It is prohibited to operate any vehicle off National Forest System, State or County roads:
(a) Without a valid license as required by State law.
(b) Without an operable braking system.
(c) From one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise unless equipped with working head and tail lights.
(d) In violation of any applicable noise emission standard established by any Federal or State agency.
(e) While under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or a controlled substance in violation of State law.
(f) Creating excessive or unusual smoke;
(g) Carelessly, recklessly, or in a manner or at a speed that endangers or is likely to endanger any person or property.
(h) In a manner which damages or unreasonably disturbs the land, wildlife, or vegetative resources.
(i) In violation of State law established for vehicles used off roads.
[42 FR 2957, Jan. 14, 1977, as amended at 42 FR 35959, July 13, 1977; 66 FR 3218, Jan. 12, 2001. Redesignated at 70 FR 68291, Nov. 9, 2005; 89 FR 92816, Nov. 25, 2024]
Notes of Decisions
United States v. Terry Dahl, 314 F.3d 976 (9th Cir. 2002).
· cites it 7× “He was tried and convicted of violating 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 , and ordered to pay a special assessment of $10.”
United States v. Smith, 740 F. Supp. 2d 1111 (D. Ariz. 2010).
· cites it 4× “Prior to 2005, 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 prohibited the failure to pay a fee for use of a site or facility.”
United States v. Morow, 185 F. Supp. 2d 1135 (E.D. Cal. 2002).
· cites it 3× “The Defendant, Tom Morow [Morow], was charged with violating 36 CFR 261.15 which provides as follows: “Failing to pay any fee established for admission or entrance to or use of a site, facility, equipment or service furnished by the United States is prohibited.”
United States v. Daigle, 564 F. Supp. 2d 50 (D. Me. 2008).
· cites it 2× “”) Regarding driving while under the influence, 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 prohibits using any vehicle off road while under the influence of alcohol.”
United States v. Maris, 987 F. Supp. 865 (D. Or. 1997).
“The United States of America brings this action charging that defendants violated 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 in failing to pay user fees upon entering, through South Jetty Road, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area of the Siuslaw National Forest.”
United States v. Dahl, 48 F. App'x 689 (9th Cir. 2002).
· cites it 3× “He was tried and convicted of violating 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 , and ordered to pay a special assessment of $10.”
United States v. Wallace, 450 F. Supp. 2d 1080 (D. Ariz. 2006).
“§ 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 . The citation indicated the fíne would be $30.”
United States v. Scotford, 302 F. App'x 561 (9th Cir. 2008).
“Ill There is also sufficient evidence supporting Scotford’s convictions for violating 36 C.F.R. § 261.15 (i) and California Vehicle Code § 38301(a), and 36 C.”
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