58 Pa. Code § 53.11 - Off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles and mobility devices
(a)
General rule. Except as
provided in subsection (c), the use of off-road motorized vehicles is
prohibited on Commission-owned or -controlled property. As used in this
subsection, "off-road motorized vehicle" means a motorized vehicle specifically
designed for this use. The term includes trail bikes, Tote Gotes, all-terrain
vehicles, air cushioned vehicles, track vehicles and hydrofoils. The term does
not include a vehicle licensed or registered for on-road use, such as a 4 by 4
sport utility vehicle, and the like.
(b)
Snowmobiles. It is
unlawful to operate a snowmobile on Commission-owned or -controlled property
except in areas designated for use by the Executive Director and so posted. The
Commission will maintain a list of areas when use is permitted. In those areas
where use of snowmobiles is permitted, the following conditions apply:
(1) Snowmobiles may be loaded or unloaded in
Commission parking areas unless otherwise posted.
(2) Snowmobiles may be operated in parking
areas only for the purpose of direct access and egress to other areas where
operation is permitted. Parking areas may not be used for general snowmobile
operation.
(3) The operation of
snowmobiles on Commission-owned and -controlled property is at the sole risk of
the operator. The Commission assumes no responsibility for the operations and
makes no representations as to the suitability of trails or areas for their
use.
(4) The operation of
snowmobiles on frozen lakes, ponds, rivers and streams is prohibited.
(c)
Persons with
disabilities.
(1)
Motorized
wheelchairs. A person whose disability requires him to use a motorized
wheelchair or similar device powered by an electric motor may use the device on
Commission property. The Commission does not represent that Commission
properties except those specifically marked and designated for access by
persons with disabilities are suitable for this use.
(2)
Other power-driven mobility
devices. The Executive Director or a designee may permit persons who
have a disability for which they need to use other power-driven mobility
devices to use them on Commission property for the purpose of gaining access to
fishing or boating opportunities under all of the following conditions:
(i) The person applies in writing for
permission on the form provided by the Commission and sends the application to
the Director, Bureau of Law Enforcement, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission,
Post Office Box 67000, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17106-7000.
(ii) The person who has received permission
under subparagraph (i) complies with the written conditions of the
permit.
(iii) For purposes of this
paragraph, "other power-driven mobility devices" means any mobility device,
other than a wheelchair, powered by battery, fuel or other engine that is used
by persons with a mobility disability for the purpose of locomotion. The term
includes golf carts and electronic personal assistance mobility devices such as
a Segway or any mobility device designed to operate in areas without defined
pedestrian routes, regardless of whether it is designed primarily for use by
persons with a mobility disability.
Notes
The provisions of this § 53.11 amended under the Fish and Boat Code, 30 Pa.C.S. §§ 741 and 2711.
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