§ 29-7. Vehicles and traffic.

(a)

State law. All applicable provisions of Florida law regulating the equipment and operation of vehicles will be enforced in all parks.

(b)

Traffic control. Authorized law enforcement officers and park personnel shall direct traffic as needed in parks and on roadways adjacent thereto based on existing conditions. All persons shall comply with lawful orders, signals and directions of such officers and personnel. All persons shall observe and comply with posted traffic signs.

(c)

Speed of vehicles in parks. Persons shall drive vehicles at a speed that is reasonable and prudent having due regard for the surface, width and condition of paving and the traffic thereon, particularly when near children or bicyclists. Speed of vehicles in parks shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.

(d)

Restriction to roads. Vehicles shall be driven only on designated roadways, parking areas, or other such areas as may be designated by department staff.

(e)

Parking. Vehicles shall be parked only in established parking areas or in such other areas and at such times as department staff may designate.

(f)

Enforcement. The department has the right to order removal of illegally parked and abandoned vehicles from park property at the owner's expense. A vehicle will be considered abandoned if has been on site for more than 48 hours and/or has no means of ownership identification.

(g)

Off-road vehicles. Vehicles designated as off-road vehicles may be operated in parks only in specifically designated areas.

(Ord. No. 2009-52, § 1, 12-8-2009)