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case exceed 82 decibels of sound pressure level at 50
feet on the 'A' scale as measured by the SAE standards
J-192.

 
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.

 
Each ATV must be equipped with a working spark arrester.__In
addition to any penalties imposed under this subsection, the
court may, subject to section 9321 and Title 17-A, chapter 54,
order restitution for fire suppression costs incurred by state or
municipal government entities in suppressing a fire caused by an
ATV operating without a working spark arrester.

 
16.__Operating ATV with insufficient lights.__This subsection
governs the light equipment required on ATVs.

 
A.__Except as provided in this subsection and section 13159,
a person may not operate an ATV in the State, regardless of
where purchased, unless equipped as follows.

 
(1)__The ATV must have mounted on the front at least
one headlight capable of casting a white beam for a
distance of at least 100 feet directly ahead of the
ATV.

 
(2)__The ATV must have mounted on the rear at least one
taillight capable of displaying a light that must be
visible at a distance of at least 100 feet behind the
ATV.

 
B.__The following are exceptions to the requirements of
paragraph A.

 
(1)__An ATV manufactured prior to January 1, 1991
without a headlight or taillight is exempt from the
provisions of this subsection while being operated
between sunrise and sunset.

 
(2)__A person may operate an ATV without a headlight
and taillight between sunrise and sunset if:

 
(a)__The ATV has an engine size of 90 cubic
centimeters or less; and

 
(b)__The ATV has 4 or more wheels.

 
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.


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