US Forest Service OHV Regulations in Colorado

• ALL OHVs used on public roads must be street legal, obey local traffic laws and be licensed.

• Registration is required for all OHVs from Colorado. ALL OHVS owned by Colorado residents MUST be registered with the State of Colorado. Registration decals

MUST be parentally affixed on the upper forward half of the OHV. This Registration DOES NOT make a Vehicle street legal. For more information contact: Colorado

Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Registration Unit: 13787, So, Highway 85., Littleton, CO., (303)791 - 1920

- ALL OHVs must be equipped a muffler in good working condition as well as an approved spark arrester. An approved spark arrester will have the Brand Name and serial number stamped into the metal of the exhaust system. Some Moto-Cross bikes DO NOT come stock with a spark arrester. No OHV without a spark arrester is allowed to operate in the National Forest.

- Riders must stay on constructed trails marked with a white arrow. OHV trails are marked with Trailhead signs, White arrows and three digit numbers. There are many unauthorized trails made by thoughtless riders. Please help us minimize land damage by cooperating with the trail system.

It is unlawful to operate an OHV:

I. Without an operable braking system

2. Without operable head and taillights from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise.

3. While under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

4. Create excessive or unusual smoke.

5. Carelessly, recklessly or without regard for the safety of any person, or in a manner that endangers, or is likely to endanger or unreasonably disturbs the land, wildlife, or vegetative resources.

6. Use of OHV's is prohibited in Campgrounds except for entering and leaving the site.

OFF ROAD REGULATIONS

The Pike National Forest has travel management restrictions. This means that all motorized vehicles must operate on constructed roads or trails marked with a white arrow. You may leave these marked routs to park your vehicle. The maximum distance you may park away from a road is 300 feet, providing you do not damage the land, vegetation, or other natural, cultural and historic resources on public land.

Resource damage by motorized vehicles is punishable by law. This includes damage to soils, watersheds, vegetation, or other natural, cultural and historic resources on public land. OHV trails are marked with trailhead signs, white arrows and 3-diget numbers. These trails are only for 2, 3, or 4 wheel vehicles 48 inches or under.

Motor vehicles over 48 inches wide must be licensed and remain on roads that are marked with a white arrow and designated for vehicles over 48' wide. Violators of this regulation are subject to a $50.00 minimum fine (36 CRF 261.56).