Or. Admin. Code § 736-004-0062 - Ocean Shores ATV Operating Permit (Permit to operate a Class I ATV on the Ocean Shore)

(1) A person may not operate a Class I all-terrain vehicle on the ocean shore unless the person obtains an Ocean Shores ATV Operating Permit from OPRD.

(2) The operator must have, in addition to the Ocean Shores ATV Operating Permit, a current ATV Safety Education Card issued under ORS 390.570 and the vehicle must have a current ATV operating permit (ATV decal affixed to the vehicle) issued under 390.580.

(3) The Ocean Shores ATV Operating Permit is to be used only to meet the access needs of:

(a) Persons with disabilities, as defined by ORS 174.107; or who have proof of motor vehicle disabled placard, or both;

(b) Emergency response or emergency aid workers during the course of their work; or

(c) Biologists, wildlife monitors, or other natural resources workers during the course of their work.

(4) Ocean Shores ATV Operating Permits issued under subsection (3)(a) will allow use in those areas open to motorized vehicle use. However, upon request from an individual with a disability, OPRD may issue such a permit for areas closed to motorized use if the Director or his designee determines that such use:

(a) Is a reasonable accommodation of the individual's access needs; and

(b) Does not significantly impact environmentally or culturally sensitive areas or create a safety hazard to the public.

(5) Permits issued under this section shall specify length of time, area of operation and access points.

(6) Class I ATV's shall not be operated in a careless manner on the Ocean Shore Recreation Area.

(7) Unless otherwise posted, Class I ATV's shall not be operated on the Ocean Shore in excess of 25 mph in open areas and 10 mph in closed areas.

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Or. Admin. Code § 736-004-0062

PRD 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-13-07; PRD 8-2008, f. & cert. ef. 10-15-08; PRD 10-2008, f. & cert. ef. 12-15-08; PRD 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 6-18-09; PRD 20-2009, f. & cert. ef. 12-8-09; PRD 1-2012, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-12

Stat. Auth.: ORS 390.180 & 390.585

Stats. Implemented: ORS 390.729