Palm Desert Municipal Code Ch. 10.88 Off-Road Vehicles

No person shall drive a motor vehicle on lands belonging to or occupied by another without having in his immediate possession and, upon request of a peace officer, displaying written permission from the owner of much lands, his agent, or the person in lawful possession thereof; but this section shall not apply to a person having lawful business with the owner.

(Ord. 289 § 1, 1982)

This chapter shall not apply on public or private lands expressly set apart for the use of motor vehicles by or with permission of the owner of such lands pursuant to any zoning permit or other permit or licensing procedure authorized by law. This chapter shall not apply upon any public highway, street, road or alley within the limits of any city.

(Ord. 289 § 1, 1982)

This chapter shall not apply to the use of farm vehicles for agricultural purposes, vehicles being used for grading or construction purposes, vehicles being used for governmental purposes, or golf carts being used on golf courses.

(Ord. 289 § 1, 1982)

Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to interfere with the right of any government agency to regulate, prohibit or permit the use of motor vehicles on property owned by it or under its control and under its jurisdiction, nor to permit or authorize any trespass or nuisance.

(Ord. 209 § 1, 1982)

A violation of this chapter is a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment in the County Jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 289 § 1, 1982)