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75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7721 (2026)

  Operation on streets and highways.

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SUBCHAPTER C

OPERATION

 

Sec.

7721.  Operation on streets and highways.

7722.  Designation of snowmobile and ATV roads.

7723.  Special snowmobile and ATV events.

7724.  Operation on private or State property.

7725.  Operation by persons under age sixteen.

7726.  Operation in safe manner.

7727.  Additional limitations on operation.

7728.  Accidents and accident reports.

7729.  Liability of owner for negligence.

7730.  Liability insurance.

 

Cross References.  Subchapter C is referred to in section 3722 of this title.

§ 7721.  Operation on streets and highways.

(a)  General rule.--Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile or an ATV on any street or highway which is not designated and posted as a snowmobile or an ATV road by the governmental agency having jurisdiction.

(b)  Emergency and bridge crossings.--A snowmobile or an ATV may be operated on highways and streets:

(1)  During periods of emergency when so declared by a policy agency having jurisdiction.

(2)  When necessary to cross a bridge or culvert.

(c)  Crossing street or highway.--A snowmobile or an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or highway upon compliance with the following requirements:

(1)  The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

(2)  The snowmobile or ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or main-traveled way of the highway.

(3)  The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic which constitutes an immediate hazard.

(4)  In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway.

(July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1992–2023 · leading case: Kuniskas v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania State Police, 977 A.2d 602 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009).
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Kuniskas v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania State Police, 977 A.2d 602 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009). “” 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(a). 2 . At his deposition, Plaintiff testified he had a prior five-year suspension of his driver's license for fleeing from police.”
Pelter v. Commonwealth, 663 A.2d 844 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1995). “” The court noted also that Section 7721(c) of the Vehicle Code, as amended, 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(c), permits an ATV to be operated upon a public highway for the limited purpose of crossing the highway.”
Nationwide Mut. Ins. v. Gardner, 79 Pa. D. & C.4th 150 (2006). “Next, defendants argue that the definition of “insured location” is sufficiently broad to encompass the township road neighboring the “residence premises” and heading to the private road that provides access to the “residence premises.” The argument ignores the language of the…”
Commonwealth v. Morris, 615 A.2d 807 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992). “…the order of suspension by the Department was not a final order. Jurisdiction relinquished. . 75 Pa.C.S. § 1786(d). . 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721.”
Com. v. Sheehan, A. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023). “Sheehan, appeals from the aggregate judgment of sentence of $400 in fines and the costs of prosecution, imposed after she was convicted, in two separate cases, of two counts of operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on streets or highways, 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(a). Appellant…”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7721(a) — 3 cases
Kuniskas v. Commonwealth, Pennsylvania State Police, 977 A.2d 602 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2009). “” 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(a). 2 . At his deposition, Plaintiff testified he had a prior five-year suspension of his driver's license for fleeing from police.”
Nationwide Mut. Ins. v. Gardner, 79 Pa. D. & C.4th 150 (2006). “Next, defendants argue that the definition of “insured location” is sufficiently broad to encompass the township road neighboring the “residence premises” and heading to the private road that provides access to the “residence premises.” The argument ignores the language of the…”
Com. v. Sheehan, A. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2023). “Sheehan, appeals from the aggregate judgment of sentence of $400 in fines and the costs of prosecution, imposed after she was convicted, in two separate cases, of two counts of operating an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on streets or highways, 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(a). Appellant…”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 7721(c) — 1 case
Pelter v. Commonwealth, 663 A.2d 844 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1995). “” The court noted also that Section 7721(c) of the Vehicle Code, as amended, 75 Pa.C.S. § 7721(c), permits an ATV to be operated upon a public highway for the limited purpose of crossing the highway.”
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