§ 24-12-7-9.2. Operation of off-highway motor vehicles on streets or highways—Prohibited areas.

A.

No person shall operate an off-highway motor vehicle on any limited access street at any time or any paved street or highway except as provided in Subsection B, C, D or E of this section.

B.

Off-highway motor vehicles may cross streets or highways, except limited access highways or freeways, if the crossings are made after coming to a complete stop prior to entering the street. Off-highway motor vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic and shall begin a crossing only when it can be executed safely and then crossing in the most direct manner, as close to a perpendicular angle as possible.

C.

If authorized by ordinance or resolution of a local authority or the State Transportation Commission, a recreational off-highway vehicle or an all-terrain vehicle may be operated on a paved street or highway owned and controlled by the authorizing authority if:

(1)

the vehicle has one or more headlights and one or more taillights that comply with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act;

(2)

the vehicle has brakes, mirrors and mufflers;

(3)

the operator has valid driver's licenses or permits as required under the Motor Vehicle Code and off-highway motor vehicle safety permits as required under the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act;

(4)

the operator is insured in compliance with the provisions of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act; and

(5)

the operator of the vehicle is using eye protection that comply with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act; and

(6)

if the operator is under eighteen years of age, the operator is wearing a safety helmet that complies with the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act.

D.

Except for sections of the Motor Vehicle Code that are in conflict with the licensing and equipment requirements of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act, any operator using an off-highway motor vehicle on a paved street or highway shall be subject to the requirements and penalties for operators of moving or parked vehicles under the Motor Vehicle Code.

E.

NOT ADOPTED—Per Ordinance 1529

F.

NOT ADOPTED—Per Ordinance 1529

G.

NOT ADOPTED—Per Ordinance 1529

H.

NOT ADOPTED—Per Ordinance 1529

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