Pennsylvania § 7723 - Special snowmobile and ATV events.
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§ 7723. Special snowmobile and ATV events.
(a) General rule.--Snowmobiles and ATV's may be operated on highways and streets for special snowmobile and ATV events of limited duration which are conducted according to a prearranged schedule under permit from the governmental agency having jurisdiction.
(b) Authority of local authorities.--A local authority may block off highways and streets within its jurisdiction for the purpose of allowing snowmobile and ATV races, rallies or derbies. No State trunk highway or connecting street, or part thereof, shall be blocked off by any local authority for any snowmobile or ATV race, rally or derby.
(c) Notification and duty of police.--A local authority shall notify the local police department and the county sheriff's office at least one week in advance of the time and place of any snowmobile or ATV race, rally or derby which may result in any highway or street, or part thereof, being blocked off. Upon such notice, the local police department shall take such measures as it deems appropriate to protect persons and property and to regulate traffic in the designated area and its vicinity on the day of such race, rally or derby.
(Nov. 26, 1978, P.L.1399, No.330, eff. 60 days; July 11, 1985, P.L.220, No.56, eff. 60 days)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7723 cover?
Section 7723 ("Special snowmobile and ATV events.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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