ORV Areas of Operation
ORV Areas of Operation:
A person may operate an off-road vehicle in the following areas:
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CLOSED AREAS:
A person may NOT operate an off-road vehicle in the following places:
GOLF CARTS: Operating golf carts on public roads/highways is prohibited.
A person may operate an off-road vehicle in the following areas:
- On private lands, with written permission by the owner.
- On a designated trail system.
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CLOSED AREAS:
A person may NOT operate an off-road vehicle in the following places:
- On lands of another without permission.
- On or across a cemetery, or airport.
- On a public or private parking lot.
- On a DNR dedicated natural area.
- On gas, oil pipelines, electrical or other public utility right-of-ways.
- On any public highway, street, or right-of-way.
- Except: To cross at right angles, after a complete stop; for ORV's also registered as a motor vehicle by the Secretary of State; in a special event held under a government permit; or as allowed by County Ordinance.
- On a DNR designated snowmobile trail located in the Lower Peninsula.
- Except if it is also designated for ORV use.
- On any operational or non-abandoned railroad right-of-way
- Except to cross at designated railroad crossings.
GOLF CARTS: Operating golf carts on public roads/highways is prohibited.