LD 1920
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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.

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

 
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.

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

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

 
B.__A person who violates this subsection after having been
adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations
under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a
Class E crime.

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

 
B.__A person who violates this subsection after having been
adjudicated as having committed 3 or more civil violations
under this Part within the previous 5-year period commits a
Class E crime.

 
15.__ATV noise and fire control devices.__The following
provisions pertain to ATV muffling and fire control devices and
noise level limits.

 
A. Except as provided in section 13159, a person may not:

 
(1)__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;


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