I tested Kawasaki's Ridge Limited UTV last year, and later proposed that it could replace some people's trucks. It has a sealed cabin, HVAC system, and infotainment system, but you can't legally drive it on public roads in many states.
Well, now a new bill would legalize UTVs on public roads in Florida. But not everyone is on board—not even some UTV manufacturers.
The pair of new Florida State Legislature bills would allow owners of UTVs who meet certain criteria to drive them on both municipal and public roads, as well as some highways with a maximum speed limit not exceeding 55 mph. Sen. Tom Wright (R) of New Smyrna Beach, is Senate Bill 88's sponsor. Senate Bill 88 also has a companion in House Bill 221, filed by Rep. Richard Gentry, R-Astor. But there's a problem.
