Vehicles: recreational off-highway vehicles.

Existing law regulates the operation of recreational off-highway vehicles, including that the driver be no less than 16 years of age or directly supervised by a parent or guardian, and that the driver and any passengers wear a helmet and seatbelt, as specified. A violation of these provisions is punishable as an infraction. Existing law defines "recreational off-highway vehicle" for purposes of these and other Vehicle Code provisions. Existing law limits the definition of "recreational off-highway vehicle" to those described vehicles that have an engine displacement of no more than 1,000cc. This bill would remove the limitation on engine size from the definition of a "recreational off-highway vehicle." By expanding the application of existing crimes, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.