For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
INSURED. The same insurance requirements needed to operate a street legal motorcycle in the State of Colorado.
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV).
(1) Any self-propelled vehicle designed to travel on wheels or tracks in contact with the ground, primarily for use off of the public highways, and which is generally and commonly used to transport persons for recreational purposes. An OHV includes an all-terrain vehicle type I (ATV) or utility type vehicle (UTV), as defined in this section.
(a) ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE TYPE I (ATV). Any motor vehicle 40 inches, or over, in width, a minimum of 250 cc engine, traveling on four or more low pressure tires, having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator, having a seat height of a minimum of 24 inches when measured at the forward edge of the seat bottom, with handlebars for control and designed for or capable of traveling over unimproved terrain.
(b) UTILITY TYPE VEHICLE (UTV). Any recreational vehicle designed for and capable of traveling over unimproved terrain, traveling on four or more low pressure tires, having a width of 70 inches or less, having an unladen dry weight of 2,200 pounds or less, having a seat height of 25 to 40 inches when measured at the forward edge of the seat bottom, a minimum of 350 cc engine, and having side by side seating with a steering wheel for control.
(2) OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE does not include the following:
(a) Vehicles designed and used primarily for travel on, over or in the water;
(b) Snowmobiles;
(c) Military vehicles;
(d) Golf carts;
(e) Vehicles designed and used to carry disabled persons;
(f) Vehicles designed and used specifically for agricultural, logging or mining purposes; or
(g) Vehicles registered pursuant to C.R.S. Title 42, Art. 3 (general vehicle registration, taxation and license plate statute).
OPERATOR. The person who is in actual physical control of the vehicle.
STATE AND TOWN TRAFFIC LAWS. Laws of the State of Colorado regulating traffic and any traffic codes adopted by the town.
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE. Any current, legal license not subject to revocation or suspension.
(Ord. 2014-1, passed 7-7-2014)