Section 13154-A - Age restrictions1.Minimum age. Except as provided in subsection 6, a person under 10 years of age may not operate an ATV.A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [2021, c. 184, §15 (AMD).]
2.Permitting child under 10 years to operate ATV. Except as provided in subsection 6, a person may not permit a child under 10 years of age to operate an ATV. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
3.Unlawfully operating ATV by person 10 to under 16 years of age. Except as provided in subsection 6, a person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may not operate an ATV unless that person has successfully completed a training course approved by the department pursuant to section 13152 and is accompanied by an adult. Proof of having completed a training course must be presented for inspection upon request of a law enforcement officer. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [2011, c. 253, §36 (AMD).]
4.Person under 16 years of age crossing public way. A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless the crossing is in accordance with section 13157-A, subsection 6, paragraph A and the person satisfies the requirements of subsection 3. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
5.Permitting an unaccompanied person under 16 years of age to operate an ATV. Except as provided in subsection 6, a person may not permit an unaccompanied person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age to operate an ATV. A. A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation for which a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 may be adjudged. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. A person who violates this subsection after having been adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a Class E crime. [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).] [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]
6.Exceptions for certain property. This section does not apply to the operation of an ATV on: A. The land on which the operator is domiciled; [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]B. Land owned or leased by the operator's parent or guardian; or [2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §404 (NEW); 2003, c. 655, Pt. B, §422 (AFF); 2003, c. 695, Pt. B, §12 (NEW); 2003, c. 695, Pt. C, §1 (AFF).]C. A safety training site approved by the department. [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §18 (RPR).] [2005, c. 397, Pt. E, §18 (AMD).]
Amended by 2021SP1, c. 184,§ 15, eff. 10/18/2021.Amended by 2011, c. 253,§ 36, eff. 6/8/2011.2003, c. 655, §B404 (NEW) . 2003, c. 655, §B422 (AFF) . 2003, c. 695, §B12 (NEW) . 2003, c. 695, §C1 (AFF) . 2005, c. 397, §E18 (AMD) .