ohioflatlander
07-06-2009, 10:52 AM
Hey everyone hope everyone had a safe July 4th!! My question is about riding my 4 wheeler on Township Roads aroung my camp. My machine is registered and I keep insurance on it. If I read the panphlet that I got when I registered it. It says it's ok to ride on township roads if there is no ordinance against it. ??? How do I find out? No police in my township? Would the county Sheriff be the next to ask? I know others do this all the time, I just wanted to know if it's legal or not.
Thanks for any help!
Below is what I have found...Ohio revised Code..
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4519-
see Ohio Revised Code chapter 4519 (http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/index3.cfm?GRDescription1=revised%20code&GRDescription2=title%2045&GRDescription3=&TextField=%3CJD%3A%224519%22%3ECHAPTER%204519%3A%2 0SPECIAL%20VEHICLES&GRStructure1=4519&GRStructure2=)for online details
Registration All ORVs (off-road vehicles- ATVs, dirtbikes, snowmobiles) must be properly registered with the BMV.
Registration costs $7.25 and is good for 3 years. (Fees subject to change)
The alphanumberic sticker must be affixed to your machine.
All ORV owners will need to present proof of ownership when registering their vehicle with the BMV.
Operation Regulations
An ORV may be used:
to cross a highway other than a limited access highway or freeway
on county and township highways whenever approved by those having jurisdictional authority over them
off and alongside streets or highways from the place of unloading the vehicle to the place at which it is intended and authorized to be used
on the berm or shoulder of any highway, other than a limited access highway, or freeway when the terrain is such that the vehicle can be used safely
on the berm or shoulder of a county or township road when traveling from one area of operation to another
An ORV may NOT be used:
on any limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way
on any private property without special permission of owner or in any nursery or planting area
on any state-controlled land or waters except those which have been posted as permitting ORVs
on track or right-of-way of any operating railroad
when carrying a loaded or un-cased firearm, bow or other hunting implement
to chase, pursue, capture or kill any animal or wildlife
from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying a lighted headlight and taillight as required under equipment regulations
Thanks for any help!
Below is what I have found...Ohio revised Code..
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4519-
see Ohio Revised Code chapter 4519 (http://onlinedocs.andersonpublishing.com/revisedcode/index3.cfm?GRDescription1=revised%20code&GRDescription2=title%2045&GRDescription3=&TextField=%3CJD%3A%224519%22%3ECHAPTER%204519%3A%2 0SPECIAL%20VEHICLES&GRStructure1=4519&GRStructure2=)for online details
Registration All ORVs (off-road vehicles- ATVs, dirtbikes, snowmobiles) must be properly registered with the BMV.
Registration costs $7.25 and is good for 3 years. (Fees subject to change)
The alphanumberic sticker must be affixed to your machine.
All ORV owners will need to present proof of ownership when registering their vehicle with the BMV.
Operation Regulations
An ORV may be used:
to cross a highway other than a limited access highway or freeway
on county and township highways whenever approved by those having jurisdictional authority over them
off and alongside streets or highways from the place of unloading the vehicle to the place at which it is intended and authorized to be used
on the berm or shoulder of any highway, other than a limited access highway, or freeway when the terrain is such that the vehicle can be used safely
on the berm or shoulder of a county or township road when traveling from one area of operation to another
An ORV may NOT be used:
on any limited access highway or freeway or the right-of-way
on any private property without special permission of owner or in any nursery or planting area
on any state-controlled land or waters except those which have been posted as permitting ORVs
on track or right-of-way of any operating railroad
when carrying a loaded or un-cased firearm, bow or other hunting implement
to chase, pursue, capture or kill any animal or wildlife
from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise, unless displaying a lighted headlight and taillight as required under equipment regulations