Florida statute

Fla. Stat. § 860.04 — Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free

Current through 2025 Florida Statutes

Part of Chapter 860: Offenses Concerning Aircraft, Motor Vehicles, Vessels, and Railroads, Florida Statutes.

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Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free

Full text of Fla. Stat. § 860.04

Statutory text current through the 2025 Florida Statutes. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Florida.

Fla. Stat. § 860.04Primary source, current through the 2025 Florida Statutes

Any person who, without permission of those having authority, with the intention of being transported free, rides or attempts to ride on any railroad train in this state shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

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Is riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?

Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free is a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 860.04.

Which Florida statute covers riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free?

Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free is governed by Fla. Stat. § 860.04 (Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free).

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