(a) The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles, off- highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles, except that no snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle shall be operated as follows:
(1) On any street or highway except for emergency travel only during such time and in such manner as the State or local authority having jurisdiction over such street or highway shall designate, and except as provided in Section 476.04;
(2) 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 except as otherwise provided in this chapter;
(3) On any land or waters controlled by the State, except at those locations where a sign has been posted permitting such operation;
(4) On the tracks or right-of-way of any operating railroad;
(5) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl, other than through the lawful use of a firearm as defined in R.C. § 2923.11 and in compliance with all relevant provisions of state and federal law; or
(6) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by Section 476.02.
(b) Except as provided herein whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not less than 3 nor more than 30 days, or both, and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 408.01.
(c) Whoever violates section (a)(1) of this section shall be fined not more than $750.00 or imprisoned for not less than three days nor more than 60, or both.
(Ord. 08-70. Passed 4-1-08; Ord. 19-91. Passed 12-17-19.)