§ 7721 — Operation on streets and highways

Pennsylvania § 7721

• Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania
• Title 75: VEHICLES
• Part: PART VI
• Ch. 77: SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES
• Subch.: OPERATION

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(a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.

(b) Emergency and bridge crossings.--A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets:

(1) During periods of emergency when so declared by a policy agency having jurisdiction.

(2) When necessary to cross a bridge or culvert.

(c) Crossing street or highway.--A snowmobile or an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway upon compliance with the following requirements:

(1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

(2) The snowmobile or ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled way of the highway.

(3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.

(4) In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway.

Legislative History

(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)