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.

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.