2020 OREGON OHV GUIDE oregonOHV.org YOUR OHV Funds At Work rideATVoregon.org 1-877-7SAFELY 1-877-772-3359 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ...................................................4 2. Oregon ATV Laws and Rules...............................6 Types of ATVs and Requirements ................ 6 Operating Permits, Titles, Registration & Insurance ..................................................11 Frequently Asked Questions ........................12 OHV Equipment Requirements ...................15 ATV Violations ..............................................17 3. ATV Safety Training ........................................ 18 Class I ATV (Quads, 3-wheelers) ................18 Class II ATV (Jeeps, Sand Rails, SUVs, etc.) .................................18 Class III ATV (Motorcycles) .........................19 Class IV ATV (Side-by-sides) .......................19 4. Personal Safety Equipment .............................. 20 5. ATVs and Hunting ........................................... 20 6. Where to Ride ................................................. 21 Tips ...............................................................22 Where to Ride (map) ...................................24 7. Plan Your Trip ................................................. 53 Riding in the Dunes .....................................54 ATVs on Forest Trails ...................................55 ATVs in the High Desert ..............................56 8. Protecting Your Privilege ................................. 58 Riding Responsibility ...................................58 Volunteer Trail Work ....................................59 Land Use – What You Can Do .....................59 9. Contact Information ....................................... 60 Federal Agencies ..........................................60 State Agencies ..............................................65 Training Providers ........................................66 1. Introduction Oregon provides many different opportunities for Off- Highway Vehicle (OHV) use. This handbook is your starting point to find information you need to know: an explanation of laws and rules, an overview of vehicle requirements, how to get an ATV Safety Education Card, and requirements for youth riders. There’s also a map that highlights different riding areas and contact information for each area’s land manager. Where to Go Oregon OHV opportunities are diverse. The state has over 54 designated trails systems and thousands of miles of dispersed trails and natural surface roads. You can ride sand dunes, open desert and wooded mountain trails. More than 60% of Oregon is public lands, meaning most designated riding areas are on public property. Designated riding areas tend to have “higher” levels of service, which may include amenities like regular trail maintenance, posted signs and maps, and staging area facilities. “Lower” service level areas may be less developed, but provide more opportunities for exploration and solitude on your ride. Look at the map of designated riding areas on pages 24-25 and contact information on pages 60-65. Most land managers have trail maps you can access from their websites and download to your phone or tablet. The Oregon Outback, near Lakeview. 4 oregonOHV.org • rideATVoregon.org Key things to know for riding in Oregon This booklet contains detailed information about the OHV laws and rules in Oregon. Note that these are general laws and rules for Oregon, and that some designated riding areas may have additional, specific rules. 7 rules to know for riding in Oregon: • All riders must have an ATV Safety Education Card (see page 18 for details) • All vehicles must display an ATV sticker; stickers cost $10 and are good for 2 years. Purchase one online at store.oregonstateparks.org • New maximum sound levels are being enforced in 2020 (see page 16 for details) • Riders with a suspended or revoked driver’s license cannot operate an ATV. • Youth riders must: -Be supervised at all times -Wear a helmet -Properly fit their machine If you can’t find what you are looking for in this guide, or have questions: Visit www.OregonOHV.org Email us at [email protected] Call our Info Center, Monday – Friday (8am-5pm) at 877-772-3359 oregonOHV.org • rideATVoregon.org 5 2. Oregon ATV Laws and Rules Types of ATVs and requirements Class I ATV (quads, 3-wheelers) Class I ATVs are known as four-wheelers, quads or 3-wheelers. They can be 2- or 4-wheel drive. They also include 6x6 ATVs. Note: The Polaris Ace is considered a Class IV because it has a steering wheel and a seat. Class I defined (ORS 801.190) • Vehicle 50 inches wide or less • Dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less • Uses handlebars for steering • Has a seat designed to be straddled by the