Division 19. Off-Road Vehicles
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Division 19. Off-Road Vehicles
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-172 (2026)
Sec. 26-172. DefinitionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
The following definitions shall apply to this Division:
(1)
All-Terrain Vehicle shall mean a motor driven, off-road, recreational vehicle that has a saddle or seat for use of the rider, is designed to travel on at least three (3) low-pressure tires, and is not subject to registration requirements under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
(2)
Miniature Scooter shall mean a motorized or electric two-wheel vehicle that has a saddle or seat for the rider or may be operated while standing and is not subject to registration or licensing requirements under the Maryland Vehicle Law, and includes scooters commonly referred to as "razor scooters" or "go-peds."
(3)
Miniature Motorcycle shall mean a motorized or electric two-wheel vehicle that has a saddle or seat for the rider, is not subject to registration under the Maryland Vehicle Law, and includes mini-motorcycles commonly referred to as "pocket bikes".
(4)
Off-Road Vehicle shall mean a vehicle that has been manufactured for off-road use and not subject to registration under the Maryland Vehicle Law, including off-the-road motorcycles, miniature motorcycles, miniature scooters and all-terrain vehicles.
(5)
Off-the-Road Motorcycles shall have the meaning given by Section 25-102.01 of the Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and shall mean a motorcycle not otherwise registered under the Transportation Article and includes motorcycles designed for off-the-road operation, motorcycles not otherwise eligible for registration under the Transportation Article, and motorcycles commonly referred to as "dirt bikes." The term "Off-the-Road Motorcycles" shall not include a "Moped" as defined in Section 11-134.01 of the Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-173 (2026)
Sec. 26-173. RegistrationLinkCopy Citation
All off-road vehicles shall be registered with the Prince George's County Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement and shall display the registration tag issued by the Department. The registration tag shall be firmly attached and kept clean and legible at all times. The registration fee shall be Thirty Dollars ($30.00) and shall be valid for two (2) years. The off-road vehicle shall be required to be reregistered upon sale or transfer to any new owner. Registration of the vehicle shall be in the name of the owner or, where the owner is under the age of eighteen (18) years, in the name of the parent or guardian.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-174 (2026)
Sec. 26-174. Use of off-road vehiclesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
An off-road vehicle shall not be driven or operated on any public street or sidewalk within Prince George's County.
(b)
An off-road vehicle shall not be driven, or the motor allowed to run, on any private or publicly owned property unless the person using the vehicle has on his person, the express written permission of an owner or other person having jurisdiction of the property in advance of its entry onto the property.
(c)
An off-road vehicle may only be operated on private property between the hours of 7 A.M. and 8 P.M.
(d)
A child under the age of sixteen (16) years must be supervised by a parent or guardian while operating an off-road vehicle.
(e)
Helmets must be worn by all drivers and passengers while the vehicle is being operated.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-174.01 (2026)
Sec. 26-174.01. ExceptionsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Motorized golf carts may be operated on any licensed public or private golf course.
(b)
Mobility devices for disabled persons including electric motor-driven wheelchairs and scooters are exempt from the requirements of this Division.
(c)
All-terrain vehicles used by government agencies in the performance of their official duties are exempt from the requirements of this Division.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 26-175 (2026)
Sec. 26-175. EnforcementLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any violation of this Division shall be subject to a civil monetary fine of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for the first violation, One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) for the second violation, and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) and impoundment of the off-road vehicle for any subsequent violation pursuant to the provisions of Subtitle 28 of this Code. The citation notice shall be issued in the name of the operator unless the operator is under the age of eighteen (18) years in which case the citation notice shall be issued to the person in whose name the vehicle is registered. Where the operator is under the age of eighteen (18) years and the vehicle is not registered, the citation notice shall be issued to the parent or guardian of the operator.
(b)
The County may seek an injunctive order pursuant to the provisions of Subtitle 28 of this Code to prevent such conduct by the violator in the future and to recover damages from the violator for any injury to County property occurring as a result of the violation.
(c)
Notwithstanding the timing of the impoundment penalty of being after the second violation set forth in subsection (a) of this Section, the County Police Department may impound any off-road abandoned vehicles, unregistered off-road vehicles, off-road vehicles involved in criminal activity, or if ordered by a court as part of a sentence for a criminal conviction used in violation of this Division at any time authorized under this Code pursuant to the provisions of Division 18 of this Subtitle. The vehicle may be impounded until such time as the fine and all towing and storage fees are paid by the operator, the operator's parent or legal guardian.