[R.O. 2011 § 365.070; R.O. 2009
§ 76.30; CC 1981 § 18-215; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993; Ord. No. 21-174, 11-2-2021]
For the purposes of this Article,
the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates
or requires a different meaning.
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
Any motorized vehicle manufactured and used exclusively for
off-highway use, with an unladen dry weight of one thousand five hundred
(1,500) pounds or less, traveling on three (3), four (4) or more low
pressure tires, with either: a seat designed to be straddled by the
operator and handlebars for steering control, but excluding an electric
bicycle; or a width of fifty (50) inches or less, measured from outside
of tire rim to outside of tire rim, regardless of seating or steering
arrangement.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.080; R.O. 2009
§ 76.31; CC 1981 § 18-216; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993]
A. No person shall operate an all-terrain
vehicle upon the streets of this City, except as follows:
1.
All-terrain vehicles operated for
agricultural purposes or industrial on-premises purposes between the
official sunrise and sunset on the day of operation.
2.
All-terrain vehicles owned and operated
by a governmental entity for official use.
B. No person shall operate an all-terrain
vehicle upon the sidewalks of this City.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.090; R.O. 2009
§ 76.32; CC 1981 § 18-217; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993]
No person shall operate an all-terrain
vehicle within any stream or river in this City, except that all-terrain
vehicles may be operated within waterways which flow within the boundaries
of land which an all-terrain vehicle operator owns or has permission
to be upon.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.100; R.O. 2009
§ 76.33; CC 1981 § 18-218; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993]
A person operating an all-terrain
vehicle on a street pursuant to an exception covered in this Chapter
shall have a valid operator's or chauffeur's license, but shall not
be required to have an examination for the operation of a motorcycle
and the vehicle shall be operated at speeds of less than thirty (30)
miles per hour. When operated on a street, an all-terrain vehicle
shall have a bicycle safety flag, which extends not less than seven
(7) feet above the ground, attached to the rear of the vehicle. The
bicycle safety flag shall be triangular in shape with an area of not
less than thirty (30) square inches and shall be DayGlos™ in color.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.110; R.O. 2009
§ 76.34; CC 1981 § 18-219; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993]
A. No person shall operate an all-terrain
vehicle:
1.
In any careless way so as to endanger
the person or property of another;
2.
While under the influence of alcohol
or any controlled substance; or
3.
Without a securely fastened safety
helmet on the head of an individual who operates an all-terrain vehicle,
or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by an all-terrain vehicle,
unless the individual is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
[R.O. 2011 § 365.120; R.O. 2009
§ 76.35; CC 1981 § 18-220; Ord.
No. 93-86, 4-21-1993]
No operator of an all-terrain vehicle
shall carry a passenger, except for agricultural purposes.