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Delaware · Through 2026-08-10 (85 Del. Laws, c. 421, 424) · Newer source version available

21 Del. C. § 6831: Penalties.

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  1. Title 21. Motor Vehicles
  2. Miscellaneous
  3. CHAPTER 68. Registration and Control of Off-Highway Vehicles

A person convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter is subject to the following penalties, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter.

(1) For a first offense, a fine of $100 and impoundment for up to 100 days, at the expense of the owner, of the OHV at the time of conviction.

(2) For a second offense that occurs within 24 months of a prior conviction of this chapter or of a similar off-highway vehicle state or local law, statute, or ordinance, a fine of $500 and impoundment for a period of 60 days, at the expense of the owner, of the OHV at the time of conviction.

(3) For a third offense that occurs within 24 months of a prior conviction of this chapter or of a similar off-highway vehicle state or local law, statute, or ordinance, a fine of $500 and permanent impoundment.

(4) In addition to impoundment of an OHV for up to 100 days upon conviction, a uniformed police, peace, or environmental protection officer acting in the lawful performance of duty may have an OHV towed and impounded pending the resolution of charges if that law-enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that the OHV was used in violation of this chapter.

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