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§ 6831. Penalties.

§ 6831. Penalties. A person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter is subject to the following penalties, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter. (1) For a first offense, a fine of $100 and impoundment for up to 100 days, at the expense of the owner, of the OHV at the […]

§ 6832. Jurisdiction.

§ 6832. Jurisdiction. The Courts of the Justices of the Peace shall have jurisdiction over violations of this chapter except that the Family Court shall have jurisdiction over violations of this chapter when such violation is committed by any person under the age of 18 years of age. 61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 

§ 6833. Conflicts with other statutes.

§ 6833. Conflicts with other statutes. Should any provision of this chapter conflict with other statutes, the provisions or requirements of this chapter shall apply. 61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 

§ 6834. Rules and regulations.

§ 6834. Rules and regulations. The Secretary of Transportation may adopt and enforce such rules and regulations concerning off-highway vehicles and designate such agencies as may be necessary to carry out this chapter, provided such rules and regulations are not contrary to this chapter. 61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6;  74 Del. Laws, c. […]

§ 6835. Civil liability.

§ 6835. Civil liability. Any other statute notwithstanding, a violation of § 6823 or § 6824 of this title shall not be considered as evidence of either comparative or contributory negligence in any civil suit or insurance claim arising out of any ATV or OHV accident. 80 Del. Laws, c. 136, § 4; 

§ 6830. Unlawful for operators of OHVs to disobey command to stop.

§ 6830. Unlawful for operators of OHVs to disobey command to stop. It shall be unlawful for any operator of an OHV to wilfully disobey a signal to bring such OHV to a stop when such signal is given by hand, voice, emergency lights, siren or other visual or audible signal by a uniformed police, […]

§ 6815. Operation of OHVs — Excessive rate of speed.

§ 6815. Operation of OHVs — Excessive rate of speed. A person shall not operate an OHV at a rate of speed which cannot be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle or other conveyance. 61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 

§ 6817. Operation of OHVs — Without lights.

§ 6817. Operation of OHVs — Without lights. A person shall not operate an OHV during the period after sunset until sunrise without displaying a lighted headlight and lighted taillight. 61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6;