§ 106-3. Off-the-road vehicles.  


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  • (a)

    As used in this section, the term "off-the-road vehicle" shall mean any motor-propelled vehicle, including four-wheel drive vehicles, jeeps, dune buggies, motorcycles, minibikes and every other description of motor-propelled vehicle used or capable of being used as a means of transportation over land areas not graded or paved for use as a road; except that such term shall not be construed to include vehicles which are being utilized for the maintenance of property, such as riding lawnmowers, tractors, trucks or similar vehicles.

    (b)

    No off-the-road vehicles shall be operated over land areas within the unincorporated areas of the county not graded or paved for use as a road and located within 300 feet of any residence, except with the permission of the owner or occupant of the residence.

    (c)

    Any person willfully and knowingly violating any of the provisions of this section shall be punished as provided in section 1-7.

(Code 1979, §§ 22-26—22-28)

State law reference

Restrictions on operation of all terrain vehicles, F.S. § 316.2074.

Cross reference

Use of county property by track vehicles, § 74-1; park use, § 78-76 et seq.; waterways, ch. 122.