(1) A person commits the offense of dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle if the person does any of the following:
- (a) Operates a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle at a rate of speed greater than reasonable and proper under the existing conditions.
- (b) Operates a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle in a negligent manner so as to endanger the person or property of another or to cause injury or damage to either.
- (2) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, the owner or operator of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle may be liable as provided under ORS 821.310.
- (3) The offense described in this section, dangerous operation of a snowmobile or an all-terrain vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation.
[1983 c.338 §734; 1985 c.459 §36; 1987 c.587 §18; 1989 c.991 §18]