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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for:
a. Any person to operate or ride as a passenger on any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike without wearing a protective helmet approved by the chief administrator. Any helmet shall be of a type acceptable for use in conjunction with motorcycles as provided in sections 6 to 9 of P.L.1967, c. 237 (C.39:3-76.7 through 39:3-76.10).
b. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike that is not equipped with working headlights, taillights, brakes, and proper mufflers as supplied by the motor manufacturer for the particular model, without modifications, nor shall any person operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike in any manner as to cause a harsh, objectionable, or unreasonable noise.
c. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike at any time and in any manner intended or reasonably to be expected to harass, drive, or pursue any wildlife.
d. Any person to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike during the hours from 1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise without having lighted headlights and lighted taillights.
e. Any person to operate any snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike on the land of another without first securing the permission of the landowner or the landowner's duly authorized representative.
f. Any person to operate a snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, or dirt bike upon railroad or right-of-way of an operating railroad, except railroad personnel in the performance of their duties.
g. Any person to violate any provision of P.L.1973, c. 307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.) or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to P.L.1973, c. 307 (C.39:3C-1 et seq.).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 39. Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation 39 § 3C-19 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-39-motor-vehicles-and-traffic-regulation/nj-st-sect-39-3c-19/
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