Is an ATV Legal to use for commercial parking lots sidewalks?
I did some research, but still didn't find what I was looking for. As the title suggests, wondering if it is legal to use an atv to plow the walks of a commercial parking lot, no public road use. Technically its private property, so I assume its ok. just wondering what others know or have found out. also, i have CGL for my business, do I need to add insuracne to the atv for legal purposes? thanks
I did some research, but still didn't find what I was looking for. As the title suggests, wondering if it is legal to use an atv to plow the walks of a commercial parking lot, no public road use. Technically its private property, so I assume its ok. just wondering what others know or have found out. also, i have CGL for my business, do I need to add insuracne to the atv for legal purposes? thanks
Why wouldn't it be legal?You're not on a public road,therefore in my way of thinking it's no different than a shovel.
My backup plan B is always ''It's easier to ask for forgiveness,than it is for permission.''
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I did some research, but still didn't find what I was looking for. As the title suggests, wondering if it is legal to use an atv to plow the walks of a commercial parking lot, no public road use. Technically its private property, so I assume its ok. just wondering what others know or have found out. also, i have CGL for my business, do I need to add insuracne to the atv for legal purposes? thanks
Why wouldn't it be legal?You're not on a public road,therefore in my way of thinking it's no different than a shovel.
My backup plan B is always ''It's easier to ask for forgiveness,than it is for permission.''
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2006 3500 Chevy Dmax/Ally EC pickup with Boss 9-2 V plow---1500 Salt Dogg salter
2002 7500 Chevy dump---Cat 3126
410G Deere TLB
450D Deere dozer
440 Deere track loader
SKULLFINDER---Claim to fame---found the skull to the Hyde Park mastodon in 2000---youngest mastodon found on the planet---on display now at the Museum of the Earth up in Ithaca,NY
FYI, I am not a legal expert and only will offer what we do. We purchase snow plow licences for all snow plow and I underscore all snow plow equipment where required. In addition all equipment in our operation is insured for liability purposes. We have used compact tractors, rtv's, and skidsteer / toolcat type equipment on both private and public walks without any legal difficulties. Our townships do have weight restrictions that we need to comply with on sidewalks.
I have been plowin for a few years now and have had zero issues .......and here in Alberta anyway...as long as you are providing a service (NOT FOOLING AROUND)....you can plow snow with a quad. I believe it falls into the same category as skid steers and small tractors used for snow removal.
I would proably try to install a flashing orange light ..so to help to be seen. Anything to help in looking more professional and business-like !!
as long as you are providing a service (NOT FOOLING AROUND)....you can plow snow with a quad. I believe it falls into the same category as skid steers and small tractors used for snow removal.
The analogy brings to mind the idea of fooling around having fun with skid steers and small tractors.
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Present: Snowbear on 2002 GMC 1500 and ancient Ariens, for personal use only.
We drive all over town with our atv doing sidewalks, cleaning up along buildings and so on. We mounted a strobe from the rack about 2 feet high. As long as your driver is not doing donuts or going really fast around town I think they wont say much!
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We drive all over town with our atv doing sidewalks, cleaning up along buildings and so on. We mounted a strobe from the rack about 2 feet high. As long as your driver is not doing donuts or going really fast around town I think they wont say much!
very well put
My ATV is just like my Tractors Title in my business As long its getting used for work in a business They cant say a word Cops try and there times We get tickets but its always drop before court
At our "farm show" today picked up a rechargeable LED Road Flare Kit.... waterproof and crushproof...shaped like a puck and have 16 leds that can flash in 9 different patterns. Magnetic backs to stick to any thing metal. Visible to 1/2 mile. Plan on using them on the quad ....for when doing commerical plowing with my ATV !! I should be seen with these on !!
At our "farm show" today picked up a rechargeable LED Road Flare Kit.... waterproof and crushproof...shaped like a puck and have 16 leds that can flash in 9 different patterns. Magnetic backs to stick to any thing metal. Visible to 1/2 mile. Plan on using them on the quad ....for when doing commerical plowing with my ATV !! I should be seen with these on !!
seen those are they bright I looking at them for same things
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