Reglas para operar vehículos recreativos en calles y carreteras

Explicación Simple

En Pensilvania, no puedes usar motos de nieve o ATVs en calles que no están señalizadas para eso. Solo puedes cruzar calles si lo haces de manera segura y deteniéndote primero.

Es como si estuvieras jugando un videojuego y solo pudieras avanzar por caminos específicos; si intentas salir del camino, podrías perder o chocar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan quiere llevar su ATV a la tienda. Como no hay un camino designado para ATVs, debe dejarlo en casa. Pero si necesita cruzar una calle para llegar a su casa, debe detenerse, mirar y asegurarse de que no viene tráfico antes de cruzar.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

75 Pa.C.S. 7721 - Operation On Streets And Highways (a) General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction. (b) Emergency and bridge crossings.--A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets: (1) During periods of emergency when so declared by a policy agency having jurisdiction. (2) When necessary to cross a bridge or culvert. (c) Crossing street or highway.--A snowmobile or an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway upon compliance with the following requirements: (1) The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing. (2) The snowmobile or ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled way of the highway. (3) The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard. (4) In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway. (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)