Ogemaw County ORV Tell~All: November 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008

Winter is Here!

Yep, Winter is officially here. Currently we have approx. 8 inches of snow on the ground and it is still snowing. Not much ORV riding going on. I saw 2 quads going down our road yesterday but that about it. Remember that it is hunting season. Stay out of the woods for your own sakes. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

11/24/2008

P.A. 240 Actions

November 21, 2008
Michigan Motorized Recreation Council
For immediate release & posting

Current action by counties regarding PA 240 permitting ORV’s to operate on roadways.

Passed Ogemaw 9-11-08
Delta 9-24-08
Roscommon 10-08-08
Mackinac 10-09-08
Chippewa 10-13-08
Missaukee 10-14-08
Arenac 10-14-08
Clare 10-15-08
Schoolcraft 10-21-08
Ontonagon 10-21-08
Houghton 10-21-08
Gogebic 10-22-08
Dickinson 10-27-08
Alpena 10-28-08
Osceola 11-04-08
Luce 11-13-08
Marquette 11-18-08

It is the users responsibility to know date of implementation, roads open to ORV travel, ORV speed limits. GET LOCAL INFORMATION BEFORE RIDING!

Final vote Wexford tba
Oscoda tba
Manistee tba
Crawford tba

Hearing Kalkaska 12-05-08 7:00 pm
Keweenaw 12-17-06 6:00 pm
Iosco 1-07-09 9:30 am

Check with the county clerk for exact date, time and location.

If you live, own property or recreate in any of the above counties, we urge you, as an ORV user to become involved by participating in a public hearing or sending a letter of support to the county commission, urging them to adopt PA 240. Addresses are available on the net @ micounties.org

Additions or corrections to the above list are welcome.

Michigan Motorized Recreation Council public releases are the result of round table discussions by the leaders of major ORV organizations in Michigan, representing over 20,000 members. For additional information, contact Dick Ranney, Coordinator @ 989-469-2405.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

P.A. 240 ~ Permitting ORV's to operate on roadways!

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P.A. 240 Actions

November 8, 2008
Michigan Motorized Recreation Council
For immediate release & posting

Current action by counties regarding PA 240 permitting ORV’s to operate on roadways.

Passed Ogemaw 9-11-08
Delta 9-24-08
Roscommon 10-08-08
Mackinac 10-09-08
Chippewa 10-13-08
Missaukee 10-14-08
Arenac 10-14-08
Clare 10-15-08
Schoolcraft 10-21-08
Ontonagon 10-21-08
Houghton 10-21-08
Gogebic 10-22-08
Dickinson 10-27-08
Alpena 10-28-08
Osceola 11-04-08

It is the users responsibility to know date of implementation, roads open to ORV travel, ORV speed limits. GET LOCAL INFORMATION BEFORE RIDING!

Final vote Luce 11-13-08 Hearing & vote 6:45
Wexford tba
Oscoda 11-25-08

Hearing Marquette 11-12-08 6:00 pm
Manistee 11-18-08 10:00 am
Crawford 11-19-08 10:00 am
Kalkaska 12-05-08 7:00 pm
Keweenaw 12-17-06 6:00 pm
Iosco 1-07-09 9:30 am

Check with the county clerk for exact date, time and location.

If you live, own property or recreate in any of the above counties, we urge you, as an ORV user to become involved by participating in a public hearing or sending a letter of support to the county commission, urging them to adopt PA 240. Addresses are available on the net @ micounties.org

Additions or corrections to the above list are welcome.

Michigan Motorized Recreation Council public releases are the result of round table discussions by the leaders of major ORV organizations in Michigan, representing over 20,000 members. For additional information, contact Dick Ranney, Coordinator @ 989-469-2405.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Whinding down!!!

Well the major part of fall riding in done. Pretty soon the snowmobile's will be out on some of the trails that you share so make sure you use caution when using those trails!! We would like you to remember that if you ride on the roads, you do not have the right of way on the roads especially with all the snow banks that will be piling up. Cars are bigger than you and could care less that you are on the road so use caution. The laws are always the same weather it is summer, winter or fall. Make sure you get aquainted with them!!!
Some of us patrolers have been hitting townships that are trying to adopt the new ORV laws in. If you are not in a county or township that has it, get ahold of us to find out when your townhall meeting is so that you can go and let your counsel members know that you are in support because believe me, there are ALOT of people who will show up to let them know why it should not be in their area. We need ALL the support we can get!!!! If you want the right to ride, then you should show your support of the law! We will be in Mio on November 25th. They will be voting on adopting the law that night. There are ALOT of people who do not want it and are truly against it so if you can, SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!!!!
I am having a total hip replacement in December so I wont be out of patrol with the jeep or my snowmobile but there will be other people out there so if you see them out there, stop them and let them know how much you enjoy all the work that has been done give you the right to ride your ORV on the trails and roads in Ogemaw County!!!
Tread Lightly!!!

