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Off-Highway Vehicles
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Rules and Regulations
•All trails are two way and are not designed for high speed use.
•Riders must comply with the state of Florida's Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) titling law and possess proof of ownership.
•Young riders 6 to 15 years old and under must be supervised by an adult and wear a helmet, goggles and boots.
•Young riders 6 to 15 years old and under must possess a certificate evidencing the completion of an approved OHV safety course.
•Riding double is prohibited on single passenger vehicles.
•Payment of a per operator (see passes and permits) fee is required to ride these trails.
•Riding at night is prohibited.
•No resource damage (mudding, creating new trails).
Many areas are restricted or closed to protect sensitive biological communities, such as wetlands.In order to protect the environment, the following actions are prohibited:
•Cross-country travel (no riding off roads or trails)
•Traveling on roads or road shoulders not designated for mixed-use
•Riding in areas closed to motor vehicle traffic such as Wilderness Areas
•Riding in or around ponds or wetlands
•Chasing or harassing wildlife
Florida OHV Laws - Know Before You Go!
All unlicensed vehicles must be registered in accordance with the Florida State Titling Act. An unlicensed vehicle is any vehicle that is used off roads or highwasy of this state for recreational purposes and that is not registered or licensed for highway use pursuant to Chapter 320, Florida Statutes.
There are two laws that govern the use of OHVs on public lands:
•OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECREATION
•OFF-HIGHWAY TITLING LAW
Information on Florida state titling laws can also be obtained at Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle website:
www.hsmv.state.fl.us.
