2014 Delaware Code
Title 21 - Motor Vehicles
CHAPTER 68. REGISTRATION AND CONTROL OF OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES
§ 6824. Operation of OHVs — By minors, incompetent persons or persons under mental or physical disabilities

(a) A person less than 12 years of age may operate an OHV only if:

(1) The person is under the direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age; or

(2) The person is on land owned by or under the control of the person's parent or legal guardian.

(b) Persons 12 years of age and older may operate an OHV without adult supervision provided such use is in compliance with all other provisions of this chapter.

(c) A parent or legal guardian shall not permit a child under the age of 12 to operate an OHV except under the direct supervision of an adult.

(d) The owner of an OHV shall not permit:

(1) The vehicle to be operated by a person under the age of 12 except under direct adult supervision.

(2) The vehicle to be operated by a person who is incompetent to operate such vehicle because of mental or physical disability or because of being under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substance as defined by § 4177 of this title.

61 Del. Laws, c. 142, § 6; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;