A person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter is subject to the following penalties, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.
(1) For a first offense, a fine of $100 and impoundment for up to 100 days, at the expense of the owner, of the OHV at the time of conviction.
(2) For a subsequent offense that occurs within 24 months of a prior conviction of this chapter or of a similar off-highway vehicle state or local law, statute, or ordinance, a fine of $400 and impoundment for a mandatory minimum time period of 6 months, at the expense of the owner, of the OHV at the time of conviction.
(3) In addition to impoundment of an OHV upon conviction, a uniformed police, peace, or environmental protection officer acting in the lawful performance of duty may have an OHV towed and impounded if that law-enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the OHV was used in violation of this chapter.
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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.