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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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