HB471

An Act To Amend Title 21 Relating To Regulation And Control Of Off-highway Vehicles.

Complete·7/23/26

Delaware HB471 amends regulations for off-highway vehicles, increasing penalties for unauthorized operation and subsequent offenses.

Delaware HB471 amends Title 21 to strengthen penalties for unauthorized operation of off-highway vehicles (OHVs). For a first offense, the fine is $100 and impoundment for up to 100 days. Subsequent offenses within 24 months incur a $400 fine and a mandatory minimum impoundment of 6 months. The bill also mandates restitution for property damage caused by OHV violations. Operating an OHV on private or public property without permission is prohibited, with shared private roadways presumed unauthorized.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Sponsors

DDDD
4
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

21 Yea

RDRDDDRDRDRRDDDDDDDDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 23

11:00 AM

Environment, Energy & Transportation

Jun 16

11:00 AM

Public Safety & Homeland Security

History

Jul 23

Signed by Governor

Jun 25

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES

Jun 23

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Environment, Energy & Transportation) in Senate with 6 On Its Merits