Trespass by motor vehicle (a) A person commits the offense of trespass by motor vehicle if the person, knowing that he or she is not privileged to do so: (1) operates a motor vehicle and obstructs a private driveway, barway, or gateway; or(2) operates a motor vehicle and travels over a private road that is so marked or travels over other private lands; or (3) operates a motor vehicle on any land that is owned or held by the State:(A) that is not a place or trail specifically designated and marked by the Secretary of Natural Resources for use by motor vehicles; or (B) contrary to any rule governing the use of the place or trail.(b) A person who violates this section shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $100.00 for each offense or, if the violation results in damage to property, the person shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $175.00 for each offense. (c) As used in this section, 'motor vehicle' does not include an all-terrain vehicle or snowmobile. (d) This section shall not apply to any highway open to the public. (Added 1989, No. 247 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2019, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 186.)
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