Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 821 § 821.290 — Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 821 ·
Oregon Code § 821.290·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability;
penalty.
(1) A
person commits the offense of dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an
all-terrain vehicle if the person does any of the following:
(a) Operates a
snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle at a rate of speed greater than reasonable
and proper under the existing conditions.
(b) Operates a
snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle in a negligent manner so as to endanger
the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage to either.
(2) In addition
to other penalties provided by this section, the owner or operator of a
snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle may be liable as provided under ORS
821.310.
(3) The offense
described in this section, dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an
all-terrain vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §734; 1985
c.459 §36; 1987 c.587 §18; 1989 c.991 §18]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle; civil liability;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 821.290
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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