golf cart and low speed vehicle insurance
Golf carts and low speed vehicles (LSVs) are growing in popularity because they are convenient, relatively easy to operate, and versatile.
Golf carts, whether electric or gas powered, are ideal for hauling things around your yard, gardening, visiting friends in the neighborhood, going to the pool or club house, and of course golfing. With top speeds up to about 15 miles per hour, golf carts are usually driven locally around country clubs or gated communities. However, coverage may also be available for limited use on public streets, so talk with your local Safeco independent agent about rules in your area.
LSVs (also called neighborhood electric vehicles) differ from golf carts in a couple of ways. They have a higher top speed of around 25 miles per hour and also have safety features such as seat belts, running lights, turn signals, rear view mirrors, and brake lights. LSVs can be used on public roads with a maximum posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Note: unless the LSV is used only for golfing, it will be insured on a Safeco auto policy, which gives you all the necessary coverage to comply with state requirements for road use.
Safeco also insures a wide variety of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) with four or six wheels, side-by-sides, utility task vehicles (UTVs), or similar off-road utility vehicles. See our ATV/UTV section for more information.
Golf carts, whether electric or gas powered, are ideal for hauling things around your yard, gardening, visiting friends in the neighborhood, going to the pool or club house, and of course golfing. With top speeds up to about 15 miles per hour, golf carts are usually driven locally around country clubs or gated communities. However, coverage may also be available for limited use on public streets, so talk with your local Safeco independent agent about rules in your area.
LSVs (also called neighborhood electric vehicles) differ from golf carts in a couple of ways. They have a higher top speed of around 25 miles per hour and also have safety features such as seat belts, running lights, turn signals, rear view mirrors, and brake lights. LSVs can be used on public roads with a maximum posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Note: unless the LSV is used only for golfing, it will be insured on a Safeco auto policy, which gives you all the necessary coverage to comply with state requirements for road use.
Safeco also insures a wide variety of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) with four or six wheels, side-by-sides, utility task vehicles (UTVs), or similar off-road utility vehicles. See our ATV/UTV section for more information.
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Let an independent agent help you get just the right coverage for your needs. Our wide range of coverage options allow you the flexibility to choose the right policy at an affordable price.Popular Coverage Options
+Custom Parts and Equipment-Custom Parts and EquipmentCustom Parts and Equipment
Custom parts give you the extra features you want while reflecting your personal taste and style. It's what makes your golf cart truly yours. Whether you've added a body kit to make your vehicle look like a classic car, or you’ve added a built-in cooler, Safeco Insurance has you covered! Safeco automatically provides $3,000 per vehicle in custom parts and equipment coverage at no extra charge. You also have the option to increase custom parts coverage up to $20,000 per vehicle.
+Roadside Assistance-Roadside AssistanceRoadside Assistance
With Safeco's Roadside Assistance, help is on the way when you need it. Coverage includes towing to the nearest qualified repair shop, fuel and fluids delivery, basic emergency services, and more.
+OEM Parts Coverage-OEM Parts CoverageOEM Parts Coverage
If your golf cart or LSV is damaged, you want to be sure it's properly repaired. Your Safeco policy automatically includes use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts during repairs.
What Your Golf Cart Policy Covers
Golf cart insurance requirements vary depending on where you live. And wherever you call home, Safeco has you covered. Our policies are written to satisfy all U.S. state requirements, so talk with your local independent agent to learn about mandatory insurance levels in your area including:+Bodily Injury Liability-Bodily Injury LiabilityBodily Injury Liability
This coverage helps pay hospital bills, medical expenses, and other costs related to an accident you are responsible for that injures someone other than a guest passenger. This coverage is the amount available to pay other people in the event of an injury. Since even minor accidents can incur significant medical costs, having enough body injury liability is important for your protection. Talk with an independent agent to assess your risk.
+Guest Passenger Liability-Guest Passenger LiabilityGuest Passenger Liability
This covers medical expenses for a passenger injured while riding with you in your golf cart. This does not include your spouse, who is already protected under your medical coverage.
+Property Damage Liability-Property Damage LiabilityProperty Damage Liability
If you're responsible for an accident, this coverage helps pay for repairs to someone else's vehicle or personal property you damaged.
Enhanced Coverage Options
+Comprehensive-ComprehensiveComprehensive
This option helps pay for repairs or replacement if your golf cart or LSV is stolen, vandalized, or damaged in some way other than a collision. It also protects you against loss or damage from flooding, fire, falling objects, wind, and collision with an animal.
+Collision-CollisionCollision
Collision coverage helps pay to repair damage caused by an accident regardless of who is at fault. You're also covered if your golf cart or LSV is knocked over, hit, or collides with another object.
+Medical Payments-Medical PaymentsMedical Payments
This option helps cover hospital bills and other medical care expenses for you and your any passengers injured in an accident, no matter who is at fault.
+Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage-Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) CoverageUninsured/Underinsured Motorist (UM/UIM) Coverage
Uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage provide protection for you if you're hit and injured by another vehicle and that driver does not carry enough coverage. While your health insurance may pay medical bills, UM/UIM will pay for things such as your medical deductible, lost wages, pain and suffering, scarring, permanent impairment, and more. Simply put, it pays for the care you need that isn't covered by your health insurance.
Golf Cart Insurance Discounts & Savings Options
As a safe and responsible driver, you have many ways to reduce the cost of golf cart insurance. Talk with your local agent about how you could save on your premiums by doing the following:+Store Your Golf Cart in a Garage-Store Your Golf Cart in a GarageStore Your Golf Cart in a Garage
You get a discount for storing your golf cart in a locked garage or other secure location.
+Own Your Home-Own Your HomeOwn Your Home
You can save on your policy if you own your own home, townhouse, condominium, or mobile home.
+Have a Theft Recovery Device-Have a Theft Recovery DeviceHave a Theft Recovery Device
Having a theft recovery device on your golf cart helps lower your rates.
+Find More Ways to Save-Find More Ways to SaveFind More Ways to Save
Other ways to save on your monthly premiums include:
- Insuring more than one golf cart with Safeco (or ATV, UTV, motorcycle, or snowmobile).
- Carrying other Safeco policies like your home, or auto.
- Maintaining continuous coverage.
- Paying your bill in full.
- Making a claim-free renewal.
- Choosing a higher deductible, which generally lowers your monthly premiums.
Frequently Asked Questions
+What types of golf carts does Safeco cover?-What types of golf carts does Safeco cover?What types of golf carts does Safeco cover?
Safeco insures nearly all makes and models of golf carts. We also cover all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) with four or six wheels, a wide variety of utility task vehicles (UTV), side-by-sides, dirt bikes, snowmobiles, and other select off-road vehicles. Talk with an independent agent to get details about all the vehicles types we cover.
+Do I really need a golf cart policy? Doesn't my homeowners policy give me enough coverage?-Do I really need a golf cart policy? Doesn't my homeowners policy give me enough coverage?Do I really need a golf cart policy? Doesn't my homeowners policy give me enough coverage?
Your homeowners policy may give you some coverage for use of a golf cart, but it's very limited and there are many common situations that could leave you without protection. For example, many homeowners policies won't cover you when you drive to a neighbor's house, which is a typical use for these types of vehicles. Having a separate policy gives you peace of mind because you'll have coverage at home, on the golf course, and on public roads, even if you loan your golf cart to a friend.
Plus, you can take advantage of valuable extras like custom parts coverage, roadside assistance, and OEM parts coverage. Your local independent agent can help you select the right type of policy for your needs.
Plus, you can take advantage of valuable extras like custom parts coverage, roadside assistance, and OEM parts coverage. Your local independent agent can help you select the right type of policy for your needs.
+What if I'm hit by another driver who is underinsured or not insured at all?-What if I'm hit by another driver who is underinsured or not insured at all?What if I'm hit by another driver who is underinsured or not insured at all?
Safeco offers protection against the cost of injuries or damage you may experience due to an accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured (UM/UIM) driver. UM/UIM is an optional coverage for vehicles that aren’t used on public streets. Depending on which state you live in, you may be required to carry UM/UIM coverage for vehicles that are used on public streets, so talk with your local independent agent to be sure.
+Can I insure multiple golf carts on the same policy?-Can I insure multiple golf carts on the same policy?Can I insure multiple golf carts on the same policy?
Yes! And when you do, we'll give you a discount for having multiple golf carts (or motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, and other off-road vehicles) on the same policy.
+What happens if my golf cart breaks down when I’m out driving?-What happens if my golf cart breaks down when I’m out driving?What happens if my golf cart breaks down when I’m out driving?
If you select Safeco's Roadside Assistance plan, it will cover your towing expense and labor costs to help fix an electrical or mechanical breakdown, dead battery, flat tire, or lack of essential fluids if your golf cart breaks down within 100' of a public road or highway.
+Do you cover modified golf carts?-Do you cover modified golf carts?Do you cover modified golf carts?
Yes! We know customizing your vehicle is important to you. Safeco's Custom Parts & Equipment coverage applies to all after-market updates. We automatically include $3,000 of custom parts and equipment coverage when you purchase comprehensive and/or collision coverage for your vehicle. If it has more than $3,000 worth of custom parts or equipment, you can add up to $20,000 of coverage (per golf cart or LSV) for an additional premium. All custom parts and equipment will be repaired or replaced without an adjustment for depreciation.
+I use my golf cart for my business. Can I purchase coverage with Safeco?-I use my golf cart for my business. Can I purchase coverage with Safeco?I use my golf cart for my business. Can I purchase coverage with Safeco?
Not at this time. Golf carts owned by a business or used for commercial or business purposes are not eligible for coverage with Safeco.
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