2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 75 - VEHICLES
Chapter 77 - Snowmobiles and All-Terrain Vehicles
7726 - Operation in safe manner.

     § 7726.  Operation in safe manner.
        (a)  General rule.--No person shall operate a snowmobile or
     an ATV in any of the following ways:
            (1)  At a rate of speed that is unreasonable or improper
        under existing conditions or in excess of the maximum limits
        posted for vehicular traffic.
            (2)  In any careless way so as to endanger the person or
        property of another.
            (3)  While under the influence of alcohol or any
        controlled substance.
        (b)  Permitting unsafe operation.--No owner or other person
     having charge or control of a snowmobile or an ATV shall
     knowingly authorize or permit the operation of the snowmobile or
     ATV by any person who is incapable to do so by reason of age,
     physical or mental disability, or who is under the influence of
     alcohol or any controlled substance.
        (c)  Operation on highways and streets open to snowmobiles or
     ATV's and vehicular traffic.--No person shall operate a
     snowmobile or ATV in any of the following ways on highways and
     streets open to snowmobiles or ATV's and vehicular traffic:
            (1)  Upon the left side of highways or streets, except
        one-way streets, or as specified in paragraph (2).
            (2)  Ride two snowmobiles or ATV's abreast. Snowmobiles
        and ATV's shall be operated in single file except when
        overtaking another vehicle. The driver of any vehicle
        overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction
        shall pass at a safe distance to the left thereof, until
        safely clear of such overtaken vehicle. Nothing in this
        section shall be construed to prohibit a driver overtaking
        the passing upon the right of another vehicle which is making
        or about to make a left turn. The driver of a vehicle shall
        not drive to the left side of the center of a highway in
        overtaking or passing another vehicle proceeding in the same
        direction, unless the left side is clearly visible and is
        free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to
        permit the overtaking or passing to be made in safety.
            (3)  Turn to the right or left at an intersection or stop
        or decrease speed at an intersection without signaling as
        stated in this paragraph. The driver shall extend his hand
        and arm from the left side of the vehicle in the following
        manner to indicate as stated:
                (i)  Left turn or other vehicle movement toward left,
            hand and arm extended horizontally.
                (ii)  Right turn or other vehicle movement toward
            right, left hand and arm extended outward and pointed
            upward from the elbow.
                (iii)  Stop or decrease speed, either the left or
            right hand and arm extended upward.
            (4)  Disobey any traffic signal or signs placed in
        accordance with this title unless otherwise directed by a
        peace officer.
            (5)  Without a securely fastened helmet on the head of an
        individual who operates or is a passenger on a snowmobile or
        ATV or who is being towed or otherwise propelled by a
        snowmobile. The department shall specify the types of helmets
        allowed through rules and regulations.
     (July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)