New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 6 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Chapter I - FISH AND WILDLIFE
Subchapter G - Fish and Wildlife Management Areas and Facilities
Part 51 - Public Use Of State Wildlife Management Areas
Section 51.4 - Roads, trails and parking areas

Universal Citation: 6 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 51.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024

(a) No person shall operate a bicycle or motorized vehicle on roads posted by the Department against such uses.

(b) No person shall operate a motorcycle, motor scooter, moped, e-bike, snowmobile or any other motorized vehicle off-road except as specifically permitted by posted notice or as otherwise permitted in writing by the Regional Manager.

(c) No person shall operate a motorized vehicle on any road, trail or parking area maintained by the Department at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.

(d) Where required by posted notice, parking shall be confined to designated parking areas or spaces.

(e) No person shall operate a bicycle or ride, drive, or lead a horse on lands subject to this Part except:

1. on roads and parking areas, and those trails designated and posted by the Department as open to the activity;

2. on other areas posted or otherwise designated as open; or

3. with written permission of the Regional Manager.

(f) No person shall possess or operate a snowmobile except:

1. on routes designated and posted by the Department ; and

2. following the close of the regular big game hunting season until March 31 of the following year; and

3. when the route is covered with a minimum of three inches of snow and/or ice.

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