Florida Administrative Code › 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES › 5I - Florida Forest Service › Chapter 5I-4 - FORESTRY › Section 5I-4.003 - Vehicular, Animal and Pedestrian Control

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) All traffic laws of the State are
				applicable to managed lands except designated OHV recreation areas or as
				otherwise provided by these rules.
(2) No person shall operate any motor vehicle
				on managed lands at a speed greater than 30 m.p.h., unless otherwise
				posted.
(3) The speed limit in
				developed recreational areas such as camping facilities and day use areas is 10
				m.p.h., unless otherwise posted.
(4) No person shall drive any vehicle on
				managed lands at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under existing
				conditions or in such a manner that disregards the actual and potential
				hazards.
(5) No person shall
				operate any motor vehicle on managed lands except on designated roads, parking
				areas, or other areas established and specifically identified by the
				Service.
(6) No person shall
				operate any off-highway vehicle on managed lands except in areas designated
				specifically for their use or unless specifically authorized by the
				Service.
(7) No person shall
				operate a motor vehicle on managed lands unless the vehicle displays a valid
				license tag and is operated by a properly licensed driver.
(8) No motor vehicles are permitted on any
				sand bar along or within the streams of any managed lands, or on any other area
				specifically prohibited by the Service.
(9) No person shall operate or ride an
				off-highway vehicle on managed lands unless such person is wearing protective
				headgear and adheres to the other operating provisions of Sections
				316.211,
				316.2074 and
				316.2085, F.S.
(10) No person shall leave an unattended
				vehicle on any designated road or trail in such a manner as to obstruct
				traffic.
(11) No person shall
				takeoff or land an aircraft on managed lands, except at a runway or a helispot
				and only with authorization from the Service, and such authorization shall be
				based upon a determination that the takeoff or landing will not endanger the
				health, safety or welfare of any person; potentially damage the forest
				resources; or interfere with management objectives of that forest as provided
				in that forest's management plan. Authorization from the Service is not
				required in an emergency or for Service official business.
(12) No person shall bring horses or horse
				trailers into camping facilities, unless allowed in a designated facility or
				with written permission granted by the Service. The Service will grant
				permission upon a determination that there is no threat to public safety, or to
				the condition of the camping facilities and that the horses and horse trailers
				do not constitute a nuisance.
(13)
				No person shall ride or lead horses off designated horse trails or field trial
				runs, or on unnamed or unnumbered forest roads, except upon showing that a
				special request has been made to, and written permission granted by, the
				Service. No person shall stage, ride or lead any horse on managed lands except
				on a designated trail or at a designated trailhead or designated access points.
				The Service will grant permission upon a determination that there is no threat
				to public safety or to the condition of these particular areas and those acts
				do not constitute a nuisance.
(14)
				No person shall ride horses before sunrise or after sunset on designated horse
				trails that are located on designated roads.
(15) No person shall bring any horse onto
				managed lands without having in their possession a record of a current negative
				Coggins test for Equine Infectious Anemia as required by Rule
				5C-18.010, F.A.C.
(16) Hiking trails and nature trails are for
				foot traffic only unless the trails follow designated roads or are part of
				trails designated for multi-use.
(17) Unless otherwise posted, designated
				roads and trails are open year round.
(18) The Service will temporarily or
				permanently close any road, trail, facility, or area, or restrict the use
				thereof upon determination that there is a danger to the health, safety and
				welfare of any person; potential damage to the resources; or when it is
				determined necessary in the proper management of the
				forest.
Rulemaking Authority 589.011(4), 589.071 FS. Law
					 Implemented 589.04, 589.071 FS.
New 5-24-92, Amended 1-19-95, 11-6-95, 5-31-04, 5-16-12,
					 9-30-15, 8-28-16.