The bill proposes extensive amendments to the Ohio Revised Code concerning the regulation and registration of various vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, snowmobiles, utility vehicles, and mini-trucks. A significant change is the replacement of the term "all-purpose vehicle" with "all-terrain vehicle" throughout the text, which aims to provide clearer classifications and enhance safety regulations. The bill also introduces new definitions for "mini-truck" and "utility vehicle," clarifying their specifications. Additionally, it establishes a streamlined registration process, requiring owners to file applications and providing for the issuance of validation stickers, while also detailing the penalties for non-compliance.

Moreover, the bill addresses the issuance and management of certificates of title for these vehicles, including provisions for electronic processing and the documentation required for ownership transfers. It mandates that certain vehicles owned by the state or used for agricultural purposes can be registered free of charge. The legislation also emphasizes the importance of safety by outlining regulations for the operation of these vehicles on public roads, including occupant restraint requirements and noise regulations. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize the legal framework governing vehicle operation and registration in Ohio, ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing clarity in vehicle classifications.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1531.01, 1533.01, 1533.103, 1533.18, 2131.12, 2131.13, 2744.01, 2911.21, 2921.331, 2923.16, 4501.01, 4501.13, 4503.01, 4503.038, 4503.04, 4503.10, 4503.191, 4503.312, 4504.01, 4505.01, 4505.06, 4505.09, 4505.11, 4510.036, 4511.01, 4511.214, 4511.713, 4513.02, 4513.221, 4513.263, 4517.01, 4519.01, 4519.02, 4519.03, 4519.031, 4519.04, 4519.05, 4519.08, 4519.09, 4519.10, 4519.11, 4519.20, 4519.21, 4519.22, 4519.401, 4519.41, 4519.42, 4519.43, 4519.44, 4519.45, 4519.46, 4519.47, 4519.48, 4519.511, 4519.512, 4519.52, 4519.521, 4519.53, 4519.54, 4519.55, 4519.551, 4519.56, 4519.57, 4519.58, 4519.59, 4519.60, 4519.61, 4519.62, 4519.63, 4519.631, 4519.64, 4519.65, 4519.66, 4519.67, 4519.68, 4519.69, 4519.70, 5553.044, 5739.02, 5815.36, 4511.215, 4511.216, 4519.40