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FL H0659

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2019

Primary Sponsor

Brett Hage

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum authorized width for ATVs from 50 inches to 55 inches and maximum dry weight from 1,200 pounds to 1,500 pounds

  • Increases maximum authorized width for ROVs (recreational off-highway vehicles) from 65 inches to 80 inches and maximum dry weight from 2,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds

  • Amends definitions in Florida Statutes sections 261.03, 316.2074, and 317.0003 to reflect the new size and weight limits

  • Maintains existing restriction that ATVs may only operate on public roads during daytime on unpaved roadways with speed limits under 35 mph

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Off-Highway Vehicles

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 310 (Ch. 2019-19)

4/17/2019

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/19/2019
Transportation and Tourism Appropriations Subcommittee3/6/2019
Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee2/13/2019

Full Bill Text

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