Bill > AB1613

This bill establishes the California Off-Highway Vehicle Safety and Stewardship Program, which will require operators of off-highway vehicles (OHVs) who are 16 years or older to possess an operator card or proof of completion of an approved reciprocal program starting January 1, 2029, and will require children 15 and younger to be supervised by an adult with such proof. The program mandates the development of a safety and stewardship course by a stakeholder group, with the Division of Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (the "division") responsible for creating and implementing the course by January 1, 2029, covering topics like safe operation, gear use, environmental stewardship, and trail etiquette. The division can contract with vendors to develop and offer the course online, and may set fees to cover program costs, with these fees going into the Off-Highway Vehicle Trust Fund. Violations will result in a requirement to complete the course and fines ranging from $100 to $500, but will not add points to a driving record. The bill also requires the division to evaluate the course's effectiveness and consider reciprocity with other states' safety programs.

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