4519.01 Special vehicle definitions. - Ohio Statutes

4519.01 Special vehicle definitions.

As used in this chapter:

(A) “Snowmobile” means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for use on snow or ice, and steered by skis, runners, or caterpillar treads.

(B) “All-purpose vehicle” means any self-propelled vehicle designed primarily for cross-country travel on land and water, or on more than one type of terrain, and steered by wheels or caterpillar treads, or any combination thereof, including vehicles that operate on a cushion of air, vehicles commonly known as all-terrain vehicles, all-season vehicles, mini-bikes, and trail bikes. “All-purpose vehicle” does not include a utility vehicle as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code or any vehicle principally used in playing golf, any motor vehicle or aircraft required to be registered under Chapter 4503. or 4561. of the Revised Code, and any vehicle excepted from definition as a motor vehicle by division (B) of section 4501.01 of the Revised Code.

(C) “Owner” means any person or firm, other than a lienholder or dealer, having title to a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle, or other right to the possession thereof.

(D) “Operator” means any person who operates or is in actual physical control of a snowmobile, off-highway motorcycle, or all-purpose vehicle.

(E) “Dealer” means any person or firm engaged in the business of manufacturing or selling snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles at wholesale or retail, or who rents, leases, or otherwise furnishes snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, or all-purpose vehicles for hire.

(F) “Street or highway” has the same meaning as in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code.

(G) “Limited access highway” and “freeway” have the same meanings as in section 5511.02 of the Revised Code.

(H) “Interstate highway” means any part of the interstate system of highways as defined in subsection (e), 90 Stat. 431 (1976), 23 U.S.C.A. 103, as amended.

(I) “Off-highway motorcycle” means every motorcycle, as defined in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code, that is designed to be operated primarily on lands other than a street or highway.

(J) “Electronic” and “electronic record” have the same meanings as in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code.

(K) “Electronic dealer” means a dealer whom the registrar of motor vehicles designates under section 4519.511 of the Revised Code.

Effective Date: 10-31-2001; 09-29-2005