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Seal Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Seal Beach Police Educate Residents on Golf Cart Laws
Authorities aim to ensure all low-speed vehicles are properly registered and drivers are licensed.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Seal Beach Police Department held a town hall meeting to educate residents on the difference between golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSVs), and the legal requirements for operating each type of vehicle. Capt. Mike Ezroj and Detective Kendra Owen emphasized that the goal is to bring everyone into compliance with California's vehicle laws through education before enforcement.
Why it matters
The police initiative comes after an increase in reports of unlicensed drivers involved in accidents causing injury and property damage in the Leisure World community. Authorities want to ensure public safety by making sure all low-speed vehicle operators are properly licensed and registered.
The details
Golf carts only require GRF decals and can be driven within Leisure World, but do not need a driver's license. However, four-wheeled low-speed vehicles (LSVs) with top speeds of 20-25 mph require registration, insurance, and a valid driver's license, even on Leisure World's private streets. Many residents may unknowingly be driving LSVs that were sold to them as golf carts, putting them at risk of citation or vehicle impoundment.
- The Seal Beach Police Department held the town hall meeting on February 11, 2026.
- In May 2025, an unlicensed resident driving an LSV hit a parked car and later died of their injuries, prompting the police department to focus more on enforcing golf cart and LSV laws.
The players
Capt. Mike Ezroj
A captain with the Seal Beach Police Department who spoke at the town hall meeting.
Detective Kendra Owen
A detective with the Seal Beach Police Department who spoke at the town hall meeting.
Victor Rocha
The GRF Security Director who participated in the town hall meeting.
What they’re saying
“We're not going to come in here and write 1,000 tickets. The issue we see in here are people... causing collisions because they lack the skills and abilities to operate vehicles. This continues to be our biggest problem.”
— Capt. Mike Ezroj (lwweekly.com)
“The fact of the matter is: there are people here who no longer have the ability to drive, whether it's a car, motorcycle or golf cart.”
— Victor Rocha, GRF Security Director (lwweekly.com)
“We want to make the roads safer. Our whole point is to get people into compliance with the law. Education first, then enforcement.”
— Capt. Mike Ezroj (lwweekly.com)
What’s next
The Seal Beach Police Department plans to continue educating residents on the differences between golf carts and low-speed vehicles, and will focus on enforcement through citations and potential vehicle impoundment for those not in compliance with state laws.
The takeaway
This initiative highlights the importance of understanding the legal requirements for operating different types of low-speed vehicles, especially in communities with a high concentration of senior drivers. By prioritizing education over immediate enforcement, the Seal Beach Police Department aims to improve public safety while supporting residents' mobility needs.