operator • Travels on three or more pneumatic tires that are 6” inches or more in width and has wheels with a rim diameter 14” or less. Class I vehicle requirements • ATV Sticker. An ATV Operating Permit is required for your machine if you are operating it on lands open to ATV use. Permits are $10 and valid for two years. Purchase through our online store: store.oregonstateparks.org • Insurance. Liability insurance is not required for Class I vehicles but strongly encouraged to protect you from a lawsuit if you have an accident. • Titles. Titles are not required for Class I ATVs, but titles are often required by banks or insurance companies in order to finance or insure a vehicle. Class I ATVs cannot be registered to get a license plate. • Equipment. Meet the safety equipment standards in OAR 735-116-0000. Including seat and foot pegs or floor pan which protects rider’s feet. Must also have working brakes and a secure fuel tank. Must have a flag when operating on sand, and headlights and taillights when operating after dark. • Mufflers. Adequate muffler to limit sound emissions to 97 dBA. Spark arrester during fire season. • Fire Season. During fire season, there may be extra restrictions on equipment and where you can drive. Class I operator requirements • License. All operators must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card. Operators with a suspended or revoked driver's license may not operate any class of ATV. • Helmets. Youth under 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened. ORS 821.202 6 oregonOHV.org • rideATVoregon.org • Youth under 16: 1. Must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old, holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card, and can provide immediate and direction to the children. 2. Must meet rider fit rules, including arm, hand and leg length. - Brake reach: with hands placed in the normal operating position and fingers straight out, the first joint from the tip of the middle finger must extend beyond the brake lever. - Leg length: when sitting and with feet on the pegs, the knees must be bent at least 45 degrees. - Grip reach: while sitting upright on the ATV with hands on the handlebars and not leaning forward, there must be a distinct angle between the upper arm and forearm. - Handlebar turning: The operator must be able to turn the handlebars from lock to lock while maintaining grip on the handlebars and maintaining throttle and brake control. Operators with disabilities may use prosthetics, or modified or adaptive equipment to achieve rider fit for Class I or IV ATVs. 3. Must also successfully complete a hands-on training course. Visit oregonohv.org for details. Class II ATV (4x4s, sand rails) Class II ATVs include pickup trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, rock crawl vehicles and sand rails. They may be street legal or for off- highway use only. Class II defined (ORS 801.193) • Weighs more than 1,200 pounds or is wider than 50 inches • Is designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain • Is actually being operated off a highway • Is not a Class IV all-terrain vehicle (side-by-side) If a side-by-side or quad does not meet the definition of its category, such as after installing tracks, then it is defined as Class II vehicle. Class II operator requirements • License. Driver's license or instruction driver permit. Operators with a suspended or revoked driver's license may not operate any class of ATV. • Helmets. Youth under 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened except when vehicle oregonOHV.org • rideATVoregon.org 7 is registered (street legal) and has a roof or roll bar. ORS 821.202 • Seat Belts. Youth under 16 must wear safety restraints in accordance with ORS 811.210, including child seats for children weighing less than 40lbs. Class II vehicle requirements • Insurance. Liability insurance is required by law for all Class II vehicles (ref: ORS 806.012 & 806.020). Contact your insurance company for more information. • Titles. Titles are required for vehicles with a registration (license plate). Vehicles without a plate, such as a sand rail or rock crawler, do not need a title. Note: a title is often required by banks or insurance companies in order to finance or insure a vehicle. • Equipment. Meet the safety equipment standards in Standards include: 2lb fire extinguisher; roll bar or enclosed cab; seats and seat belts for operator and all passengers; and windshield wipers. Must also have working brakes, a secure fuel tank and floor pan which protects rider’s feet. Must have a flag when operating on sand, and headlights and taillights when operating after dark. • Mufflers. Adequate muffler to limit sound emissions to 95 dBA for front-engine vehicles and 97 dBA for mid or rear- engine vehicles