(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class IV all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not hold a valid driver license issued under ORS 807.040. (2) This section does not apply to a child under the age of 16 if: (a) The childs age complies with the manufacturers minimum age recommendation as evidenced by the manufacturers warning label affixed to the vehicle; (b) The child is accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, who holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570, 390.575 or 390.577 and who is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child; and (c) The child holds a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.577. (3) This section does not apply if: (a) The vehicle is used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations; or (b) The vehicle is being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle. (4) The offense described in this section, operation of a Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C traffic violation. Note: 821.176 was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 821 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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