28-1178. Operation of off-highway vehicles;
exceptions


A person may operate an all-terrain vehicle or an off-highway vehicle in this state
without an off-highway vehicle user indicia issued pursuant to section 28-1177 if any of
the following applies:


1. The person is participating in an off-highway special event.


2. The person is operating an all-terrain vehicle or an off-highway vehicle on
private land.


3. The person is loading or unloading an all-terrain vehicle or an off-highway
vehicle from a vehicle.


4. During a period of emergency or if the operation is directed by a peace officer
or other public authority.


5. All of the following apply:


(a) The person is not a resident of this state.


(b) The person owns the vehicle.


(c) The vehicle displays a current off-highway vehicle user indicia or registration
from the person's state of residency.


(d) The vehicle is not in this state for more than thirty consecutive days.