About this episode
Exploring the rise of golf cart communities, this episode delves into their legality, customization options, and the lifestyle they offer. Host Scott Benjamin shares insights from his travels, highlighting popular communities like The Villages in Florida and Peachtree City in Georgia. The discussion covers the differences between golf carts and low-speed vehicles, including licensing requirements and safety regulations. Listeners will learn about the appeal of these communities, the fun of customization, and the social activities that enhance the golf cart lifestyle.
You might be surprised to learn that the first golf cart community in the U.S. was set-up in 1960 in Sun City, Arizona. A lot has changed since then, but golf cart communities are still popping-up all over the country – especially in the south – and more and more cities are allowing golf carts access to the city streets. Listen in to find out what it takes to make a golf cart street-legal and learn the differences between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs).
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