OAR 629-025-0070
Use of Roads and Trails


(1)

A Person may not operate a Motor Vehicle off-road:

(a)

Except on a trail designated for that purpose;

(b)

Without an approved spark arrestor, as specified in OAR 629-043-0015 (Spark Arresters);

(c)

Without an adequate noise muffler as defined in ORS 821.220 (Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle);

(d)

Without a valid ATV registration, or snowmobile registration for snowmobiles; or

(e)

From one half hour after sunset to one half hour before sunrise unless equipped with working head- and tail-lights.

(2)

A Person may not operate a Motor Vehicle:

(a)

On road cut banks or fill slopes, or in ditches along roads, except snowmobiles; or

(b)

In a manner that damages trails, boardwalks, bridges, water bars, cement blocking, drainage pipes or any other improvement designed to maintain the integrity of the trail or improvement; or

(c)

That is not licensed for use on Highways on a Forest Road in a Non-Motorized Zone, where such use is signed as prohibited.

(3)

A Person may not:

(a)

Operate an Off- Highway Vehicle or snowmobile in violation of ORS 821.010 (Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles) through 821.320 (Snowmobile registration and permit fees); or

(b)

Hike, bicycle, use a horse, llama, or other stock animal, or other Motor Vehicle on a trail not designated for that purpose, or in a manner that damages trails, boardwalks, bridges, water bars, cement blocking, drainage pipes or any other improvement designed to maintain the integrity of the trail or improvement.

(4)

Road and Trail Closures. The Forester may, at any time, close all or portions of Forest Roads or Designated Trails, or establish one-way traffic flow on a Forest Road or Designated Trail.

Source: Rule 629-025-0070 — Use of Roads and Trails, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=629-025-0070.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 629-025-0070’s source at or​.us