Or. Admin. Code § 736-010-0026

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 736-010-0026 - Operator-Propelled Vehicles, Cycles or Similar Devices

(1) 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,

(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 between 11 and 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.

(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 know 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.

(2) 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.

(3) A person may operate an electric assisted bicycle on roads and trails eight feet or wider unless otherwise posted.

(4) 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.

(5) 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 open for motor vehicles;

(c) On docks, piers, floats and connecting ramps; and

(d) In areas specifically designated as free from this use.

(6) Individuals with mobility disabilities can use wheelchairs and manually-powered mobility aids, designed for use by individuals with mobility disabilities, to access any areas open to pedestrian use.

Or. Admin. Code § 736-010-0026

PR 4-1991, f. 4-30-91, cert. ef. 5-13-91; PRD 4-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-5-05; PRD 2-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 3-24-11 thru 9-15-11; PRD 4-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11; PRD 2-2013, f. & cert. ef. 7-19-13; PRD 8-2018, amend filed 06/14/2018, effective 6/14/2018

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 390.111, 814.400 - 814.489 & 814.600