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underpass closed by the commissioner must be posted by
appropriate notices.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
10.__Reckless operating on ATV.__A person may not operate an
ATV in such a way as to recklessly create a substantial risk of
serious bodily injury to another person.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a Class D crime.

 
11.__Operating ATV to endanger.__A person may not operate an
ATV so as to endanger any person or property.

 
12.__Operating ATV at greater than reasonable and prudent
speed.__A person may not operate an ATV except at a reasonable
and prudent speed for the existing conditions.

 
13.__Operating ATV without protective headgear.__
Notwithstanding Title 29-A, section 2083, a person under 18 years
of age may not operate an ATV without protective headgear.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
14.__Carrying passenger on ATV without headgear.__
Notwithstanding Title 29-A, section 2083, a person may not carry
a passenger under 18 years of age on an ATV unless the passenger
is wearing protective headgear.

 
A person who violates this subsection commits a civil violation
for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 nor more than $500
may be adjudged.

 
15.__Operating ATV without muffler.__Except as provided in
section 13159, a person may not:

 
A.__Operate an ATV that is not equipped at all times with an
effective and suitable muffling device on its engine to
effectively deaden or muffle the noise of the exhaust; or

 
B.__Modify the exhaust system of an ATV in any manner that
will increase the noise emitted above the following emission
standard:

 
(1)__Each ATV must meet noise emission standards of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency and in no


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