§ 24-12-7-9. Off-highway motor vehicles—Definitions.

As used in this section:

A.

"off-highway motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle designed by the manufacturer for operation exclusively off the highway or road and includes:

(1)

"all-terrain vehicle," which means a motor vehicle fifty inches or less in width, having an unladen dry weight of one thousand pounds or less, traveling on three or more low-pressure tires and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and handlebar-type steering control;

(2)

"off-highway motorcycle," which means a motor vehicle traveling on not more than two tires and having a seat designed to be straddled by the operator and that has handlebar-type steering control; or

(3)

"recreational off-highway vehicle," which means a motor vehicle designed for travel on four or more non-highway tires, for recreational use by one or more persons and having;

(a)

a steering wheel for steering control;

(b)

non-straddle seating;

(c)

maximum speed capability greater than 35 miles per hour;

(d)

gross vehicle weight rating no greater than 1,750 pounds;

(e)

less than 80 inches in overall width, exclusive of accessories;

(f)

engine displacement of less than 1,000 cubic centimeters; and

(g)

identification by means of a 17-character vehicle identification number;

(4)

by rule of the department, any other vehicles that may enter the market that fit the general profile of vehicles operated off-highway for recreational purposes.

(Ord. No. 1567 , 5-29-18)