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Rule 1501:17-9-01 | Vehicle speed limits.
No person shall operate any vehicle on the roads within any nature preserve or natural area in excess of twenty miles per hour, except when otherwise posted with traffic signs by the department. It shall be unlawful for any person to commit any act by use or operation of any vehicle on any nature preserve or natural area which if act committed on a public highway or street in the state of Ohio would be prohibited and unlawful. Last updated February 27, 2023 at 10:49 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 1501:17-9-02 | Vehicles, bicycles required to stay on roads; vehicles prohibited.
No person shall operate a vehicle or bicycle within any nature preserve or natural area except over and upon roads, streets, driveways or parking lots which are designated or posted for such purposes. No person shall drive around any barrier or gate which is across a road or trail nor shall they operate a motor vehicle or bicycle upon such barricaded or closed facility. The following vehicles will be prohibited from use in any nature preserve or natural area: in line skates, street luges, roller skates and skateboards. Last updated February 27, 2023 at 10:49 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 1501:17-9-03 | Saddle animals, use limitations.
(A) No person shall ride, drive, lead, or keep a saddle horse or other animal used for locomotion in any nature preserve or natural area except on roads, streets, and driveways provided for motor vehicles. (B) No horse or other animal shall be hitched to any tree, shrub, or structure in any manner. Exception will be if approved hitching post is provided in parking area. Last updated February 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 1501:17-9-05 | Parking permitted; restrictions.
No person shall park any vehicle on any nature preserve or natural area except within areas designated for such use by the department or its appointed agent from one half hour before sunrise to one half hour after sunset unless otherwise posted. A summons in appropriate form may be attached by a law enforcement officer to an unattended vehicle found in violation of this rule in lieu of arrest of the operator of said vehicle. If at the time the violation is discovered and the identity of the operator is not otherwise apparent, the person in whose name said vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible for said violation. Whenever a law enforcement officer finds any vehicle stopped, parked or standing in an area prohibited by this rule or unattended upon or within the right of way of any road or where said vehicle clearly obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic or may be hazardous to property or people, said officer may arrange for the removal of said vehicle. Costs and risks of said removal shall be borne by the operator/owner of said vehicle. Last updated February 27, 2023 at 10:50 AM Supplemental Information |
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Rule 1501:17-9-06 | Scenic river lands; vehicle use.
(A) It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle, bicycle, or other vehicle upon a scenic river land except upon roads, driveways, trails, or parking lots designated for such purposes. (B) It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle, bicycle or other vehicle on any road or driveway within the boundaries of a scenic river land in excess of ten miles per hour, except when otherwise posted. (C) It is unlawful for any person to operate or permit the operation of a vehicle, bicycle or motor vehicle on any scenic river land in a manner that, if operated in the same manner on a public highway or street, would be a violation of state law. (D) It is unlawful to park any vehicle on any scenic river land in any area not specifically designated for that purpose. (E) Whenever a law enforcement officer finds any vehicle stopped, parked or standing in an area in violation of this rule, unattended upon or within the right of way of any road, trail, or driveway, is positioned where said vehicle clearly obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or may be hazardous to property or people, the officer may arrange for the removal of said vehicle. The operator or owner of any such vehicle is exclusively responsible for and fully liable for any costs and risks of such removal. (F) The following are not permitted for use upon state scenic river lands: (1) Inline skates, (2) Roller skates, (3) Skateboards, (4) Street luges, and (5) Other similar, non-traditional vehicles designed for recreational use. (G) Emergency services and other government vehicles are not subject to the provisions of this rule while conducting official business. Last updated October 25, 2024 at 7:39 AM Supplemental Information |