All-terrain vehicles and similar vehicles; local regulation for operating near dwellings. (SB1398)

Introduced By

Sen. John Watkins (R-Midlothian)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Local regulation of all-terrain vehicles and similar vehicles near dwellings. Allows localities by ordinance to provide that any person who operates a dirt bike, all-terrain vehicle, or other similar vehicle, whether licensed or not, within 500 feet of any dwelling shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. The parent or other person in loco parentis of a person under the age of 18 years who violates such provision shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. Enhanced penalties shall apply for subsequent convictions. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/19/2007Presented and ordered printed 071153840
01/19/2007Referred to Committee on Local Government