Golf carts are a handy tool to get around with. They are not just for golf courses. Small machines like golf carts are popular for general usage on private lands.
Can you drive a golf cart on the road in Alberta?
You can only drive golf carts on private land.
It is illegal to drive on roads and highways in Alberta.
This includes any public space like sidewalks and parking lots.
Golf carts are defined as ”motor vehicles” in the Alberta Traffic laws, but more specifically, they are considered a ”Prohibited Miniature Vehicle”.
Miniature vehicles are meant for private property use around the home or business, and not allowed on highways and public areas.
Take note that the use of the word “Highway” in these laws, is different than regular use of the word.
“Highway” includes regular roadways and even the ditches along the highways.
Examples of “Prohibited Miniature Vehicles”
Aside from golf carts, here are some other examples of miniature vehicles that you can not operate outside of private property:
- Electric Scooter
- Pocketbike
- Motorized Skateboard
- Go-cart
- Personal Transporter
In Summary
- You can not legally drive a golf cart on the roads in Alberta. They must stay on private property.
- Golf Carts are a motor vehicle, but they are classified as a Prohibited Miniature Vehicle.
- Other Prohibited Miniature Vehicles include things like go-carts, motorized skateboards, pocketbikes, electric scooters, and personal transporters.
- Prohibited Miniature Vehicles do NOT include things like mobility aids such as wheelchairs and electric scooters (notice that there are different types of electric scooters for this purpose).
