Vehicles: off-highway motor vehicle safety.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Safety and Stewardship Program to improve safety and environmental responsibility for off-highway motor vehicle operators. It requires the Department of Parks and Recreation to develop and implement a comprehensive safety course, which will be available online and potentially through reciprocal programs from other states. The bill also creates a system for operator cards and sets fines for violations, with a focus on education rather than points on driving records.
Key provisions
- Establishes the California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Safety and Stewardship Program.
- Requires the development of a stakeholder group to create an off-highway motor vehicle safety course.
- Mandates a course covering safe operation, trail etiquette, environmental protection, and cultural resource preservation.
- Authorizes the issuance of operator cards with a five-year validity period and renewal requirements.
- Prohibits operating an off-highway motor vehicle without an operator card or reciprocal proof, starting July 1, 2029.
- Prohibits children under 16 from operating off-highway vehicles without adult supervision and an operator card.
- Sets a course fee of $25, with potential increases subject to public hearings and legislative notification.
- Directs fees to the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund.
Who is affected
- Off-highway motor vehicle operators
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