Prairie Land Golf and Utility Cars, LLC

Golf Car Sales, Service, Rentals

Car Showroom » Charleston, IL Golf and Utility Cart Sales Service and Rentals

Charleston, IL Golf and Utility Cart Sales Service and Rentals

The city of Charleston, IL has opted to allow golf and utility cars to be street legal. Many Charleston residents own and rent golf cars for this, and other uses such as golfing, camping, hunting and other special occasion uses on private lands.

Our service extends to Charleston, IL and beyond. We provide sales of new and used golf carts, and service all brands. We can pick up and deliver to Charleston, and provide rentals of golf cars as well.

From the City of Charleston Website:

“a.   No person shall operate a neighborhood vehicle on any street having a posted speed limit exceeding thirty five (35) miles per hour, provided, that nothing herein shall prohibit a person from driving a neighborhood vehicle across a street with a posted speed limit exceeding thirty five (35) miles per hour.

         b.   All persons operating neighborhood vehicles shall comply with all applicable requirements of section 11-1426.1 of the Illinois vehicle code, 625 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-100 et seq., hereinafter referred to as the “Illinois vehicle code”.
         c.   No neighborhood vehicle may be operated on a street unless, at a minimum, it has the following: brakes, a steering apparatus, tires, a rearview mirror, red reflectorized warning devices in the front and rear, a slow moving emblem (as required of other vehicles in section 12-709 of the Illinois vehicle code) on the rear of the neighborhood vehicle, a headlight that emits a white light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500′) to the front, a taillight that emits a red light visible from at least one hundred feet (100′) from the rear, brake lights, turn signals and a decal identifying it as a university vehicle or university contractor vehicle. When operating on a roadway, a neighborhood vehicle shall have its headlight and taillamps lighted as required by section 12-201 of the Illinois vehicle code. (Ord. 08-O-3, 2-5-2008)” Read More:

The City of Charleston Golf Cart Ordinances

Golf Courses Near Charleston

The Charleston Country Club

The 18 hole Charleston Country Club in Charleston, IL is a private course that has been open since 1911. The 6,700 yard golf course features small greens for its first 9 holes but transitions to a more challenging wooded area in the later half. The Charleston Country Club also features annual golf leagues, golf simulations, and a full restaurant and bar.

Bent Tree Golf Course

The 18 hole Bent Tree Golf Course outside of Charleston, Il is a semi-private course that spans 6240 yards. The Bent Tree Golf Course features a challenging island green for its 18th hole which sends many golfers’ balls to their grave.