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Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 821.176

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class IV all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not hold a valid driver license issued under ORS 807.040.

(2) This section does not apply to a child under the age of 16 if:

(a) The child's age complies with the manufacturer's minimum age recommendation as evidenced by the manufacturer's warning label affixed to the vehicle;

(b) The child is accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, who holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570, 390.575 or 390.577 and who is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child; and

(c) The child holds a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.577.

(3) This section does not apply if:

(a) The vehicle is used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; or

(b) The vehicle is being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.

(4) The offense described in this section, operation of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C traffic violation.

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