ATV Florida Forum

My last post got me lookin for a way to get a street legal atv. I found this.

Section 316.2074
F.S. All-terrain vehicles
(1) It is the intent of the Legislature through the adoption of this section to provide safety protection for minors while operating an all-terrain vehicle in this state.

(2) As used in this section, the term "all-terrain vehicle" means any motorized off-highway vehicle 50 inches or less in width, having a dry weight of 900 pounds or less, designed to travel on three or more low-pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebars for steering control, and intended for use by a single operator with no passenger.

(3) No person under 16 years of age shall operate, ride, or be otherwise propelled on an all-terrain vehicle unless the person wears a safety helmet meeting United States Department of Transportation standards and eye protection.

(4) If a crash results in the death of any person or in the injury of any person which results in treatment of the person by a physician, the operator of each all-terrain vehicle involved in the crash shall give notice of the crash pursuant to s. 316.066.

(5) Except as provided in this section, an all-terrain vehicle may not be operated upon the public roads, streets, or highways of this state, except as otherwise permitted by the managing state or federal agency.

(6) An all-terrain vehicle having four wheels may be used by police officers on public beaches designated as public roadways for the purpose of enforcing the traffic laws of the state. All-terrain vehicles may also be used by the police to travel on public roadways within 5 miles of beach access only when getting to and from the beach.

(7) An all-terrain vehicle having four wheels may be used by law enforcement officers on public roads within public lands while in the course and scope of their duties.

(8) A violation of this section is a non-criminal traffic infraction, punishable as a non-moving violation as provided in chapter 318.



If we could build a 4wheeled vehicle with high presure(street) tries that is over 900lbs. and 50 inches wide. Would it be legal? I know it says straddling the seat and what not, but it would not meet the exact definition of an "ATV".

On top of that you would need to put a horn and mirrors on the bike. There are safety items youi need to put on to make it street legal as well

There 2 street legal Quad in my area. And don't forget the insurance

You may can check with your sheriffs office and they may can give you some advise also. Just wondering if the Polaris Military atv weighs over 900 lbs. If so put DOT tires on it.

I dont get why it would have to be over 900 lbs. A lot of street bikes(crotch rockets) dont even weigh 700lbs. I do understand the tires and turn signals, horn etc. but it seems like they will always have excuses. I also dont understand why it would be ok for like street bikes or even certain dirtbikes but not for atvs.  :-\

It doesn't make any sense but hopefully one day they might realize that. An ATV is much more stable than a dirtbike.