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<section article="gtr" article_name="Transportation" number="11-140.1" title_number="11" title_name="Vehicle Laws -- Definitions; General Provisions" subtitle_number="1" subtitle_name="Definitions">
  <level label="a">
    <text>“Off–highway recreational vehicle” means a vehicle that is:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>A motor–assisted or motor–driven vehicle that:</text>
      <level label="i">
        <text>Is designed to carry only the operator of the vehicle on a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator or is designed to carry only the operator of the vehicle and one passenger; and</text>
      </level>
      <level label="ii">
        <text>Is commonly known as an all–terrain vehicle;</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>A motor–assisted or motor–driven vehicle that:</text>
      <level label="i">
        <text>Travels on four or more tires;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="ii">
        <text>Is intended for use by one or more persons;</text>
      </level>
      <level label="iii">
        <text>Has the following features:</text>
        <level label="1">
          <text>A steering wheel for steering control;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="2">
          <text>A roll–over protective structure;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="3">
          <text>An occupant retention system;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="4">
          <text>Nonstraddle seating;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="5">
          <text>A maximum speed capability exceeding 30 miles per hour;</text>
        </level>
        <level label="6">
          <text>An overall width of less than 80 inches, exclusive of accessories; and</text>
        </level>
        <level label="7">
          <text>An engine displacement of less than 1,000 cubic centimeters; and</text>
        </level>
      </level>
      <level label="iv">
        <text>Is commonly known as a side–by–side utility vehicle;</text>
      </level>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>A motorcycle that is designed for off–highway operation and is not eligible for registration as a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle under this article, commonly known as a dirt bike; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>A snowmobile.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>“Off–highway recreational vehicle” does not include:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>A farm vehicle as defined in § 13–911 of this article when used exclusively on farm property by a farmer;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Any vehicle when used on residential property for the purpose of landscaping, gardening, or lawn care; or</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>An electric bicycle.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Administration may establish by regulation other requirements for or limitations on the definition of “off–highway recreational vehicle”.</text>
  </level>
</section>
