Idaho Administrative Code › Title IDAPA 26 - Parks and Recreation, Department of › Rule 26.01.20 - RULES GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF PARK AND RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES › Section 26.01.20.150 - USE OF MOTOR VEHICLES

Current through August 31, 2023
Except where otherwise provided, motor vehicles may enter or be operated in park and recreation areas and facilities only upon payment of the motor vehicle entrance fee or display of a valid Idaho state Parks Passport or Annual Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee sticker. All motor vehicles must stay on authorized established department roadways or parking areas except for trails and areas which are clearly identified by signs for off-road use. Drivers and motor vehicles operated within lands administered by the department must be licensed or certified as required under state law. The operators of all motor vehicles must comply with the motor vehicle entrance fee requirements, speed and traffic rules of the department, and all other federal, state, local laws, and ordinances governing traffic on public roads. (3-18-22)
01.
Use of Parking Spaces for Persons With a Disability
. Special zones and parking spaces within state parks are designated and signed for exclusive use by vehicles displaying a special license plate or card denoting legal handicap status as provided in Section  49-213, Idaho Code. (3-18-22)
02.
Overdriving Road Conditions and Speeding Prohibited
. No person may drive a vehicle at a speed greater than the posted speed or a reasonable and prudent speed under the conditions, whichever is less. Every person must drive at a safe and appropriate speed when traveling on park roads, in congested areas, when pedestrians or bicyclists are present, or by reason of weather or hazardous highway conditions as provided in Section  49-654, Idaho Code. (3-18-22)
03.
Safety Helmets
. Persons under eighteen (18) years of age must wear a protective safety helmet when riding upon a motorcycle, motorbike, utility type vehicle, or an all-terrain vehicle as operator or passenger as provided in Section  49-666, Idaho Code. (3-18-22)
04.
Snowmobile Operation
. No person may operate a snowmobile on any regularly plowed park road unless authorized by park or program manager. Access on non-plowed roads and trails are only permitted when authorized by the park or program manager. (3-18-22)
05.
Compliance with Posted Regulatory Signs
. Persons operating vehicles within state parks are required to obey posted regulatory signs as provided in Section  49-807, Idaho Code. (3-18-22)
06.
Obedience to Traffic Direction
. No person may willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or directions of any park employee invested with authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic within a state park. (3-18-22)
07.
Restrictions
. The operation of motor vehicles within a designated campground is restricted to ingress and egress to a campsite or other in-park destination by the most direct route. (3-18-22)
08.
Official Use
. This rule does not prohibit official use of motor vehicles by department employees anywhere within lands administered by the department. (3-18-22)
09.
Commercial Motor Vehicle
. Commercial motor vehicles may only enter or be operated in park and recreation areas and facilities upon payment of the appropriate daily fee. (3-18-22)