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Originally Posted by bmcgowan13
316.193 Driving under the influence; penalties.—
(1) A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and:
Splitting hairs but I always thought driving anywhere "in the state" under the influence was illegal. If you are on your own property and there is an accident serious enough to have FHP investigate you could be charged with DWI--anywhere in the state of Florida--including private property that is open to the public (mall parking lot). This applies to DWI and (I thought) suspended licenses and reckless operation.
Registration violation require operation on roads...
320.02 Registration required; application for registration; forms.—
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, every owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle that is operated or driven on the roads of this state shall register the vehicle in this state.
Speed requires a public roadway...
316.183 Unlawful speed.—
(1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or other conveyance or object on or entering the highway in compliance with legal requirements and the duty of all persons to use due care.
(2) On all streets or highways, the maximum speed limits for all vehicles must be 30 miles per hour in business or residence districts, and 55 miles per hour at any time at all other locations. However, with respect to a residence district, a coun...
Can You Be Arrested for DUI on Private Property in Florida? -.
If you crash your golf cart on a MMP I think local officials could charge you with DUI....even though the MPP may not be a public way... |
The key here is probable cause. The OP you referenced only mentions having a drink on a machine....on a 35 acre private property. No mention of being drunk. No LEO is going to cross that boundary over a 12 ounce beverage while exercising a household chore!