(A) In order to qualify under this chapter, a recreational off-road vehicle must have a rollover protection system that is factory installed. Furthermore, the recreational off-road vehicle must be equipped with seatbelts for each passenger including the driver.
(B) Recreational off-road vehicle operators on city streets must be at least 18 years of age or older with a valid operator's license.
(C) No passengers are permitted on single-seat recreational off-road vehicles on city streets. All other vehicles subject to this chapter are limited to the number of passenger seats on the vehicle.
(D) No off-road vehicles will be permitted to have passengers under eight years of age.
(E) Any operator or passenger under the age of 18 must wear a helmet at all times while riding in or driving the vehicle.
(F) Recreational off-road vehicles must have at least one operating brake light when in operation on city streets.
(G) No recreational off-road vehicles are permitted on city roadways from sunset to sunrise unless they have functioning efficient lights as per state law.
(H) Recreational off-road vehicles must travel single file on city streets.
(I) All state motor vehicle laws and regulations must be followed at all times. No section of this chapter is intended to conflict with state law.
(J) Under authority as set forth in IC 9-21-1-3.3, off-road vehicles are permitted upon all highways inside of the city jurisdiction.
(Ord. 6654, passed 10-5-20) Penalty, see § 79.99