taking MICHIGAN ORV LAWS

An ordinance for the regulation of operation of ORV's on streets and highways located with in Ogemaw County except as herein noted.
Sec.1*As used in this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply:*a). "ORV" means a motor driven off-road vehicle with forward movement made possible by the use of two, three, four or six wheels* with surface contact made by rubber tires.*b). Operation must be to the far right of the maintained portion of the road or street. An ORV may not be operated against the flow* of traffic. The maximum speed of operation is 20mph unless a lower speed limit has been posted.*c) . An ORV may not interfere with other traffic on the road or street. ORV's must travel single file except when passing.*d). An ORV may not be operated on the road surface, roadway, shoulder or right-of-way of any State Highway including but not * limited to M-55, M-30, M-33 or other State Highways in Ogemaw County. An ORV may not be operated within the city limits of * the City of West Branch unless the governing bodies of those municipalities specifically permits such use.*e). Sec. 8113: A person shall not operate an ORV:****a). unless wearing a crash helmet and protective eyewear. This does not apply if the vehicle is equipped with a**** roof that meets or exceeds standards and is wearing appropriate adjusted and fastened safety belt.*f). You CAN NOT transport any passenger in or upon an ORV unless the manufacturing standards for the vehicle make provisions for* transporting passengers. IE: Two-Up ORV or Utility Vehicle.*g). Prior to January 1, 2010 a person must display a lighted headlight and taillight when visibility is reduced. Beginning January 1, 2010, * any ORV operating on the road at any time must display a lighted headlight and taillight. A brake light must be brighter than the taillight,* visible when the brake is activated to the rear of the vehicle. Operation is permitted at all hours.*h). A person under age 12 may not operate an ORV on a street or road. A child age 12,13,14 and 15 may operate an ORV on* a road under the direct visual supervision of an adult and has in their immediate possession an ORV safety certificate.* Children younger than 16 may not operate a 3-wheeled ORV on a road. A child age 16 or 17 may operate without direct* visual supervision provided they have a valid drivers license or an ORV safety certificate in their possession. Michigan* will recognize an ORV safety certificate issued by states or a province of Canada.Sec.2*In the event an ORV is in an accident with another vehicle legally permitted to operate on the road or street, the owner of the ORV *shall be considered prima fascia negligent. The owner of an ORV does not qualify for no-fault/PIP benefits in the event of a single*vehicle accident or an accident with another ORV.Sec.3*Sec. 81147: Except as otherwise provided in this part, a person who violates this part is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by*imprisonment. the penalty for violating an ORV ordinance is a municipal civil infraction with a fine of not more than $500 and/or *damages to repair any damage to the environment, street, road or other public property. The fine and damages shall be deposited*into a local ORV fund. The penalty for creating an erosive condition or violating state environmental law is a misdemeanor punishable*by imprisonment for not more than 90 days and/or a fine of not less than $250 or more than $1000 for each violation. The penalty of*exceeding the 20 MPH limit can range from $50 to $150 or more if applicable.
ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.THE ABOVE SUMMARY IS BASED ON MCL PA451324.81101-50. PLEASE REFER TO SAID SECTION FOR THE COMPLETE ORVORDINANCE.

Get To Know Us!

Ogemaw County was the first county to allow ORV (Off Road Vehicle) riding on the shoulder of most county roads. Rose City is the host city that became the first city to allow the riding of ORV's within its city limits. Ogemaw County has all county and seasonal roads open to ORV's. The only roads not accessable to ORV's are State Roads, Ex: M-33, M-55 and I-75. Also two tracks and power lines are OFF LIMITS. Two tracks are also known as "logging trails". Snowmobile trails are off limits unless posted as a mixed traffic trail. Remember that the law states you must always wear a helmet. Only one (1) rider is allowed on a ORV unless the ORV is a legal two-up. All motorcycle and ORV's must have a current ORV sticker. Our posted speed limit is 20mph. Michigan has just adopted into law that grants access to ORV's to ride on allowable county roads. Please always check with the township that you are traveling in before riding and make sure you understand all the rules and regulations so that you will have an ENJOYABLE vacation.

Ogemaw County ORV Tell~All