Chapter 10.24
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES1
Sections:
10.24.030 Allowed public streets.
10.24.010 Definitions.
(1) “Highway,” for the purpose of this chapter only, means the entire width between the boundary lines of every roadway publicly maintained by the State Department of Transportation or any county or city with funding from the motor vehicle fund. A highway is generally capable of travel by a conventional two-wheel drive passenger automobile during most of the year and in use by such vehicles.
(2) “Nonhighway road” means any road owned or managed by a public agency, a primitive road, or any private road for which the owner has granted an easement for public use for which appropriations from the motor vehicle fund were not used for original construction or reconstruction in the last 25 years or for maintenance in the last four years.
(3) “Nonhighway vehicle” means any motorized vehicle including an ORV when used for recreational purposes on nonhighway roads, trails, or a variety of other natural terrain. Nonhighway vehicle does not include any vehicle designed primarily for travel on, over, or in the water, snowmobiles, any military vehicles, or any vehicle eligible for a motor vehicle fuel tax exemption or rebate under Chapter 82.38 RCW while an exemption or rebate is claimed. This exemption includes but is not limited to farm, construction, and logging vehicles.
(4) “Off-road motorcycle” means a motorcycle as defined in subsection (6) of this section that is labeled by the manufacturer’s statement or certificate or origin as intended for “off-road use only” or a similar message stamped into the frame of the motorcycle, contained in the owner’s manual, or affixed to any part of the motorcycle.
(5) “Off-road vehicle or ORV” means a nonstreet registered vehicle when used for recreational purposes on nonhighway roads, trails, or a variety of other natural terrain. “Off-road vehicle” or “ORV” includes, but is not limited to, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, four-wheeled drive vehicles, and dune buggies.
(6) “Motorcycle” means a motor vehicle designed to travel on not more than three wheels, not including any stabilizing conversion kits, on which the driver:
(a) Rides on a seat or saddle and the motor vehicle is designed to be steered with a handlebar; or
(b) Rides on a seat in a partially or completely enclosed seating area that is equipped with safety belts and the motor vehicle is designed to be steered with a steering wheel.
“Motorcycle” excludes a farm tractor, a power wheelchair, an electric personal assistive mobility device, a motorized foot scooter, an electric-assisted bicycle, and a moped.
(7) “Wheeled all-terrain vehicle” means (a) any motorized nonhighway vehicle with handlebars that is 50 inches or less in width, has a seat height of at least 20 inches, weighs less than 1,500 pounds, and has four tires having a diameter of 30 inches or less, or (b) a utility-type vehicle designed for and capable of travel over designated roads that travels on four or more low-pressure tires of 20 psi or less, has a maximum width less than 74 inches, and satisfies at least one of the following: (i) has a minimum width of 50 inches; (ii) has a minimum weight of at least 900 pounds; or (iii) has a wheelbase of over 61 inches. [Ord. 872, 2024]
10.24.020 Regulations.
To operate any ORV, wheeled all-terrain, motorcycle or off-road motorcycle on any nonhighway road within town limits, the following shall apply:
(1) All ORV, wheeled all-terrain, motorcycles or off-road motorcycles must be decaled, registered and/or have a current and proper on-road vehicle registration, with the appropriate on-road tab or comply with any other rules or regulations that may be required by the state of Washington.
(2) Shall only be operated by a person who possesses a valid driver’s license issued by Washington State or state of the person’s residence.
(3) Wheeled all-terrain operators are subject to rules and regulations outlined under RCW 46.09.444.
(4) Vehicles listed in this section may be subject to tow or citation same as any other vehicle in town limits and shall abide by posted speeds, parking regulations and all other posted rules or restrictions.
(5) It shall be the operator’s responsibility to know and comply with all provisions of CMC and any related RCW or any other provisions of the local, state, and federal laws, codes or regulations related to vehicles under this chapter on public roadways and rights-of-way within the town of Concrete. [Ord. 872, 2024]
10.24.030 Allowed public streets.
Vehicles listed under this chapter may operate upon any nonhighway roadway under town of Concrete jurisdiction where such speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less. [Ord. 872, 2024]
10.24.040 Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter may be punished by a fine not to exceed $250.00 or the full amount charged by a towing company if said violation resulted in the towing of any such vehicles found to be in violation of this chapter or any fines, fees or other penalties as may be issued by law enforcement for violation of any related local, state, or federal laws in place. [Ord. 872, 2024]
Code reviser’s note: Exhibit A attached to Ord. 872 details town limits and the roads allowed under this chapter.