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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 08.01.03.05" title_num="08" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="03" heading="ORV Standards.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An ORV may not be operated on Departmental lands unless it conforms to applicable State laws and regulations relating to registration, operation, and inspection requirements, and is equipped with:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>At least one headlight and one red tail light that are operational between sundown and sunrise; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A muffler or other effective noise suppression system in good working order that is:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In constant operation,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintained and operated in a manner to prevent excessive or unusual noise caused by an ORV not in compliance with this chapter.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Equipment for Riders.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Headgear. An individual may not operate or ride an ORV unless the individual is wearing protective headgear that meets the requirements of COMAR 11.13.05.02.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Eye Protection or Windscreen. An individual may not operate an ORV unless an eye-protective device or a windscreen is used that is of a type that is in compliance with COMAR 11.13.05.03.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Three-wheel vehicles are prohibited from use on a State ORV trail unless the three-wheel vehicle:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is registered as an on-road vehicle with the Motor Vehicle Administration; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Meets the requirements of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A commissioned officer representing the Department may determine the acceptability and admissibility of an ORV on Departmental lands.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>