Operation by persons under thirteen. (Effective July 1, 2011.)

(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, no person under thirteen years of age may operate an off-road vehicle on or across a highway or nonhighway road in this state.

(2) Persons under thirteen years of age may operate an off-road vehicle on a nonhighway road designated for off-road vehicle use under the direct supervision of a person eighteen years of age or older possessing a valid license to operate a motor vehicle under chapter 46.20 RCW.

[2005 c 213 ยง 5. Formerly RCW 46.09.117.]

Notes: Findings--Construction--Effective date -- 2005 c 213: See notes following RCW 46.09.300.