Bill > HB199

This bill updates Ohio law governing all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, and mini-trucks, with several key provisions. The bill changes terminology from "all-purpose vehicle" to "all-terrain vehicle" throughout state law and makes numerous technical updates to registration, titling, and operational requirements for these types of vehicles. Key provisions include clarifying definitions for these vehicle types, establishing new rules for their registration and titling, updating inspection and equipment requirements, and modifying regulations for their operation on public roads and lands. The bill requires local authorities to authorize the operation of under-speed vehicles, mini-trucks, utility vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles on public streets and highways, with specific restrictions such as speed limits and vehicle inspections. The bill also updates licensing and registration fees, creates new rules for transferring ownership, and ensures that existing license plates with "all-purpose vehicle" can continue to be used until their supply is depleted. Overall, the legislation aims to modernize and standardize the legal framework for these types of recreational and utility vehicles in Ohio, providing clearer guidelines for their use, registration, and ownership.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb199