Senate Bill 1370 Summary

• Amends the definition of "ATV" to require 3 or more wheels (instead of specifically 3-, 4-, or 6-wheeled) designed for off-road use with nonhighway tires, 50 inches or less in width, and powered by 50cc to 1,000cc engines or comparable electric motors.

• Creates a new vehicle category "ROV" (recreational off-road vehicle) defined as 4+ wheeled vehicles designed for off-road use, more than 50 inches but not more than 65 inches in width, with similar engine requirements as ATVs.

• Establishes that an ATV or ROV is an ORV, and clarifies that ORV definitions now include multiple vehicle types rather than limiting to specific categories.

• Updates child operation restrictions to apply separately to 3-wheeled ATVs, 4-wheeled ATVs/ROVs, and general ORVs, with age minimums ranging from 10-16 years depending on vehicle type and circumstances.

• Allows organized ORV racing events to waive safety certificate requirements for children if specific safety conditions are met, including insurance, medical personnel, proper equipment, and protective gear.