Continuing our series of articles analyzing ATV laws in each state that emerged from this article, this article examines ATV laws in Florida. It should also be noted that although I am a lawyer, I am not your lawyer and do not give legal advice. If you have any questions, you should consult a local lawyer. What if we told you that you can legalize any UTV route? Want to know how to authorize a UTV or ATV for the road? To legalize a UTV or ATV for the road, certain changes are usually necessary, such as the installation of a license plate, rearview mirror, turn signal, horn and insurance. Each state has different laws, so check with your local DMV. If you`re looking for a complete street legal kit that checks all the boxes you need, check out these kits from Amazon: You must have a sticker to use your UTV or ATV on public land, and they are not allowed on public roads, roads, and highways. The crossing of these states is the same as in the previous states. Delaware does not allow UTVs and ATVs to be legal on the road. They are not operated on public roads, roads, sidewalks, or rights of way in the state, except under the following conditions: Many of these racing harnesses also require a seat upgrade, but they are worth the investment. UTVs are extremely light and prone to rollover collisions compared to most vehicles on the road. A five-point harness gives you the best chance of staying in the safety cage in the event of an accident.
You cannot operate a UTV or ATV on highway or public roads and you must have an off-road vehicle identification sticker to be legal for off-road driving. Drivers must also wear a hard hat and are not allowed to carry a passenger on public land unless the vehicle is designed for more than one passenger. In North Carolina, you`re not allowed to ride an ATV, UTV, or ATV on a highway. You are also not allowed to drive on public roads, roads or highways, except to cross that road, road or highway. When crossing the road, drivers: UTVs and ATVs may not travel on public roads, roads, or highways unless authorized by the state or federal agency. Law enforcement officers may operate UTVs and ATVs on public roads as long as it is their duty. State laws often dictate that a license plate should be no less than 12 inches and no higher than 60 inches above the ground. It shall also not exceed 24 inches on either side of the centreline of the vehicle and shall not rotate or move.
This needs to be addressed. Driving on public roads is prohibited unless expressly authorized and intended for use in ORVs or snowmobiles. Examples of permitted uses are road junctions and road links. In these areas, the maximum speed is 10 mph, unless otherwise specified. ORVs and snowmobiles must remain on the far right of the public trail; You cannot work from the trailhead to the trailhead. UTVs and ATVs can only travel on highways if they cross from one side to the other. There is no specification on how to cross. Legalizing a side-by-side is as complicated as registering an off-road motorcycle, if not more complicated. To get roadside approval, a UTV must meet most of the same safety standards as a car, and there are several modifications you need to make side-by-side on your warehouse. Some states willingly allow side-by-side on their highways, and the aftermarket has grown to fill the niches that this small market has created. Many states do not facilitate the registration of a UTV, but converting a UTV for roadside approval is a relatively simple task.
We, the undersigned, instruct members of these local governing bodies to issue ordinances to legalize the use of side-by-side, UTV and similar vehicles, commonly referred to as “Rangers”, “RZRs”, “Rhinos”, “Gators”, etc., on all roads in the State of Florida. Other monetary benefits would take the form of increased sales of these vehicles simply because they could be driven on public roads. Many people would probably like to have one of these vehicles, but cannot afford to buy the trailer and towing vehicle if they have nowhere to drive on their own property. Again, this could benefit the local community through increased revenue from taxes levied on these increased sales. Several municipalities across the country have already recognized the importance and benefits of the legal use of these vehicles on public roads. Several other states have legalized their regulated use on public roads in the state, including Oklahoma, Arizona, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. There may well be others, as many states are currently considering exactly this idea. You can obtain a title by filing an application with your county tax collector. Your application must include the owner`s real name, residential or business address, and a full description of the off-road vehicle. You must sign the application and pay the $29 fee. I searched every state law I could find to give you a detailed list of whether or not you can legalize a UTV or ATV and what it takes to get you on the road. I have listed the websites for each state, so please check your state to save you a lot of time and effort.