375.01 Definitions.
375.02 Equipment.
375.03 Code application; prohibited operation.
375.04 Permitted operation.
375.05 Licensing requirements of operator.
375.06 Accident reports.
375.07 Local control within police power.
375.08 Registration of vehicles.
375.09 Operation of off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle without certificate of title; failure to surrender.
CROSS REFERENCES
See section histories for similar State law
Power of trial court of record to impound registration certificates for certain violations - see Ohio R.C. 4519.47
Street or highway defined - see TRAF. 301.44
Operation on bicycle paths - see TRAF. 331.39
Required usage of helmets and safety glasses - see TRAF. 371.02(f)
As used in this chapter:
(a) "All-purpose vehicle." Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or on more than one 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 and trail bikes. The term does not include a utility vehicle as defined in Ohio R.C. 4501.01 or any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4503 or Ohio R.C. Chapter 4561, and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by Ohio R.C. 4501.01(B).
(b) "Dealer." 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) "Electronic" and "electronic record." Have the same meanings as in Ohio R.C. 4501.01.
(d) "Electronic dealer." A dealer whom the Registrar of Motor Vehicles designates under Ohio R.C. 4519.511.
(e) "Interstate highway." Any part of the interstate system of highways as defined in subsection (e), 90 Stat. 431 (1976), 23 U.S.C. 103, as amended.
(f) "Limited access highway" or "freeway." Have the same meanings as in Ohio R.C. 5511.02.
(g) "Off-highway motorcycle." Every motorcycle, as defined in Ohio R.C. 4511.01, that is designed to be operated primarily on lands other than a street or highway.
(h) "Operator." Any person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle.
(i) "Owner." 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.
(j) "Snowmobile." Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on snow or ice, and steered by skis, runners or caterpillar treads.
(k) "Street" or "highway." Have the same meaning as in Ohio R.C. 4511.01.
(ORC 4519.01)
(a) In addition to any rules or regulations promulgated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety pursuant to Ohio R.C. 4519.20 and Ohio R.C. Chapter 119, equipment of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles shall include but not necessarily be limited to requirements for the following items of equipment:
(1) At least one headlight having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to reveal persons and objects at a distance of at least 100 feet ahead under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(2) At least one red tail light having a minimum candlepower of sufficient intensity to be plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear under normal atmospheric conditions during hours of darkness;
(3) Every snowmobile, while traveling on packed snow, shall be capable of carrying a driver who weighs 175 pounds or more, and, while carrying such driver, be capable of stopping in no more than 40 feet from an initial steady speed of 20 miles per hour, or locking its traction belt; and
(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 82 decibels on the "A" scale at 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 this section, except that equipment specified in division (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.
(c) Except as otherwise provided in this division, 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 or of Ohio R.C. 4519.20(B), 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 days, or both.
(ORC 4519.20)
(a) The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycle/dirt bike, and all-purpose vehicles/ATV type vehicles except that no snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle/dirt bike and all-purpose vehicle/ATV type vehicle shall be operated:
(1) On any public space, street or highway within the City of Euclid.
(2) On any private property without permission of the owner or person having the right to possession of the property. Operation on private property cannot be within 50 feet of any sidewalk, street or highway or another residence other than that of the vehicle owner. Hours of operation on private property shall be prohibited between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
(3) To park, stand or stop a snowmobile, off highway motorcycle/dirt bike, and all-purpose vehicle/ATV type vehicle on public property, public space, street or highway within the City of Euclid.
(4) On the tracks or right of way of any operating railroad.
(b) Section (a) of this subsection shall not apply to a person who is in the process of immediately loading a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle/dirt bike, or all-purpose vehicle/ATV type vehicle to another jurisdiction or private property within the City of Euclid.
(c) A law enforcement officer may impound a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle/dirt bike, or all-purpose vehicle/ATV type vehicle when:
(1) The identity of the operator is unknown.
(2) The operator has no proof of consent from the owner of the land to operate on private property.
(3) The operator is in violation of any provision of this section.
(4) There is an accident resulting in property damage, injury or death that occurs while operated in violation of this section.
(5) Impoundment as required as evidence of a crime.
(Ord. 126-2022. Passed 11-7-22.)
Snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles may be operated as follows:
(a) To make a crossing of a highway, other than a highway as designated in Ohio R.C. 4519.40(A)(1) or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, whenever the crossing can be made in safety and will not interfere with the movement of vehicular traffic approaching from any direction on the highway, and provided that the operator yields the right-of-way to any approaching traffic that presents an immediate hazard;
(b) On highways in the county or township road systems whenever the local authority having jurisdiction over such highways so permits;
(c) Off and alongside street or highway for limited distances from the point of unloading from a conveyance to the point at which the snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle is intended and authorized to be operated;
(d) On the berm or shoulder of a highway, other than a highway as designated in Ohio R.C. 4519.40(A)(1) or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance, when the terrain permits such operation to be undertaken safely and without the necessity of entering any traffic lane;
(e) On the berm or shoulder or a county or township road, while traveling from one area of operation of the snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle to another such area.
(ORC 4519.41)
(a) No person who does not hold a valid, current motor vehicle driver's or commercial driver's license, motorcycle operator's endorsement or probationary license, issued under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4506 or Ohio R.C. Chapter 4507, shall operate a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle on any street or highway in this Municipality, on any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or on any public land or waters.
(b) No person who is less than 16 years of age shall operate a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle on any land or waters other than private property or waters owned by or leased to the person's parent or guardian, unless accompanied by another person who is 18 years of age or older, and who holds a license as provided in division (a) of this section, except that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources may permit such operation on State controlled land under its jurisdiction when such person is less than 16 years of age but is 12 years of age or older and is accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a licensed driver 18 years of age or older.
(ORC 4519.44)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
(a) The operator of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle involved in any accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any person or damage to the property of any person in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall report the accident within 48 hours to the Chief of Police, and within 30 days shall forward a written report of the accident to the Ohio Registrar of Motor Vehicles on a form prescribed by the Registrar. If the operator is physically incapable of making the reports and there is another participant in the accident not so incapacitated, the participant shall make the reports. In the event there is no other participant, and the operator is other than the owner, the owner, within the prescribed periods of time, shall make the reports.
(b) Any law enforcement officer or other person authorized by Ohio R.C. 4519.42 and 4519.43 who investigates or receives information of an accident involving a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle shall forward to the Registrar a written report of the accident within 48 hours.
(ORC 4519.46)
(c) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.
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