If an adult allows a juvenile to operate an OHV without supervision, who bears the penalty?

• A. The adult
• B. The juvenile
• C. The property owner
• D. The vehicle dealer

Answer: (A)

Supervision responsibility is the key. Laws require an adult to supervise a minor when they’re operating an OHV, so the person who permits the juvenile to ride without supervision is the one who bears the penalty. The adult is accountable for ensuring the minor follows the rules, and letting them operate unsupervised violates those requirements. The juvenile isn’t the primary target of this penalty in this scenario, and the property owner or vehicle dealer aren’t charged solely for a minor riding without supervision unless other specific violations apply.