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SNOWMOBILES AND ALL PURPOSE VEHICLES
For the purpose of this division the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings ascribed to them respectively.
(A) SNOWMOBILE. Any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on snow or ice, and steered by skis, runners, or caterpillar treads. (R.C. § 4519.01(A))
(B) 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 and trail bikes. The term does not include a utility vehicle as defined in R.C. § 4501.01 or any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under R.C. Chapter 4503 or R.C. Chapter 4561, and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by R.C. § 4501.01(B). (R.C. § 4519.01(B)) (Rev. eff. with 2005 S-7)
(C) 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. (R.C. § 4519.01(C)) (Rev. eff. with 2002 S-3)
(D) OPERATOR.
Any person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle. (R.C. § 4519.01(D)) (Rev. eff. with 2000 S-1)
(E) 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. (R.C. § 4519.01(E)) (Rev. eff. with 2014 S-15)
(F) LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY
or
FREEWAY.
A highway especially designed for through traffic and over which abutting property owners have no easement or right of access by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such highway, and access to which may be allowed only at highway intersections designated by the Ohio Director of Transportation. (R.C. § 5511.02)
(G) INTERSTATE HIGHWAY.
Any part of the interstate system of highways as defined in subsection (e), 90 Stat. 431 (1976), 23 U.S.C.A. 103, as amended.
(R.C. § 4519.01(H)) (Rev. eff. with 2002 S-3)
(H) ELECTRONIC
and
ELECTRONIC RECORD.
Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4501.01. (R.C. § 4519.01(J)) (Rev. eff. with 2002 S-3)
(I) ELECTRONIC DEALER.
A dealer whom the Registrar of Motor Vehicles designates under R.C. § 4519.511.
(R.C. § 4519.01(K)) (Rev. eff. with 2002 S-3) (Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75)
(J) MINI-TRUCK. A vehicle that has four wheels, is propelled by an electric motor with a rated power of 7,500 watts or less or an internal combustion engine with a piston displacement capacity of 660 cubic centimeters or less, has a total dry weight of 900 to 2,200 pounds, contains an enclosed cabin and a seat for the vehicle operator, resembles a pickup truck or van with a cargo area or bed located at the rear of the vehicle, and was not originally manufactured to meet federal motor vehicle safety standards.
(R.C. § 4519.01(L)) (Rev. eff. with 2017 S-18)
(K) STATE HIGHWAY and STATE ROUTE. Have the same meanings as in R.C. § 4511.01.
(R.C. § 4519.01(M)) (Rev. eff. with 2018 S-20)
(L) PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Has the same meaning as in R.C. § 4509.01.
(R.C. § 4519.01(N)) (Rev. eff. with 2018 S-20)
(A) In addition to any rules or regulations promulgated by the Ohio Director of Public Safety pursuant to R.C. § 4519.20 and 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:
(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) Adequate brakes. Every snowmobile, while traveling on packed snow, shall be capable of carrying a driver who weights 175 pounds or more, and, while carrying such driver, be capable of stopping in not more than 40 feet from an initial steady speed of 20 miles per hour, or locking its traction belt;
(4) A muffler system capable of precluding the omission of excessive smoke or exhaust fumes, and of limiting the engine noise of vehicles. On snowmobiles manufactured after January 1, 1973, such requirement shall include sound dampening equipment such that noise does not exceed 82 decibels on the "A" scale at 50 feet as measured according to SAE J192 (September 1970).
(R.C. § 4519.20(A)) (Rev. eff. with 2000 S-1)
(B) No person shall operate any snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle in violation of division (A)(1), (2), (3), or (4) of this section, except that equipment specified in divisions (A)(1) and (2) of this section shall not be required on snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all- purpose vehicles operated during the daylight hours. (R.C. § 4519.20(B)) (Rev. eff. with 2000 S-1)
(C) No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, rent or otherwise furnish for hire in this municipality any new snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle that fails to comply with any rule adopted by the Ohio Director of Public Safety under R.C. § 4519.20 after the effective date of the rule.
(R.C. § 4519.22(A)) (Rev. eff. with 2014 S-15)
(D) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (B) of this section shall be fined not more than $50. If the offender within the preceding year previously has committed a violation of division (B) of this section or of R.C. § 4519.20(B), whoever violates division (B) of this section shall be fined not less than $15 nor more than $100, imprisoned not more than three days, or both.
(R.C. § 4519.20(C)) (Rev. eff. with 2004 S-5) (Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75)
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates division (C) of this section shall be fined not more than $50. If the offender within the preceding year previously has committed a violation of division (C) of this section or of R.C. § 4519.22(A), whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than $15 nor more than $100, imprisoned not more than three days, or both.
