Connecticut’s new state law and the NHTSA Federal Code are included below.
Relevant language in the CT General Statute is consolidated for convenience.
