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City of San Mateo Municipal Code.

11.12.060 OFF-ROAD USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle off of the paved roadways (or parking lots designated for public use) within the City of San Mateo without the consent of the owner of the property.

(b) A tenant of the property or an employee of the owner or tenant, who is in the course and scope of employment, is conclusively presumed to have the owner's permission to operate motor vehicles on the property unless the owner is the complaining witness for prosecuting a violation of this section.

(c) This section shall not apply to public employees in the course and scope of their duties.