§ 6-404. Use of a vehicle on private property

   (a) Scope of section. -- This section does not apply to:

   (1) a vessel;

   (2) a military, fire, or law enforcement vehicle;

   (3) a farm-type tractor, other agricultural equipment used for agricultural purposes, or construction equipment used for agricultural purposes or earth moving;

   (4) earth-moving or construction equipment used for those purposes; or

   (5) a lawn mower, snowblower, garden or lawn tractor, or golf cart while being used for its designed purpose.

(b) Prohibited. -- Except when traveling on a clearly designated private driveway, a person may not use a vehicle or off-road vehicle on private property unless the person has in the person's possession the written permission of the owner or tenant of the private property.

(c) Penalty. -- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or a fine not exceeding $ 500 or both.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 576(c)(2), 577(a)(3), (b); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; 2003, ch. 21, § 1.