A golf cart is a motor vehicle that is designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding speeds of 20 miles per hour, as defined in F.S. § 320.01(22) 

The City of Ocala City Council adopted Ordinance 2020-3, authorizing and regulating the use of golf carts, low-speed vehicles, and mini trucks upon certain designated streets, shown on the map included in the list of documents to the left and approved by City Council via Resolution 2020-4.

• Operation of golf carts is restricted to only licensed drivers. Licensed drivers shall be at least 16 years of age and possess a valid state-issued driver’s license; a learner’s permit is not permissible.
• It is unlawful for an unlicensed driver, defined as a driver who does not hold and possess a valid state-issued driver’s license, to operate a golf cart.
• Golf carts are only permitted in the approved map area.
• Driving on roads over 35 mph is prohibited as stated in Florida Statute 316.212
• Operation is prohibited on sidewalks.
• The operation of a golf cart between sunrise and sunset is prohibited unless the golf cart is equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
• The operation of a golf cart between sunset and sunrise is prohibited unless the golf cart additionally has headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.

In order to use a golf cart, low-speed vehicle, or mini truck on these designated streets, the vehicle must be registered via the following steps:

1. Download the registration form linked here or in the list of documents to the left 
2. Fill out the form (Must be signed and notarized) 
3. Return the form and pay the registration fee by one of three ways:

• Mail the form with a check to the address below. The City will mail you a decal for the golf cart.
• Email the form to parking@ocalafl.org and pay by credit card (an invoice from paystand will be emailed to you for payment online). The City will mail you a decal for the golf cart.
• In person with an appointment only (contact us 352-629-8421 or parking@ocalafl.org

• The operation of a golf cart between sunrise and sunset is prohibited unless the golf cart is equipped with efficient brakes, reliable steering apparatus, safe tires, a rearview mirror, and red reflectorized warning devices in both the front and rear.
• The operation of a golf cart between sunset and sunrise is prohibited unless the golf cart additionally has headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield.

The operation of golf carts is prohibited on city park property unless appropriate infrastructure (i.e., golf cart specific, or designated trails) are in place to support golf cart and low speed vehicles. Golf carts are not permitted on any green spaces in parks. They should park in the provided parking to utilize the park facilities. Per Chapter 46 section 46-276-278.

Golf carts are allowed to park in designated parking lots. The approved parking locations can be found on the approved golf cart map.

Parking is always prohibited in the parking garage. 

Golf cart users are encouraged to park side by side in a manner that two golf carts will fit in a standard vehicle parking space.