§ 2402 — Rules and regulations

§ 2402. Rules and regulations. With a view of achieving enjoyable and\nproper use of ATVs and minimizing the detrimental effect thereof upon\nthe environment, rules and regulations relating to, but not limited to,\nthe following may be adopted and promulgated as herein provided.\n 1. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations:\n (a) for conducting special events as provided in section twenty-four\nhundred eight of this article;\n (b) for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of\nsection twenty-four hundred seven of this article relating to liability\ninsurance;\n (c) establishing a comprehensive ATV information and safety education\nand training program or programs including provision for issuance of ATV\nsafety certificates for operation of ATVs by youthful operators;\n (d) with respect to uniform signs or markers to be used by\ngovernmental agencies which are necessary or desirable to control,\ndirect or regulate the operation and use of ATVs. Such signs as may be\ndesignated for use on highways shall also be approved by the\ncommissioner of transportation; and\n (e) with respect to such other matters as may be necessary or\ndesirable to provide for the effective administration and enforcement of\nthe provisions of this article.\n 2. Any state agency may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent\nwith the provisions of the vehicle and traffic law in a manner\nappropriate to such agency to permit or regulate the use of ATVs on\nspecifically designated land, including highways, under its\njurisdiction.\n