A. The operator of an OHV or UTV that is being driven on a road or highway pursuant to this chapter shall:
1. Possess a valid driver's license specific to the type of OHV or UTV the operator is driving.
2. Ensure that the registration of the OHV or UTV is attached to the vehicle in accordance with NRS 490.083 or a special plate issued pursuant to NRS 490.0827 is attached to the vehicle. Failure to have the required registration shall result in a fine consistent with the failure to have a motor vehicle registered.
3. Possess proof of liability insurance covering the OHV or UTV the operator is driving which meets the requirements of NRS 485.185.
4. Wear a helmet. The penalty for failing to wear a helmet shall be the same as that of a motorcyclist who fails to wear a helmet.
5. Comply with all traffic laws of this State and/or the city.
6. OHV use on city streets shall be restricted to thirty (30) minutes before sunrise through thirty (30) minutes after sunset, regardless if OHV is equipped with proper lighting, plated, and insured.
7. OHVs shall be restricted to use within the City of Ely only for purposes of accessing trail heads and public lands by way of the approved OHV routes designated in 6-12-2.
B. Speed Restriction: It is unlawful for OHVs to travel in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour when operating at any time within the City of Ely. Plated and insured UTVs shall be restricted to posted speed limits within the City of Ely.
C. Required equipment for operation on highway; exception:
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection C2 and in addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter and NRS 490.070, a person shall not operate an off-highway vehicle on a highway pursuant to this chapter and NRS 490.090 to 490.130, inclusive, unless the off-highway vehicle has:
a. At least one (1) headlamp that illuminates objects at least five hundred feet (500') ahead of the vehicle;
b. At least one (1) tail lamp that is visible from at least five hundred feet (500') behind the vehicle;
c. At least one (1) red reflector on the rear of the vehicle, unless the tail lamp is red and reflective;
d. A stop lamp on the rear of the vehicle; and
e. A muffler which is in working order and which is in constant operation when the vehicle is running.
2. The provisions of subsections C1a and C1b do not apply to an off-highway vehicle which is operated during daylight hours on a road or highway designated by the City of Ely in section 6-12-2 for the operation of the off-highway vehicle without at least one (1) headlamp specified in subsection C1a or without at least one (1) tail lamp specified in subsection C1b. (Ord. 725, 2-13- 2020; amd. Ord. 758, 7-25-2024, eff. 8-22-2024)