Florida § 316.21265 - Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.21265 — Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.21265. Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies.
(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any law enforcement agency in this state may operate all-terrain vehicles as defined in s. 316.2074, golf carts as defined in s. 320.01, low-speed vehicles as defined in s. 320.01, or utility vehicles as defined in s. 320.01 on any street, road, or highway in this state while carrying out its official duties. (2) Such vehicles must be clearly marked as vehicles of a law enforcement agency and may be equipped with special warning lights, signaling devices, or other equipment approved or authorized for use on law enforcement vehicles. (3) The vehicle operator and passengers must wear safety gear, such as helmets, which is ordinarily required for use by operators or passengers on such vehicles.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 316.21265 ("Use of all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, low-speed vehicles, or utility vehicles by law enforcement agencies.") 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.
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