Oregon Statutes 821.292 – Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty
(1) A person commits the offense of endangering a Class III all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child at least seven years of age but under 16 years of age, the child operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the child:
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 821.292
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(a) Does not possess a Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS § 390.575; or
(b) Is not accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS § 390.570, 390.575 or 390.577 and is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child.
(2) This section does not apply if the all-terrain vehicle is:
(a) 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; and
(b) Being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.
(3) The offense described in this section, endangering a Class III all-terrain vehicle operator, is a Class C traffic violation. [1995 c.774 § 2a; 1999 c.977 § 36; 2007 c.887 § 4; 2011 c.360 § 30]