[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 43, Volume 1]
[Revised as of October 1, 2002]
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[CITE: 43CFR420.12]

[Page 586]
 
                    TITLE 43--PUBLIC LANDS: INTERIOR
 
      CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF RECLAMATION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 420--OFF-ROAD VEHICLE USE--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A--Operating Criteria
 
Sec. 420.12  Requirements--operators.

    (a) In addition to the regulation of part 420, operators shall 
comply with any applicable State laws pertaining to off-road vehicles; 
if State laws are lacking or less stringent than the regulations 
established in this part, then the regulations in part 420 are minimum 
standards and are controlling.
    (b) Each operator of an off-road vehicle operated on Reclamation 
lands shall possess a valid motor vehicle operator's permit or license; 
or, if no permit or license is held, he/she shall be accompanied by or 
under the immediate supervision of a person holding a valid permit or 
license.
    (c) During the operation of snowmobiles, trail bikes, and any other 
off road vehicle the operator shall wear safety equipment, generally 
accepted or prescribed by applicable State law or local ordinance for 
use of the particular activity in which he/she is participating.
    (d) No person may operate an off-road vehicle:
    (1) In a reckless, careless or negligent manner;
    (2) In excess of established speed limits;
    (3) While under the influence of alcohol or drugs;
    (4) In a manner likely to cause irreparable damage or disturbance of 
the land, wildlife, vegetative resources, or archeological and historic 
values of resources; or
    (5) In a manner likely to become an unreasonable nuisance to other 
users of Reclamation or adjacent lands.