Delaware § 6831 Penalties

Delaware Statutes

§ 6831 — Penalties

Delaware § 6831

Title21

PartMiscellaneous

Ch. 68REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

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Del. Code tit. 21, § 6831 (2026).

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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 t

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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.