HB 5693 Summary

• Changes violation of ORV crossing rules from criminal offense to state civil infraction with maximum fine of $150.00.

• Clarifies that operators crossing streets, county roads, or highways must stop completely and yield to oncoming traffic before proceeding at right angles.

• Modifies flag requirements for farmers operating ORVs on roads during farming operations, correcting measurement language from "not less than" to "not less than 100 square inches."

• Changes deadline for department to establish ORV event policy criteria from "within 90 days after effective date" to "by December 24, 2014."

• Maintains existing exceptions for farmers, special events, and ORV crossings while establishing civil infraction penalties rather than criminal liability.