Ogemaw County ORV Tell~All: May 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

05/25/11

~100 quads, trucks were at the St Helen event last weekend. Guess attendance was down from last year but everyone made the most of it and had a ball.
~Don't forget that the Pink Store in Mio will still have gas for $3.79 a gallon. They are going to have food for the riders and anyone else that stops in.
~http://dirtpackers.com/calendar.php is the site to check out for the St Helen Jamboree August 12-14, 2011.
~Remember it is a State Law that you MUST have a headlight and taillight on all ORV vehicles if you are on the roads at ALL times, according to Ogemaw County Ordinance. You do not need them on the trails but for your safety I would suggest you ride with them on at all times.
~ I guess the trails over in South Branch are looking really good this year. They are making them wider so you should be able to enjoy a comfortable ride.

Everyone take care on the trails, have fun, buddy up, (never ride alone), remember your lights and we will see you on the trails!!

Monday, May 23, 2011

PINK STORE LOWER'S GAS PRICES

Hey Ya'll!!! Just got a friendly call from the "Pink Store" north of Rose City and she wants everyone to know they have just lowered their gas prices to $3.79. I suggest you get those gas cans out and go running before it is all gone..... Remember it is Memorial Weekend!!
As Always! See you on the trails!!! Look for the WHITE JEEP!!!

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND????

Well we are getting everything in order and cranking up the jeeps, quads and bikes!

First of all I want to remind everyone there is an ORV Patrolers meeting on the 25th of May at the Klacking Township Hall. Postcards should be out in the mail.

I want to give a shoutout to the "Pink Store" on M33 north of Rose City Michigan. They have new management there and are trying alot of new things..... First of all they are going to open at 7am and the closing hours will be flexable. They want everyone to know that for Memorial Weekend they are keeping their gas prices at $3.99 per gallon. They are also offering a doughnut and small coffee for under a buck. They will be offering salads and subs too. Sounds like they are waiting for everyone to come out and ride and trying to keep things affordable to all who want to venture "up north" for the weekend. Give them a shout when you are up!

As always we will be seeing you out on the trails!!!

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