Golf Carts in Dunedin

The City of Dunedin is no longer requiring local registration stickers/fees for golf carts (operating under 20 mph). It is still necessary to adhere to road/street rules and regulations as well as ensure your golf cart is equipped with the required safety features. While local registration is not required, the Pinellas County Sheriff will continue to enforce State golf cart rules and regulations.

New State legislation (HB 949) which went into effect October 1, 2023, prohibits people under the age of 18 from operating golf carts on public roads or streets unless they possess a valid learner’s permit license (accompanied by a licensed adult) or a valid driver license. People who are 18 years old or older must possess a valid form of government-issued photographic identification to operate a golf cart on public roads or streets. Read Florida State Statute/Ordinance for more information.

The City remains committed to golf cart safety and ongoing education, and continues to explore opportunities to expand the existing program through the current Golf Cart Infrastructure Micro-mobility Plan.

****State license and registration is required for Low Speed Vehicles (LSV).
Questions? Contact Community Development at 727-298-3210.

All use of golf carts on designated city streets shall be in strict accordance with F.S. § 316.212 and any other provisions of Florida Statutes regulating the use of golf carts on public streets.

All persons operating a golf cart on city streets must comply with all other applicable traffic laws regarding the operation of such a vehicle.

All golf carts traveling on designated city streets within the city or in designated areas on public lands shall have a maximum attainable speed of 20 miles per hour.

All golf carts operated on designated city streets or in designated areas on public lands must be equipped with:

• Reliable steering
• Efficient brakes
• Safe tires
• Rearview mirror
• Red reflectorized warning devices in front and rear
• Headlights, brake lights, turn signals and a windshield for nighttime operation

When designated golf cart spaces are not available, golf carts should be parked side by side or in a manner that two golf carts can fit within a vehicle parking space. Accessible parking spaces may be used in the same manner as long as the cart complies with the law for use of these spaces.

For downtown events, please park in vehicle parking areas only. For events in City parks, event parking may be designated in green spaces or the surrounding areas. Please follow parking directional signage.

What you need to know when visiting Dunedin's parks:

Can I drive my golf cart in the park?
No, except where designated. Golf carts are not allowed in or on City parks, green spaces, the Pinellas Trail, sidewalks, or any other public lands except where specifically designated for golf cart use.

Where should I park my golf cart?
All golf carts must park in areas designated for vehicle parking. When specifically designated golf cart spaces are not available, golf carts should be parked side by side or in a manner that two golf carts can fit within a vehicle parking space. Disabled accessible parking spaces may be used in the same manner as long as the cart complies with the law for use of these spaces.

How do I access Highlander Park?

1. Parking lots are available on Harvard Avenue, Ed Eckert Drive, next to the Dunedin Fine Art Center, and at the Dunedin Community Center.
2. Golf cart access from the south is available via Patricia Avenue bridge and Idlewild Drive pathway.
3. Golf carts must remain on designated shell path and park in vehicle parking areas only as shown on Highlander Park Cart Path Map(PDF, 782KB)

Where do I park during special events?
For downtown events, please park in vehicle parking areas only. For events in City parks, event parking may be designated in green spaces or the surrounding areas. Please follow parking directional signage.

Questions?
Please contact Dunedin Parks & Recreation at (727) 812-4530.