(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 limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way thereof, except for emergency travel only during such time and in such manner as the Ohio Director of Public Safety shall designate;
(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;
(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; or
(7) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by Ohio R.C. 4519.20 or a substantially equivalent municipal ordinance.
(Ord. 275-99. Passed 9-7-99.)
(8) On any public street or highway or other public property unless otherwise provided by Council. (Ord. 8-81. Passed 1-5-81.)
(b) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned not less than 3 nor more than 30 days, or both.
(ORC 4519.40; Ord. 292-73. Passed 12-17-73; Ord. 256-03. Passed 7-21-03.)