(A) OFF-ROAD VEHICLES, as that term is defined under I.C. 14-8-2-185, if appropriately registered, as required under I.C. 9-18-2.5, and if operated by an individual who has a valid motor vehicle driver’s license, as required under I.C. 14-16-1-20(c), may be operated on the public county highways of the county which are not highways in the State Highway System, and which are not within the corporate boundaries of any city or town.
(B) The off-road vehicle must meet those standards of headlight, taillight, and brakes required under I.C. 14-16-1-21.
(C) The operator of an off-road vehicle must adhere to the restrictions on operation established under I.C. 14-16-1-23 and the duties in case of accident established under I.C. 14-16-1-24.
(D) Any person operating an off-road vehicle on a county highway shall have liability insurance specifically for such off-road vehicle in accordance with the minimum insurance required for the operation of other motor vehicles on public highways.
(E) Any operator of an off-road vehicle shall carry, in his or her possession, any registration required under I.C. 9-18-2.5 and the certificate of insurance required under this section for the off-road vehicle being operated.
(F) In furtherance of the restriction established under I.C. 14-16-1-23(a)(7) prohibiting the operation of off-road vehicles within 100 feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6:00 a.m., off-road vehicles may not be operated on county highways between midnight and 6:00 a.m.
(G) No person shall operate an off-road vehicle on county highways in such a manner which causes damage to the highway or disturbs the surface of the highway. Any violator of this section, in addition to such penalties set forth in § 71.99(A), shall be responsible for all costs of repair of such damage or disturbance.
(H) Any law enforcement officer may prohibit operation of an off-road vehicle on a county highway during emergencies.
(I) All law enforcement officers in this state shall have the power, and it shall be their duty, to enforce the provisions of this section, unless otherwise prevented by state statutes regarding the enforcement of state laws.
(Ord. 2008-15, passed 11-18-2008) Penalty, see § 71.99