Golf Cart Rules & Regulations

City Regulations Apply to Golf Carts

Driving a golf cart on the beach and city streets is legal in Port Aransas.

The ordinance that authorizes golf cart operation includes a number of provisions to ensure the safety of the golf cart operator and the motoring public that share the roadways.

Knowing the Port Aransas golf cart rules and regulations is important to everyone’s safety.

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These laws are strictly enforced by the Port Aransas Police Department.
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It is your duty to know and obey the law before you operate a golf cart on city streets.

Know the Rules & Regulations

Golf carts are motor vehicles. Most traffic laws apply to their operation — including, seat belt, open container and DWI laws.

DO NOT drive golf cart on Highway 361 south of Ave G. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

DO NOT drive golf cart into the dunes. IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

DO NOT drive on any public sidewalk, pedestrian walkway, playground, public park, school ground, or other public recreational area not designated for motor vehicle traffic.

Must be 21 or older to rent a golf cart.

Golf carts may only be operated by persons with a valid operator’s permit and/or driver’s license.

No person may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant.

While the golf cart is in motion, the driver and every other occupant of a golf cart must remain seated in a seat designed to hold passengers.

Golf carts must move to the right and yield the right of way to faster moving vehicles.

Any violation is subject to penalties and/or fines under section 1-15 of the General Provisions of the Municipal Code and/or applicable traffic laws. Source: Scott Burroughs, Chief of Police, Port Aransas, Texas. For more information, download Golf Cart Information and Regulations (PDF) from the City of Port Aransas.

Hotels & Condos Without Beach Access

Golf carts are not allowed on State Hwy 361.

Not all hotels or condos along Hwy 361 have beach access, meaning that the only way to get to the beach is by driving on the highway.

If you are staying at a hotel or condo along State Hwy 361 that doesn’t have beach access, we can work with you to customize a rental plan. Call us! Hotels or condos without beach access include:

  • Admiral’s Row
  • Gulf Shores Condos
  • Grand Caribbean at Dune Crest
  • Lost Colony
  • Mayan Princess
  • Mustang Towers
  • Pioneer RV Beach Resort
  • Port Royal Ocean Resort
  • Sandpiper Condominiums
  • Seagull Condominiums