(R.C. § 4519.22(B))
(A) The applicable provisions of this traffic code apply to the operation of snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles, except that no person shall operate a snowmobile, off- highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle as follows:
(1) On any state highway, including a limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way thereof, except for emergency travel during such time and in such manner as the Ohio Director of Public Safety designates or except as authorized by R.C. § 4519.41(F);
(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;
(7) During the time from sunset to sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by § 74.21.
(B) Whoever violates any of the provisions of division (A) of this section shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 or imprisoned not less than three days nor more than 30 days, or both.
(R.C. § 4519.40) (Rev. eff. with 2018 S-20) (Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75; Am. Ord. 11-1981, passed 3-4-81; Am. Ord. 8-1985, passed 2-20-85)
Cross-reference:
Operation restricted for mini-trucks and low-speed, under-speed, or utility vehicles, see § 72.495
Safety glasses or other protective eye device required, see § 74.10
Editor’s note:
Former § 74.22(B), containing provisions regarding safety glasses based on R.C. § 4511.53, has been deleted as redundant to § 74.10 of this code. (Rev. eff. with 2014 S-15)
Snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, and all-purpose vehicles may be operated as follows:
(A) To make a crossing of a highway, other than a highway as designated in § 74.22 (A)(1), whenever the crossing can be made in safety and will not interfere with the movement of vehicular traffic approaching from any direction on the highway, and provided that the operator yields the right-of-way to any approaching traffic that presents an immediate hazard;
(B) On highways in the county or township road systems, whenever the city so permits;
(C) Off and alongside a street or highway for limited distances from the point of unloading from a conveyance to the point at which the snowmobile or all purpose vehicle is intended and authorized to be operated;
(D) On the berm or shoulder of a highway, other than a highway as designated in § 74.22(A)(1), when the terrain permits such operation to be undertaken safely and without the necessity of entering any traffic lane.
(E) For snowmobiles without metal studded tracks and all- purpose vehicles, on state highways located on an island in Lake Erie, including limited access highways and freeways, between the first day of November and the thirtieth day of April, provided that all of the following conditions apply:
(1) The operator has a valid driver’s license as required under R.C. § 4519.44.
(2) The snowmobile or all-purpose vehicle is in compliance with rules governing safety equipment adopted under R.C. § 4519.20.
(3) The owner of the snowmobile or all-purpose vehicle maintains proof of financial responsibility for both on-road and off- road use of the snowmobile or all-purpose vehicle.
(4) The operator obeys all traffic rules and regulations.
(R.C. § 4519.41) (Rev. eff. with 2018 S-20) (Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75; Am. Ord. 11-1981, passed 3-4-81; Am. Ord. 66-2002, passed 10-2-02)
(A) No person who does not hold a valid, current motor vehicle driver’s or commercial driver’s license, motorcycle operator's endorsement or probationary license issued under R.C. Chapter 4506 or Chapter 4507 or a valid, current driver’s license issued by another jurisdiction, shall operate a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle on any street or highway in this municipality, on any portion of the right-of-way thereof, or on any public land or waters.
(B) No person who is less than 16 years of age shall operate a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle on any land or waters other than private property or waters owned by or leased to the person's parent or guardian, unless accompanied by another person who is 18 years of age, or older, and who holds a license as provided in division (A) hereof, except that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources may permit such operation on state controlled land under its jurisdiction when such person is less than 16 years of age and is accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a licensed driver 18 years of age or older.
(C) Whoever violates any of the provisions of this division shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 or imprisoned not less than 3 days nor more than 30 days, or both.
(R.C. § 4519.44) (Rev. eff. with 2010 S-11)(Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75; Am. Ord. 11-1981, passed 3-4-81)
(A) The operator of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle involved in any accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any person or damage to the property of any person in excess of $100 shall report the accident within 48 hours to the chief of police, and within 30 days shall forward a written report of the accident to the Ohio Registrar of Motor Vehicles on a form prescribed by the registrar. If the operator is physically incapable of making the reports and there is another participant in the accident not so incapacitated, the participant shall make the reports. In the event there is no other participant, and the operator is other than the owner, the owner, within the prescribed periods of time, make the reports.
(B) Any law enforcement officer or other person authorized by R.C. §§ 4519.42 and 4519.43, who investigates or receives information of an accident involving a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle, shall forward to the registrar a written report of the accident within 48 hours.
(R.C. § 4519.46) (Rev. eff. with 2000 S-1)
(C) Whoever violates this section shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $500 or imprisoned not less than 3 days nor more than 30 days, or both.
(Ord. 16-1975, passed 2-19-75)
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