377.01 Equipment.
377.02 Code application; prohibited operation.
377.03 Permitted operation.
377.04 Licensing requirements of operator.
377.05 Registration of vehicles.
377.06 Accident reports.
377.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
See sectional histories for similar State law
Power of trial court of record to impound registration certificate for certain violations-see Ohio R.C. 4519.47
Power to regulate; municipal licensing prohibited-see Ohio R.C. 4519.48
Street or highway defined-see TRAF. 301.57
Required usage of helmets and safety glasses-see TRAF. 373.02 (f)
Equipment of snowmobiles and all purpose vehicles shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, requirements for the following items:
(a) 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;
(b) At least one red taillight 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;
(c) Adequate brakes. Every snowmobile shall, while traveling on packed snow, be capable of carrying a driver who weighs 175 pounds or more, and, while carrying such driver, be capable of stopping in not more than forty feet from an initial steady speed of twenty miles per hour, or locking its traction belt.
(d) A muffler system capable of precluding the emission 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 eighty-two decibels on the "A" scale at fifty feet as measured according to SAE J192 (September 1970);
(e) No person shall operate any snowmobile or all purpose vehicle in violation of this section, except that equipment specified in subsections (a) and (b) hereof shall not be required on snowmobiles or all purpose vehicles operated during the daylight hours on State controlled land under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and that are limited to off-highway use.
(ORC 4519.20)
The applicable provisions of this Traffic Code shall be applied to the operation of snowmobiles and all purpose vehicles, except that no snowmobile or all purpose vehicle shall be operated as follows:
(a) On any street or highway except in a declared state of emergency by the Mayor or other person designed to act in his behalf, and except as provided in Section 377.03.
(b) Upon any property owned or leased by the Municipality except in areas designated for such purposes as provided in Section 377.07.
(c) 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;
(d) On any land or waters controlled by the State, except at those locations where a sign has been posted permitting such operation;
(e) On tracks or right of way of any operating railroad;
(f) While transporting any firearm, bow or other implement for hunting, that is not unloaded and securely encased;
(g) For the purpose of chasing, pursuing, capturing or killing any animal or wild fowl;
(h) During the time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying lighted lights as required by Section 377.01.
(ORC 4519.40)
Snowmobiles and all purpose vehicles being used for winter travel may be operated as follows:
(a) To make a crossing of a highway, other than a freeway or limited access or interstate highway, 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 local authority having jurisdiction over such highway 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.
(ORC 4519.41)
(a) No person who does not hold a valid, current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license, motorcycle operator's endorsement or probationary license issued under Ohio R.C. Chapter 4507, shall operate a snowmobile or all purpose vehicle on any street or highway, on any portion of the right of way thereof, or on any public land or waters. This subsection shall not be construed to permit the holder of such a license to operate a snowmobile or all purpose vehicle in violation of Section 377.02.
(b) No person who is less than sixteen years of age shall operate a snowmobile or all purpose vehicle on any land or waters other than private property or waters owned by or leased to such person's parent or guardian, unless accompanied by another person who is eighteen years of age, or older, and who holds a license as provided in subsection (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 sixteen years of age but is twelve years of age or older and is accompanied by a parent or guardian who is a licensed driver eighteen years of age or older.
(ORC 4519.44)
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