Florida § 589.071 - Traffic control within state forest or Florida Forest Service-assigned lands.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 589.071 — Traffic control within state forest or Florida Forest Service-assigned lands., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 589.071. Traffic control within state forest or Florida Forest Service-assigned lands.
The Florida Forest Service on behalf of the state may adopt rules to control ingress, egress, and all other movement of motor vehicles, bicycles, horses, and pedestrians, as well as all other types of traffic, within a state forest or any lands leased by or otherwise assigned to the Florida Forest Service for management purposes, outside of the designated right-of-way of state or county-maintained roads, and may designate special areas off the roadways for the operation of recreational type vehicles which need not be licensed or operated by licensed drivers. Any person violating or otherwise failing to comply with any of the provisions of this section or rules adopted pursuant hereto is guilty of a noncriminal violation as defined in s. 775.08(3), punishable only by fine not to exceed $500. Jurisdiction shall be with the appropriate county court.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 589.071
What does Florida Statutes § 589.071 cover?
Section 589.071 ("Traffic control within state forest or Florida Forest Service-assigned lands.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 589.071?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 589.071 apply to my situation?
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