Oregon's Legislature, which has been a battleground for OHV-related legislation in the current session, has proposed a compromise bill that is receiving wide spread support. Highlights include removal of all age based restrictions for ATV riders, rider fit guidelines (the nations first) for ATV's, and new requirements for safety training classes. Senate Bill 101 would also require those riders under 16 years of age to be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age, can provide immediate assistance and direction, and has either a valid driver's license or Class I ATV operators permit. The proposed penalty for a violation is a maximum fine of $180.
A previously considered measure, Senate Bill 49, which included a provision to prohibit children under 12 from operating all OHV's on public lands was defeated thanks in large part to the overwhelming opposition from the Oregon OHV community.


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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: GixerStyle
"...and new requirements for safety training classes..."
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Congratulations...who is footing the bill for these classes and if it's the sticker fund subsidizing the cost with no income restrictions...what percentage (cost) will the new training fund come in at?