Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Quick Reference Guide
*This guide does not give a complete list of restrictions/guidelines on operating an off-highway vehicle. Read the complete ordinances by clicking either link below
ATV Ordinance.doc Ordinance 1316 - ATVs (48.5 KB)
Scooter Ordinance.doc Ordinance 1281 - Motorized Skateboards/Scooters (35.0 KB)
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Vehicle
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(ATV) |
(Snowmobile) |
(Dirtbike) |
| Driven in city limits? | Only from owner's house to the most direct route out of town. Or during snow emergency. | Only from owner's house to the most direct route out of town. Or during snow emergency. | Prohibited use within city limits. |
| Registration? | Yes, if used on city streets | Yes, if used on city streets | Not Applicable |
| Insurance? | Yes, if used on city streets | Yes, if used on city streets | Not Applicable |
| Driver's license? | Driver's license or permit (12-16 YOA may operate if completed safety course) | Driver's license or permit (12-16 YOA may operate if completed safety course) | Not Applicable |
| Passenger limits | Only per manufacturer's specs | Only per manufacturer's specs | No passengers allowed |
| Speed limits | 25 mph max on any city road | 25 mph max on any city road | Not Applicable |
| Road limits | 2-lane road or less / zoned 25 mph or less | 2-lane road or less / zoned 25 mph or less | Not Applicable |
| Light requirements | At least 1 working head lamp, tail lamp, and brake lamp if used at night | At least 1 working head lamp, tail lamp, and brake lamp if used at night | Not Applicable |
| Helmet requirements | Required for 17 YOA and under | Required for 17 YOA and under | Not Applicable |
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Vehicle
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(Motorized Scooter) |
(Pocket Rocket) |
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| Driven in city limits? | Prohibited use on sidewalks. Must obey all traffic laws and driven as far right of the roadway as possible | Prohibited use within city limits | |
| Registration? | Not required | Not Applicable | |
| Insurance? | Not required | Not Applicable | |
| Driver's license? | Not required | Not Applicable | |
| Passenger limits | No passengers allowed | Not Applicable | |
| Speed limits | 25 mph max on any city road | Prohibited use within city limits | |
| Road limits | 2-lane road or less / zoned 25 mph or less | Prohibited use within city limits | |
| Operator requirements | Atleast 14 YOA or older | Not Applicable | |
| Light requirements | At least 1 working head lamp and one rear reflector | Not Applicable | |
| Helmet requirements | Required for 17 YOA and under | Not Applicable |
