Let me start with this. I am a retired Florida LEO having been so for 19 years and laws change. In the "olden years" when operating a ROV on private property state laws and rules do not apply. If they did you would be required to have a windshield, rearview mirrors, windshield wipers, turn signals, meet certain braking requirements and the list goes on and on and on and on. This is not to say that there aren't areas that laws and rules can and are enforced, such as privately owned parking lots with public access, malls, shopping centers ect... There are always a few ass holes out there who think they are God because they wear a badge and a gun. If you have the misfortune to come upon one of these wonderful people l would yes sir the hell out of him/ her and tell them you were not aware of the law/rule and it will not occur again. As soon as they are gone I would call their station and request to speak with a shift supervisor asking him/her to explain the rules and if he would be so kind to have a copy of same you could pick up the next work day when you came in to speak with the Chief. I bet you don't have to go see the Chief. Private roadways are ok. Government maintained roadways are a no no. That reads Federal, State, County and municipal. Roadway in Florida is defined as that land lying from the easement edge across all property to the prepared service to the opposite easement. No you cannot legally operate a ROV on the shoulder or in the ditch. They are part of the roadway. Welcome from Central Florida.
