(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. [2011 c.360 § 6]

821.176 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS Chapter 821 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

[1985 c.459 § 18; repealed by 1999 c.977 § 38]

[1995 c.774 § 3; repealed by 1999 c.977 § 38]

[1987 c.587 4,5; 1989 c.661 § 1; 1993 c.751 § 105; 1995 c.774 § 5; renumbered 821.145 in 1995]

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