OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) SAFETY

• Drive with courtesy.
• Stay to the right side of roads and trails.
• Approach hills and curves with caution. Assume there are vehicles ahead.
• Go with a friend. Two heads and two vehicles are better than one.
• Always tell a responsible person where you are going (in detail) and when you will return. Ask the person to notify the Sheriff Department if you do not return.
• Allow extra room and stopping distance when approaching other vehicles, especially younger riders who may be less experienced.
• ALWAYS wear appropriate safety equipment.

LAWS FOR THE OHV OPERATOR

• In order to operate ANY type of motorized vehicle off-road on public land, you must have one of the following:
• A green or red sticker issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• A non-resident OHV permit.
• A street legal license plate for four-wheel drive vehicles and dual-sport motorcycles.
• You may not drive an OHV in a manner that endangers the safety of other persons or their property. No OHV shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, concentration of people or animals.
• All motorcycles must be equipped with a U.S. Forest Service approved and working spark arrester and muffler. The OHV must also comply with the state's noise regulation. CVC 38370.
• OHVs operated between sunset and sunrise must have at least one headlight that allows the operator to see for 200 feet and one red taillight visible for 200 feet.
• Paved roads may be crossed at right angles to the direction of the highway.
• It is illegal to possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage while riding or operating an off-highway vehicle.
• For further information on a complete listing of OHV LAWS, see Division 16.5 of California Vehicle Code or visit the OHV web site: www.ohv.parks.ca.gov.