SCSO clarifies laws regarding operation of four wheelers and side-by-sides

Jason Futch Reporter2@riverbendnews.org Recently, Riverbend News was asked by one of our readers to look into the laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), four-wheelers, and side-by-sides in Suwannee County due to confusion surrounding it. The reason was due to some confusion concerning the law and who can operate an ATV and where. So we decided to look into it.   What is the law regarding the safe operation of the aforementioned vehicles?  Pursuant to Section 316.2074 of the Florida Statutes, ATVs, four-wheelers and side-by-sides may not be operated on public roads or streets unless specifically authorized by a managing state or federal agency. The exception ap