4501-23-10. Seat or saddle

A seat or saddle securely attached to the vehicle, shall be provided for the use of the operator. The seat or saddle shall not be less than twenty-five inches ( 63.5 centimeters) above a level road surface when measured to the lowest point on top of the seat or saddle cushion with the operator seated in a driving position. The seat or saddle adjustment locking device shall prevent relative movement of the seat from its selected and secure position under all normal vehicle operating conditions. The seat shall be located such that any part of the handlebar is not more than fifteen inches ( 38.1 centimeters) above that portion of the seat occupied by the operator when the seat is fully depressed.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/08/2017 and 03/01/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4511.521
Rule Amplifies: 4511.521
Prior Effective Dates: 04/01/78, 05/04/02

Prior History: (R.C. 119.032 review dates: 03/16/2011 and 03/09/2016
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4511.521
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4511.521
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/78, 5/4/02 )