446.01 Definitions.
446.02 Equipment.
446.03 Code application; prohibited operation.
446.04 Licensing requirements of operator.
446.05 Accident reports.
446.06 Local control within police power.
446.07 Registration of vehicles.
446.08 Operation of off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle without certificate of title; failure to surrender.
446.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
See section histories for similar State law
Power of court to impound registration certificates for certain violations - see Ohio R.C. 4519.47
Street or highway defined - see TRAF. 402.48
Operation on bicycle paths - see TRAF. 432.41
Bicycles and motorcycles generally - see TRAF. Ch. Ch. 444
Required usage of helmets and safety glasses - see TRAF. 444.02
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, trail bikes and snowmobiles, but excluding any self- propelled vehicle not principally used for purposes of personal transportation, 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.
(Ord. 60-2003. Passed 6-23-03.)
(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. The muffler system of these vehicles shall not be modified to allow the vehicle to emit smoke, fumes and/or engine noise in excess of that permitted by original factory equipment.
(Ord. 60-2003. Passed 6-23-03.)
(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.
(ORC 4519.20(A), (B))
(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(C))
(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, highway except for emergency travel, and travel by safety forces, only during such time and in such manner as the Ohio Director of Public Safety or local authority having jurisdiction shall designate;
(2) On any private property, or in any nursery or planting area, without the written permission of the owner or other person having the right to possession of the property, and such written permission must be in the possession of the person operating such vehicle ;
(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) While transporting any firearm, bow or other implement for hunting that is not unloaded and securely encased;
(6) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl;
(7) During the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise;
(8) No person operating any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle shall make or allow to be made any unreasonably loud noise or noise disturbance plainly audible to persons across real property boundary lines, while operating any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle or all-purpose vehicle within 500 feet of a residence, other than their own residence;
(9) Snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles and all-purpose vehicles may not be operated on any highways or roads within the Municipality, on the berm or shoulder of a highway, roadway or public right-of-way within the Municipality, or on any property owned by the Municipality.
(b) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall be subject to the penalty provided in Section 408.01.
(Ord. 60-2003. Passed 6-23-03.)
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