2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 821 - Off-Road Vehicles; Snowmobiles; All-Terrain Vehicles
Section 821.250 - Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.


(a) Incapable by reason of age, physical or mental disability; or
(b) Under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, psilocybin, controlled substances or inhalants.
(2) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, operators or owners may be liable as provided under ORS 821.310.
(3) The offense described in this section, permitting dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle, is a Class A traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §730; 1985 c.393 §46; 1985 c.459 §32; 1987 c.587 §15; 1989 c.991 §16; 1999 c.619 §14; 2017 c.21 §90; 2021 c.253 §15]

Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

2021 Oregon Revised Statutes

Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation

Chapter 821 - Off-Road Vehicles; Snowmobiles; All-Terrain Vehicles

Section 821.010 - Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles.

Section 821.020 - Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements.

Section 821.030 - Equipment standards for off-road vehicles.

Section 821.040 - Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment; penalty.

Section 821.050 - Limits on authority of local governments; disposition of fees for snowmobiles.

Section 821.055 - Operation of all-terrain vehicles on certain highways.

Section 821.060 - Issuance; application; rules; fees.

Section 821.070 - Failure to title; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.080 - Issuance; qualifications; duration; certificate; rules.

Section 821.090 - Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements.

Section 821.100 - Operation of unregistered snowmobile; penalty.

Section 821.110 - Failure to renew snowmobile registration; penalty.

Section 821.120 - Failure to properly display snowmobile registration numbers; penalty.

Section 821.130 - Out-of-state snowmobile permit; qualifications; duration; application; fees.

Section 821.140 - Failure to carry out-of-state snowmobile permit; penalty.

Section 821.142 - Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit; penalty.

Section 821.150 - Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.160 - Snowmobile operator permit; issuance; rules for safety education course.

Section 821.170 - Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.172 - Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.174 - Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended.

Section 821.176 - Operation of Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.190 - Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.191 - Operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on highway; unlawful operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle used for agricultural purposes; penalty.

Section 821.192 - Operating all-terrain vehicle in violation of posted restrictions.

Section 821.195 - Operation of all-terrain vehicle without permit and decal; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.200 - Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad.

Section 821.202 - Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.

Section 821.203 - Endangering all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger; penalty.

Section 821.204 - Issuance of citation for violation of ORS 821.202 or 821.203.

Section 821.210 - Operating improperly equipped snowmobile; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.220 - Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.230 - Operating all-terrain vehicle without proper lighting equipment; penalty.

Section 821.240 - Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.250 - Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.260 - Hunting or harassing animals from snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.280 - Committing unlawful damage with snowmobile or Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.285 - Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.290 - Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty.

Section 821.291 - Endangering Class I all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.292 - Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.293 - Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.295 - Operating Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in prohibited snow area; exemptions; penalty.

Section 821.320 - Snowmobile registration and permit fees.

Section 821.330 - Designation of all-terrain vehicle highway access routes.

Section 821.335 - All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee.