(A) The applicable provisions of this traffic code apply 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 Ohio Director of Public Safety designates or except as authorized by R.C. § 4519.41(F);
(2) Upon any property owned or leased by the municipality except in areas designated for such purposes.
(3) 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;
(4) On any land or waters controlled by the state, except at those locations where a sign has been posted permitting such operation;
(5) On tracks or right-of-way of any operating railroad;
(6) While transporting any firearm, bow or other implement for hunting, that is not unloaded and securely encased;
(7) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl;
(8) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by § 75.21.
(R.C. § 4519.40) ('80 Code, § 375.03)
(B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
('80 Code, § 375.99) Penalty, see § 70.99