(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any law enforcement agency in this state may operate all-terrain vehicles as defined in s. 316.2074, golf carts as defined in s. 320.01, low-speed vehicles as defined in s. 320.01, or utility vehicles as defined in s. 320.01 on any street, road, or highway in this state while carrying out its official duties.
(2) Such vehicles must be clearly marked as vehicles of a law enforcement agency and may be equipped with special warning lights, signaling devices, or other equipment approved or authorized for use on law enforcement vehicles.
(3) The vehicle operator and passengers must wear safety gear, such as helmets, which is ordinarily required for use by operators or passengers on such vehicles.
History.—s. 1, ch. 2007-154; s. 80, ch. 2013-160; s. 5, ch. 2019-19.
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