Ogemaw County ORV Tell~All: Hurry up Spring!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Hurry up Spring!

There are alot of things that we need to go over before the spring comes and people really start getting out on the roads and trails. PLEASE remember to always check with the county that you are riding in. Not all counties have the same rules for ORV riding. Roscomon County has a very limited riding law. PLEASE make sure you look at their law before you ride. We still in alot of areas in Ogemaw have aprrox. 2 or more feet of snow on the ground.
We have some EXCITING news. There will SOON be a staging area in the City of Rose City. You will be able to park your vehicles and trailers and leave from that area to ride . There will be access to the ORV trail through the back of the parking area. To find this staging area. You will travel North on M33. When you come to the light in town you will turn Left on Rose City Road. You will go approx. a city block. It will be located on the right (north) side of the road. You will find at the back of the lot a bulletin board that will have the ORV laws for Ogemaw County and a map. Trail maps are available at several bussinesses in Rose City. So keep checking with this blog and I will try to keep you up to date on the process of the staging area.
There is a club, Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan. If you go onto their website, www.cycleconservationclub.org you will be able to get a schedule of their Events for 2009.
May 16-17,2009 ORV Safety Patrol Trail Tour~ Mio
August 8-9, 2009 Tri-County Chapter Trail Tour ~ Mio
October 3-4, 2009 40th Annual CCC Color Tour ~ Rose City
They also have a magazine that you can inquire about, it is called Great Lakes TrailRider. I have been reading the January 2009 magazine and it has alot of really good information and and good things to read. You should check it out!!!
Well Mr. Groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter. Looks like it might be a little longer up here!
Hope to see you all on the trails. This is the time of year to make sure you have all the kids signed up for training courses. Make sure the bikes and quads are all oiled up and plugs changed and last years dirt and grime cleaned off so that you can start out fresh this year. Have fun on the trails up remember there are RULES and you are expected to follow them. We will be out patroling again this summer. We have new memebers joining us this year so we will have a few more wondering around. We will have our Orange vest on so we will be easy to spot. REMEMBER to stay off the snowmobile trails that are not marked for ORV use. You will get in trouble and result in a ticket. Remember the helmet rules and if you have a two up, you can ride 2 people, if you DON'T have a LEGAL two-up you will get a ticket if you have two people on a single rider ORV.
Remember we are out there to help you! So get ready ya all for a nice and warm SUMMER!!!
See ya soon!!!

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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.

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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

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Hurry up Spring!

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