FL S1896

Defines "multipassenger all-terrain vehicle" as a motorized off-highway vehicle 55 inches or less in width, weighing 1,500 pounds or less, designed for three or more persons for recreational use on non-highway tires.

Prohibits operation on public roads with speed limits of 60 mph or greater and on any part of the State Highway System, except local governments may designate specific county roads or municipal streets after determining safe operation is possible.

Requires vehicles operated on public roads to be equipped with effective brakes, headlights, windshield, horn, steering apparatus, safe tires, mirrors, seatbelts, bumpers, and reflectorized warning devices.

Restricts operation to sunrise to sunset hours unless the responsible governmental entity approves nighttime operation with headlights, brake lights, turn signals, and windshield; prohibits operation by persons under 16 years old on public roads.

Exempts multipassenger all-terrain vehicles from license plate display requirements when operated in compliance with the statute; violations are noncriminal traffic infractions under chapter 318; effective July 1, 2021.