(a) A person less than 12 years of age may operate an OHV only if:
(1) The person is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age; or
(2) The person is on land owned by or under the control of the person's parent or legal guardian.
(b) Persons 12 years of age and older may operate an OHV without adult supervision provided such use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.
(c) A parent or legal guardian shall not permit a child under the age of 12 to operate an OHV except under the direct supervision of an adult.
(d) The owner of an OHV shall not permit:
(1) The vehicle to be operated by a person under the age of 12 except under direct adult supervision.
(2) The vehicle to be operated by a person who is incompetent to operate such vehicle because of mental or physical disability or because of being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance as defined by § 4177 of this title.
(e) No person under 18 years of age shall operate an ATV while carrying passengers, regardless of whether or not the vehicle was specifically designed by the manufacturer to carry passengers.
(f) No person under 18 years of age shall be a passenger on an ATV unless the ATV was specifically designed by the manufacturer to carry passengers and is being operated by an individual who is 18 years of age or older.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 68. REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
§ 6801. OHV registration — Required.
§ 6802. OHV registration — Application; issuance.
§ 6803. OHV registration — Fees.
§ 6804. OHV registration — Renewal of registration.
§ 6805. OHV registration — Procedure.
§ 6806. Surrender of registration certificate.
§ 6807. Out-of-state OHV registration.
§ 6809. OHV dealer license required.
§ 6810. Exceptions and exemptions to OHV registration.
§ 6811. Vehicle identification number.
§ 6813. Specific OHV dealer responsibilities for rented or leased OHVs.
§ 6815. Operation of OHVs — Excessive rate of speed.
§ 6816. Operation of OHVs — While under the influence or with a prohibited alcohol or drug content.
§ 6817. Operation of OHVs — Without lights.
§ 6818. Operation of OHVs — Without brakes.
§ 6819. Operation of OHVs — In a manner causing damage or disturbance.
§ 6820. Operation of OHVs — Without spark arrestor type muffler.
§ 6821. Operation of OHVs — On property.
§ 6822. Operation of OHVs — In violation of traffic controllers or traffic-control devices.
§ 6823. Operation of OHVs — Helmets.
§ 6825. Identification of persons operating OHVs upon public or private property.
§ 6826. Safety education program.
§ 6828. Enforcement of chapter.
§ 6829. Registration numbers or numbered decals as prima facie evidence.
§ 6830. Unlawful for operators of OHVs to disobey command to stop.
§ 6833. Conflicts with other statutes.