Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40D - Southwest Florida Water Management District
Chapter 40D-9 - DISTRICT LAND USE RULES
Section 40D-9.270 - Use of Motorized Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles, Boats, and Aircraft

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 40D-9.270

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Motorized vehicles that are licensed for Florida highway use are allowed on District Lands in designated areas. Use of all-terrain, off-road, or other motorized vehicles not licensed for Florida highway use is prohibited on District Lands except by a Special Use Authorization for access by mobility impaired persons, research studies, or data collection.

(2) Motorized vehicles licensed for Florida highway use shall be operated by licensed drivers only on roads designated as open for motorized vehicles.

(3) Motorized vehicles shall not exceed posted speed limits. If no speed limit is posted, the speed limit shall be 20 miles per hour.

(4) For purposes of this section, the term "boating" includes both motorized and non-motorized boats.

(5) Boating is allowed on all District-owned waterways (canals, impoundments, etc.) subject to the following:

(a) Boats traveling within 500 feet of any District structure or levee shall not exceed idle speed unless otherwise indicated by signs.

(b) Boats shall not be operated in a manner which would damage plants, animals or other environmental resources.

(c) Boat use shall be limited to areas posted as open for boats.

(d) The District shall limit boating by engine horsepower, speed, or vessel type as necessary for public safety, resource protection, or protection of District facilities or equipment, and these limitations shall be specific to each water body. Areas closed to boating and boating limitations shall be designated by signs.

(e) The mooring of any boat on any District Lands for more than 24 continuous hours is prohibited, unless otherwise posted. The mooring of any boat on any District Lands for less than 24 continuous hours is authorized, unless otherwise posted.

(f) No person shall operate an airboat or vessel beyond posted signage or on upland areas.

(5) Boats on trailers shall only be launched in designated areas.

(6) Parking a motor vehicle or trailer in an unauthorized location or in a manner blocking roads, gates, firelines, monitoring wells, or water control structures is prohibited. Parking of commercial vehicles and trailers is prohibited unless authorized by Special Use Authorization.

(7) Taking off or landing aircraft on District Lands is prohibited unless authorized by a Special Use Authorization.

(8) Unmanned aerial vehicles, including recreational drones, are prohibited from taking off or landing on District Lands unless authorized by the District.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.1391(6) FS. Law Implemented 373.1391, 373.59 FS.

New 7-20-04, Amended 6-23-21.

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