a golf cart altered such that the occupants are protected against the effect of lightning strikes comprises an electrically conductive grid on the roof , preferably star shaped , connected electrically to electrically conductive down - conductors , preferably at least 6 in number , four of which may be the roof supports and the other two moveable to allow ease of access to the golf cart and each to be connected to a plurality of flexible electrically conductive members so as to touch the ground , preferably via a metal chassis . the movable electrically conductive members are connected to at least one of the roof or the base construction by a bearing . the invention defines a protective electrically conductive cage enclosing the golf cart and surrounding its occupants with improved rigidity , safety and practicality .