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If a road is technically open, but blocked by snow, is there any reason you cannot take an ATV down that road?Also, do you need a "street legal" ATV to go down a FS road that is blocked by snow?
Quote from: Rob on February 26, 2019, 11:33:24 AMIf a road is technically open, but blocked by snow, is there any reason you cannot take an ATV down that road?Also, do you need a "street legal" ATV to go down a FS road that is blocked by snow?You don’t need to be street legal to go down any forest service roads regardless of snow. That’s Idaho but forest service in Washington should be the same?
I was wondering what would happen if I brought one of my licensed ORV's to Washington and road on Colville Forest? @bigtex
The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows National Forest System roads, trails, and areas that are designated as open to motor vehicle travel. These roads, trails and areas are designated by type of motor vehicle allowed and the allowable season of use.For example, on National Forest System Roads that allow motor vehicle use, the two primary designations are Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only and Roads Open to All Vehicles.Some examples of the vehicle types that are highway legal are: passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and motorcycles that by state law are licensed for general operation on all public roads within the state.Some examples of vehicles that are not highway legal include: ATVs, UTVs (side by sides), off road motorcycles, golf carts and any other motor vehicle that by state law is not licensed for general operation on all public roads in the state.A road that is designated as open to all motor vehicles allows any motor vehicle both licensed and unlicensed for general operation on all public roads in the state which would include all Off Highway Vehicles.Refer to the appropriate Motor Vehicle Use Map to determine the allowed motor vehicle use for a specific National Forest System road, trail or area. These free maps are available at any of the offices listed below or on-line by clicking on the following links.
Washington State Law defines a Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle (WATV) as any motorized non-highway vehicle that meets the requirements to be licensed with a metal tag. WATVs are not considered highway-legal vehicles by Federal standards; therefore, they cannot be operated on roads designated as open to highway legal vehicles only.Counties have rules, regulations, and restrictions for motor vehicle use (including OHVs) of County roads. Please contact the appropriate County for more information.
Quote from: idaho guy on February 26, 2019, 04:09:24 PMQuote from: Rob on February 26, 2019, 11:33:24 AMIf a road is technically open, but blocked by snow, is there any reason you cannot take an ATV down that road?Also, do you need a "street legal" ATV to go down a FS road that is blocked by snow?You don’t need to be street legal to go down any forest service roads regardless of snow. That’s Idaho but forest service in Washington should be the same?You would think, but no, Washington is not the same as Idaho. The majority of the roads in National Forest lands are not open to ATV's.
found my answeron road atv vs off road atv...doesn't matter https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/colville/landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=fsbdev3_035243QuoteThe Motor Vehicle Use Map shows National Forest System roads, trails, and areas that are designated as open to motor vehicle travel. These roads, trails and areas are designated by type of motor vehicle allowed and the allowable season of use.For example, on National Forest System Roads that allow motor vehicle use, the two primary designations are Roads Open to Highway Legal Vehicles Only and Roads Open to All Vehicles.Some examples of the vehicle types that are highway legal are: passenger cars, pickup trucks, SUVs and motorcycles that by state law are licensed for general operation on all public roads within the state.Some examples of vehicles that are not highway legal include: ATVs, UTVs (side by sides), off road motorcycles, golf carts and any other motor vehicle that by state law is not licensed for general operation on all public roads in the state.A road that is designated as open to all motor vehicles allows any motor vehicle both licensed and unlicensed for general operation on all public roads in the state which would include all Off Highway Vehicles.Refer to the appropriate Motor Vehicle Use Map to determine the allowed motor vehicle use for a specific National Forest System road, trail or area. These free maps are available at any of the offices listed below or on-line by clicking on the following links.and QuoteWashington State Law defines a Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicle (WATV) as any motorized non-highway vehicle that meets the requirements to be licensed with a metal tag. WATVs are not considered highway-legal vehicles by Federal standards; therefore, they cannot be operated on roads designated as open to highway legal vehicles only.Counties have rules, regulations, and restrictions for motor vehicle use (including OHVs) of County roads. Please contact the appropriate County for more information.talked me right out of a new 2019 Grizz SE
I got a motorcycle today, wanted a new Grizz but USFS sucks with their ATV/UTV rules
Looking at how much snow is on the hills this year I was wondering what your experiences have been with snow pack and spring bear season?I've only hunted the west side spring bear permits and have found that with a deep snow pack many areas are inaccessible to vehicles until the last week or 2 of season and that bears seem to stay put a little longer than years with little snow pack.
