(a) The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles and all-purpose vehicles, except that no snowmobile, off- highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle shall be operated as follows:
(1) On any street or highway except for emergency travel only during such time and in such manner as the State or local authority having jurisdiction over such street or highway shall designate, and except as provided in Section 476.04;
(2) On any private property, or in any nursery or planting area, without the permission of the owner or other person having the right to possession of the property;
(3) On any land or waters controlled by the State, except at those locations where a sign has been posted permitting such operation;
(4) On the tracks or right of way of any operating railroad;
(5) While transporting any firearm, bow or other implement for hunting, that is not unloaded and securely encased;
(6) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl; or
(7) During the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by Section 476.02.
(ORC 4519.40)
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 408.01.