449.01 Definitions
449.02 Registration Required; Exceptions; Operation of Watercraft
449.03 Rules for Equipment of Snowmobiles, Off- Highway Motorcycles, and All-Purpose Vehicles
449.04 Prohibited Acts
449.05 Operation of a Mini-Truck
449.06 Permitted Operations
449.07 Driver’s License Required
449.08 Dealer to Maintain Vehicles
449.09 Reporting of Accident
449.10 Impoundment of Vehicle
449.11 Local Regulations
449.12 Operation of Off-Highway Motorcycle or All- Purpose Vehicle Without Certificate of Title
449.13 Fueling
As used in this chapter:
(a) “All-purpose vehicle” means any self- propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or on more than one (1) type of terrain, and steered by wheels or caterpillar treads, or any combination thereof, including vehicles that operate on a cushion of air, vehicles commonly known as all-terrain vehicles, all-season vehicles, mini-bikes, trail bikes, and dirt bikes. “All-purpose vehicle” does not include a utility vehicle as defined in RC 4501.01 or any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under RC Chapters 4503 or 4561, and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by division (B) of RC 4501.01.
(b) “Dealer” means any person or firm engaged in the business of manufacturing or selling snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles at wholesale or retail, or who rents, leases, or otherwise furnishes snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles for hire.
(c) “Interstate highway” means any part of the interstate system of highways as defined in subsection (e), 90 Stat. 431 (1976), 23 U.S.C. 103, as amended.
(d) “Limited access highway” and “freeway” have the same meanings as in RC 5511.02.
(e) “Mini-truck” means a vehicle that has four (4) wheels, is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of six hundred sixty (660) cubic centimeters or less, has a total dry weight of nine hundred (900) to two thousand two hundred (2,200) pounds, contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator, resembles a pickup truck or van with a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle, and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
(f) “Off-highway motorcycle” means every motorcycle, as defined in RC 4511.01, that is designed to be operated primarily on lands other than a street or highway.
(g) “Operator” means any person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle.
(h) “Owner” means any person or firm, other than a lienholder or dealer, having title to a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle, or other right to the possession thereof.
(i) “Snowmobile” means any self- propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on snow or ice, and steered by skis, runners, or caterpillar treads.
(j) “Street or highway” has the same meaning as in RC 4511.01.
(RC 4519.01; Ord. No. 726-17. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) (1) Except as provided in divisions (b), (c), and (d) of this section, no person shall operate any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all- purpose vehicle within the City unless the snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle is registered and numbered in accordance with RC 4519.03 and RC 4519.04.
(2) Except as provided in RC 4511.215, no registration is required for a mini-truck that is operated within this state. A mini-truck may be operated only in accordance with that section and RC 4519.401.
(b) (1) No registration is required for a snowmobile or off-highway motorcycle that is operated exclusively upon lands owned by the owner of the snowmobile or off-highway motorcycle, or on lands to which the owner of the snowmobile or off-highway motorcycle has a contractual right.
(2) No registration is required for an all-purpose vehicle that is used primarily for agricultural purposes when the owner qualifies for the current agricultural use valuation tax credit, unless it is to be used on any public land, trail, or right-of-way.
(3) Any all-purpose vehicle exempted from registration under division (b)(2) of this section and operated for agricultural purposes may use public roads and rights-of-way when traveling from one farm field to another, when such use does not violate RC 4519.41.
(4) No registration is required for a snowmobile or all-purpose vehicle that is operated on a state highway as authorized by division (F) of RC 4519.41.
(c) No registration is required for a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle owned and used in this state by a resident of another state whenever that state has in effect a registration law similar to this chapter and the snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle is properly registered under that state’s law. Any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all- purpose vehicle owned and used in this state by a resident of a state not having a registration law similar to this chapter shall comply with RC 4519.09.
(d) No registration is required for a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle owned and used in this state by the United States, another state, or a political subdivision thereof, but the snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all- purpose vehicle shall display the name of the owner thereon.
(e) The owner or operator of any all- purpose vehicle operated or used upon the waters in this state shall comply with RC Chapters 1547 and 1548 relative to the operation of watercraft.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (a) of this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) but not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(RC 4519.02; Ord. No. 726-17. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) Snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles shall include, but not be limited to requirements for the following items of equipment:
(1) At least one (1) headlight having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and objects at a distance of at least one hundred (100) feet ahead under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(2) At least one (1) red tail light having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to be plainly visible from a distance of five hundred (500) feet to the rear under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(3) Adequate brakes. Every snowmobile, while traveling on packed snow, shall be capable of carrying a driver who weighs one hundred seventy-five (175) pounds or more, and, while carrying such driver, be capable of stopping in not more than forty (40) feet from an initial steady speed of twenty (20) miles per hour, or locking its traction belt.
(4) A muffler system capable of precluding the emission of excessive smoke or exhaust fumes, and of limiting the engine noise of vehicles. On snowmobiles manufactured after January 1, 1973, such requirement shall include sound dampening equipment such that noise does not exceed eighty-two (82) decibels on the “A” scale at fifty (50) feet as measured according to SAE J192 (September 1970).
(b) No person shall operate any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle in violation of division (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), or (a)(4) of this section, except that equipment specified in divisions (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section shall not be required on snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles operated during the daylight hours on state controlled land under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and that are limited to off-street or off-highway use.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, whoever violates division (b) of this section shall be fined not more than fifty dollars ($50.00). If the offender within the preceding year previously has committed a violation of division (b) of this section, whoever violates division (b) of this section shall be fined not less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00), imprisoned not more than three (3) days, or both.
(RC 4519.20; Ord. No. 726-17. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code and RC Chapters 4511 and 4549 shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles, except that no person shall operate a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle as follows:
(1) On any state highway, including a limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way thereof, except for emergency travel during such time and in such manner as the Director of Public Safety shall designate;
(2) On any private property, or in any nursery or planting area, without having in his possession the written 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 wildfowl;
(7) During the time from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., unless displaying lighted lights as required by RC 4519.20;
(8) On any street or sidewalk of the City;
(9) On any property owned or leased by the City except in areas designated for such purposes;
(10) On any restricted public property. As used in this subsection, “restricted public property” means any public property other than street right-of-way and streets or highways, or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking.
(b) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) on a first offense. On a second offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. On a third or subsequent offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(RC 4519.40; Ord. No. 726-17. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
(a) Except as provided in this section and RC 4511.215, no person shall operate a mini-truck within the City.
(b) A person may operate a mini-truck on a farm for agricultural purposes only when the owner of the farm qualifies for the current agricultural use valuation tax credit. A mini-truck may be operated by or on behalf of such a farm owner on public roads and rights-of-way only when traveling from one farm field to another.
(c) A person may operate a mini-truck on property owned or leased by a dealer who sells mini- trucks at retail.
(d) Whoever violates division (a) of this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one (1) predicate motor vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates division (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If within one (1) year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of two (2) or more predicate motor vehicle or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(RC 4519.401; Ord. No. 726-17. Passed 10-16-17, eff. 10-20-17)
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