(A) All-Terrain Vehicles operating under this chapter must be operated in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including, without limitation, all applicable Traffic Law requirements (including, without limitations, O.R.S. 811.255) and all posted speed limits. It is the responsibility of the operator to be aware of which city streets are open to use by All-Terrain Vehicles.
(B) Any operator or passenger must wear a Motorcycle Helmet with a fastened chin strap while operating or riding as a passenger on an ATV without seatbelts and roll bars or cages when operated under this chapter. All operators and passengers under the age of 18 must wear a Motorcycle Helmet with a fastened chin strap while operating or riding as a passenger on any ATV, whether equipped with seatbelts or roll bars or cages, operated under this chapter.
(C) A person must be properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness while operating or riding as a passenger on an ATV operated under this chapter if such ATV was required to be equipped with safety belts or safety harnesses at the time the ATV was manufactured or safety belts or safety harnesses have been installed on the ATV.
(D) All-Terrain Vehicles operated under this chapter must be operated in compliance with all posted speed limits and may not be operated:
(1) At a rate of speed greater than reasonable under the existing conditions; or
(2) In a negligent manner so as to endanger or cause injury, death, and/or damage to the operator or person or property of another.
(E) All-Terrain Vehicles operated under this chapter shall be equipped with headlights and taillights, which must be illuminated at all times when the ATV is operated under this chapter. All-Terrain Vehicles may only be operated during daylight hours unless equipped with lighted turn signals. For purposes of this section, daylight hours mean one-half hour after sunrise to one-half hour before sunset.
(Ord. 2020-560, passed 5-11-2020)