Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-51.8

Current through Regsiter Vol. 46, No. 26, June 12, 2024

Rule 571-51.8 - Motor vehicle restrictions

The use of motor vehicles on all game management areas is restricted.

(1)Roads and parking lots. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, motor vehicles are prohibited on a game management area except on constructed and designated roads and parking lots.

(2)Handicapped persons. Handicapped persons may use certain motor vehicles on game management areas, according to the restrictions set out in this rule, in order that they might enjoy such uses as are available to others.

a. Definitions. For purposes of this subrule, 51.8(2), the following definition shall apply: "Motor vehicle" means any self-propelled vehicle having at least three wheels and registered as a motor vehicle under Iowa Code chapter 321, 321G, or 3211.

b. Permits. Each handicapped person must have a permit issued by the director in order to use motor vehicles on game management areas. Such permits will be issued without charge. Applicants must submit certificates from their doctors stating that the applicants meet the criteria describing handicapped persons. Non handicapped companions of permit holders are not covered under the conditions of the permit.

c. Approved areas. A permit holder must contact the technician or wildlife biologist of the specific area(s) that the permit holder wishes to use annually. The technician or wildlife biologist will determine which areas or portions of areas will not be open to use by permittees, in order to protect the permittee from hazards or to protect certain natural resources of the area. The technician or wildlife biologist will assist by arranging access to the area and by designated specific sites on the area where the motor vehicle may be used, and where it may not be used. The technician or wildlife biologist will provide a map of the area showing the sites where use is permitted and bearing the signature of the technician or wildlife biologist and the date.

d. Exclusive use. The issuance of a permit does not imply that the permittee has exclusive use of an area. Permittees shall take reasonable care so as not to unduly interfere with the use of the area by others.

e. Prohibited acts. Except as provided in subrule 51.8(1), the use of a motor vehicle on any game management area by a person without a valid permit, or at any site not approved on a signed map, is prohibited. Permits and maps must be carried by the permittee at any time the permittee is using a motor vehicle on a game management area, and must be exhibited to any department employee or law enforcement official upon request.

f. Shooting from motor vehicle. Except where prohibited by law, a handicapped person meeting the conditions of this rule may shoot from a stationary motor vehicle.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-51.8