Or. Admin. Code § 736-010-0026 - [Effective until 7/1/2025] Operator-Propelled Vehicles, Cycles or Similar Devices
(1) Violation of
this rule is a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting
in a Class A violation.
(2) Persons
with mobility disabilities are allowed to use wheelchairs and manually-powered
mobility aids, designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, to
access any areas open to pedestrian use.
(3) A person operating a bicycle,
electric-assisted bicycle, skateboard, scooter, roller- or inline skate, or
other wheeled, operator-propelled equipment that transports the operator on
land must comply with the following:
(a)
Motor vehicle and bicycle regulatory signs posted in park properties,
(b) Persons under 16 years of age are
required to wear protective headgear, as provided by ORS
814.487 and
814.534.
(A) In the event that a person under 11 years
of age violates this subsection, the notice of violation shall be issued to the
person's parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility.
(B) In the event that a person is at least 12
years of age and is under 16 years of age violates this subsection, the notice
of violation may be issued to the violator or that person's parent, legal
guardian or person with legal responsibility, but not to both.
(c) Restrict speed and manner of
operation to a reasonable and prudent practice relative to terrain, prevailing
conditions, equipment, personal capabilities, personal safety and the safety of
all other park users. This includes:
(A)
Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians and animals;
(B) Dismounting and walking in congested
areas and posted walk zones;
(C)
Slowing down and making presence well known in advance and using caution when
overtaking other persons or animals;
(D) Displaying adequate lighting during the
hours of darkness, in compliance with ORS chapters 814 to 816;
(E) Using caution when approaching turns or
areas of limited sight distance;
(F) Not disturbing or harassing wildlife as
provided in OAR 736-010-0055; and
(G) Operating in compliance with any
additional requirements identified in ORS
814.488 when on public roads
accessible by motor vehicles.
(4) A person may operate non-motorized cycles
or similar devices on roads and trails at any park property, except where
posted to specifically prohibit or conditionally restrict such
activity.
(5) A person may operate
an electric assisted bicycle on roads and trails eight feet or wider unless
otherwise posted.
(6) The director
or designee may open or close roads and trails to the operation of
non-motorized cycles, electric assisted bicycles, or similar devices, based on
an evaluation of factors related to the use of these devices including, but not
limited to, the degree of conflict with other users, public safety, or damage
to park resources.
(7) A person may
not operate non-motorized cycles, electric assisted bicycles, scooters, or
similar devices in those portions of a park property listed below, except where
authorized by the director and posted specifically or conditionally to allow
such activities:
(a) Off roads or off
trails;
(b) Within designated
natural areas, natural forest areas, or natural area preserves except on roads
or trails;
(c) On docks, piers,
floats and connecting ramps; and
(d) In areas specifically designated as free
from this use.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 390.111, 814.400 - 814.489 & 814.600
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(1) Violation of this rule is a Class D violation, unless park resources are damaged resulting in a Class A violation.
(2) Persons with mobility disabilities are allowed to use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids, designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, to access any areas open to pedestrian use.
(3) A person operating a bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle, skateboard, scooter, roller- or inline skate, or other wheeled, operator-propelled equipment that transports the operator on land must comply with the following:
(a) Motor vehicle and bicycle regulatory signs posted in park properties,
(b) Persons under 16 years of age are required to wear protective headgear, as provided by ORS 814.487 and 814.534.
(A) In the event that a person under 11 years of age violates this subsection, the notice of violation shall be issued to the person 's parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility.
(B) In the event that a person is at least 12 years of age and is under 16 years of age violates this subsection, the notice of violation may be issued to the violator or that person 's parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility, but not to both.
(c) Restrict speed and manner of operation to a reasonable and prudent practice relative to terrain, prevailing conditions, equipment, personal capabilities, personal safety and the safety of all other park users. This includes:
(A) Yielding the right-of-way to pedestrians and animals;
(B) Dismounting and walking in congested areas and posted walk zones;
(C) Slowing down and making presence well known in advance and using caution when overtaking other persons or animals;
(D) Displaying adequate lighting during the hours of darkness, in compliance with ORS chapters 814 to 816;
(E) Using caution when approaching turns or areas of limited sight distance;
(G) Operating in compliance with any additional requirements identified in ORS 814.488 when on public roads accessible by motor vehicles.
(4) A person may operate non-motorized cycles or similar devices on roads and trails at any park property , except where posted to specifically prohibit or conditionally restrict such activity.
(5) A person may operate an electric assisted bicycle on roads and trails eight feet or wider unless otherwise posted.
(6) The director or designee may open or close roads and trails to the operation of non-motorized cycles, electric assisted bicycles, or similar devices, based on an evaluation of factors related to the use of these devices including, but not limited to, the degree of conflict with other users, public safety, or damage to park resources.
(7) A person may not operate non-motorized cycles, electric assisted bicycles, scooters, or similar devices in those portions of a park property listed below, except where authorized by the director and posted specifically or conditionally to allow such activities:
(a) Off roads or off trails;
(b) Within designated natural areas, natural forest areas, or natural area preserves except on roads or trails;
(c) On docks, piers, floats and connecting ramps; and
(d) In areas specifically designated as free from this use.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 390.111, 814.400 - 814.489 & 814.600