Southern York County Life

ATVs, snowmobiles and cars don’t mix

ATV and Snowmobile owner/operators should be aware of and heed the following Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code regulations.

Section 7711.1 Registration of snowmobile and ATV
Unless you are operating your snowmobile or ATV on your property, the snowmobile and/or ATV must be registered with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and display a registration plate.

Section 7721 Operation on streets and highways
It is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or ATV on any street or highway. When Mayor Hall declares a Snow Emergency, it is done so as to clear the streets of snow. Said Snow Emergency in no way grants you permission to operate your ATV or snowmobile on the streets, highways or alleys of Stewartstown.

Section 7725 Operation by persons under the age of sixteen
No person under the age of 16 shall operate a snowmobile or ATV in the Commonwealth unless they are under the direct supervision of a person 18 years of age or older, or under the direct supervision of a certified safety instructor, or on land owned or leased by a parent or legal guardian, or hold a safety certificate issued by the Commonwealth, another state or Province of Canada.

Section 7726 Operation in safe manner
Snowmobile and ATV operators and their passengers must wear a securely fastened helmet of a type and design approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Section 7729 Liability of owner for negligence
As the owner of a snowmobile or ATV, you are liable and responsible for any death or injury to person or damage to property resulting from negligence in the use or operation of such snowmobile or ATV.

Section 7730 Liability Insurance
Any Snowmobile or ATV for which registration is required under this chapter must have liability insurance coverage issued by an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this Commonwealth.

Fines and costs for violating the above sections range from $25.00 to more than $300.00. Snowmobile and ATV operators and owners will be prosecuted.

For additional information concerning the safe operation of snowmobiles and ATVs, contact the Stewartstown Police Department, 993-5308.

Source: Stewartstown Police Department (we obtain permission for external material)
Posted by Dan Baldwin on 12/20/2003 at 10:43 AM in News

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