§ 71.05 INSURANCE.

   (A)   Any person who owns and operates an off-road vehicle over and upon county roads or who permits another person to operate an off-road vehicle owned by him or her over and upon county roads shall maintain recreational vehicle liability insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per occurrence insuring against injury to persons and damage to property arising from the use and operation of the off-road vehicle upon county roads.

   (B)   Any person who operates an off-road vehicle over and upon county roads shall carry proof of the insurance on his or her person or on or within the off-road vehicle at all times when operating an off-road vehicle on county roads.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)  Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.06 REGISTRATION/COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW.

   An off-road vehicle shall not be operated on a county road unless it is duly registered with the State Department of Natural Resources and meets all of the standards, requirements and regulations set forth in I.C. 14-16-1-1 et seq.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)  Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.07 RESTRICTIONS ON OPERATION.

   A person shall not operate an off-road vehicle:

   (A)   At a rate of speed greater than is reasonable and proper having due regard for conditions then existing;

   (B)   While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or unlawfully under the influence of narcotic or other habit forming or dangerous depressant or stimulant drug;

   (C)   During the hours from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and lighted taillight;

   (D)   On or across a cemetery or burial ground; and

   (E)   On a railroad track or railroad right-of-way, except railroad personnel in performance of their duties.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)  Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.08 OPERATION ON COUNTY ROADS.

   A person shall comply with the following when operating an off-road vehicle on a county road.

   (A)   The operator of an off-road vehicle shall abide by all traffic laws governing the operation of motor vehicles in the state as set forth in I.C. 9 and 14.

   (B)   The operator of an off-road vehicle may not cross a county road or enter upon a county road other than at right angles.

   (C)   The operator of an off-road vehicle shall bring his or her off-road vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding onto or across a county road and shall yield the right-of-way to all traffic.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)  Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.09 RIGHT TO RESTRICT OF OFF-ROAD VEHICLE TRAFFIC ON DESIGNATED COUNTY ROADS.

   (A)   The Board of Commissioners may restrict off-road vehicular traffic on county roads by designating the roads as unsuitable for off-road vehicular traffic and by posting signs on the designated roads.

   (B)   It shall be a violation of this chapter to operate an off-road vehicle on any county road so designated and posted.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)  Penalty, see § 71.99

§ 71.10 ENFORCEMENT.

   Unless otherwise prohibited by state law, all law enforcement officers having jurisdiction in the county, including officers of the State Department of Natural Resources, shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 1995-5, passed 10-18-1995)