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OHMVR Frequently Asked Questions
You are required by the California Vehicle Code to have a spark arrester, maintained and in effective working order, whenever you are operating your OHV on any forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land. The land management agency determines whether a spark arrester is required on the land they manage regardless of how it may look on a specific day or season of the year. The US Forest Service tests and qualifies spark arresters for manufacturers at their facility in San Dimas, California.   (26)
Are brake lights required on my OHV?
Only on a combined use highway (a highway which allows off-highway vehicles only during daylight hours).  (27)
What lights are required on my OHV?
From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise, a forward facing white light and a rear facing red light are required. If you are towing a trailer, only the trailer is required to have the red light.  (28)
May I display red or blue lights on my OHV?
Red or blue lights that look like the warning lights on an emergency vehicle are prohibited. Red or blue lighted whip antennas are not considered warning lights under the law. The intent of the law is to not confuse emergency vehicles with non-emergency vehicles.  (29)
Do I need a light on my whip and flag at night?
No. A lighted whip is allowed but not required.
My four wheel drive is registered for highway use. When I am driving off-highway, do I need to keep all of my highway equipment on it or can I remove mud flaps and fold down my windshield, for example, and replace my street tires with off-highway tires?
When operated off-highway, a vehicle which is registered for use on-highway only needs to meet the equipment requirements for a vehicle operated off-highway, so, yes, you can remove your mud flaps, fold down your windshield and replace your highway tires with sand tires or others not approved for highway use.  (30)
Can I convert my dirt bike to a dual sport so I can drive it both on and off-highway?
FAQs • Dublin • CivicEngage
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How does the seat belt law affect me?

Every person who is a driver or passenger in a car or pickup truck originally equipped with seat belts is required to wear them. The driver is responsible for ensuring that seat belts are worn. Any person not wearing a seat belt may be cited for a violation. Children eight years old or under, or under 4 feet 9 inches tall, must be in a child-restraint system.	

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Is a driver's license required to operate a moped?

Yes, a valid driver's license or learner's permit is required.	

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Is it legal to text or place/receive a phone call while driving?

According to California Vehicle Code 23123(a), a person shall not drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.  California Vehicle Code 23123.5 goes on to state that it is illegal to write, send, or receive a text communication. This includes text messages, emails, or instant messages. Violators are subject to citation. 

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How long will it take an officer to get to my house during a non-emergency situation, such as a report of a loud party?

Calls are dispatched according to a priority system with matters of life or death being the highest priority. In normal situations, a response should be approximately 15 minutes.	

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Is there a citizen ride-along program?

Citizens of Dublin are allowed to ride along and observe a patrol officer on his/her shift if they are at least 16 years of age and have a clear criminal record. Visit the Citizen Ride-Along webpage on the City of Dublin website.	Citizen Ride-Along Webpage

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How can my neighborhood start a Neighborhood Watch Program?

You can sign up to receive police training in how to be a block captain for your street. Block captains receive a Crime Prevention Kit from Dublin Police Services and will learn how to form a Neighborhood Watch Group. Please call (925) 833-6686 for more information.	

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OHMVR Frequently Asked Questions
While this is likely, the manufacturer decides how to present a particular model to CARB for either Green or Red Sticker certification.
Why did a motorcycle issued a green sticker last model year, instead be issued a red sticker this year when they look identical?
As described above, manufacturers decide whether to certify a specific model to meet air emissions standards regulated by CARB and get a green sticker or certify that vehicle as not meeting air emissions standards to get a red sticker. Remember beginning with Model Year 2022, there will be no more Red Sticker registrations issuedto any new motorcycles or ATVs unless there has been a mistake.
I am buying a new ATV. How can I make sure it won't get a Red Sticker?
If the OHV is new, there will be no more Red Sticker registration issued.  Purchasing a used ATV from a DMV licensed California dealer makes it more likely they are selling CARB certified OHVs. Make sure the eighth digit of the VIN is not a C or a 3. When purchasing used vehicles and/or vehicles from another state it is important to determine emissions status before purchase. Vehicles purchased from another country such as Canada may not have conforming VINs required in California. These vehicles are called “grey market” and may not qualify for either green or red stickers and therefore not allowed to operate on public lands.
Where does my Green and Red Sticker go on my OHV?
Locations for affixing Green or Red Stickers to several types of OHVs are specified by law and failure to do so could result in a citation:

ATVs: The Left rear quadrant on a permanent plastic or metal frame member visible to outside inspection.
Motorcycles: On the left fork leg, either horizontal or vertical, visible from the left.
Sand rails, dune buggies, carts, etc.: On the left quadrant of the metal frame visible to the rear.
Snowmobiles: On the left quadrant of the metal frame visible to the rear.
If your vehicle is not listed above the rule of thumb is the identification sticker should be permanently affixed in a location easily visible from the rear of the vehicle, preferably on the left side.

More details are available at the DMV website.
USDA Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people.
Highlights of the Rule

The rule requires each national forest or ranger district to designate those roads, trails, and areas open to motor vehicles.
Designation will include class of vehicle and, if appropriate, time of year for motor vehicle use. A given route, for example, could be designated for use by motorcycles, ATVs, or street-legal vehicles. 
Once designation is complete, the rule will prohibit motor vehicle use off the designated system or inconsistent with the designations. 
Designation decisions will be made locally, with public input and in coordination with state, local, and tribal governments.
Designations will be shown on a motor vehicle use map. Use inconsistent with the designations will be prohibited. 

Final rule, as published in the Federal Register (pdf, 29 pages, 219 kb)

Motor Vehicle Use Maps 

Completed
 Motor Vehicle Use Maps

Schedule for Implementation of the Travel Management Rule
On June 8, 2006, Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth approved the agency's schedule for implementation of the 
	 travel management rule. The schedule will guide local efforts to designate those roads, 
	 trails, and areas open to motor vehicle use through a collaborative travel planning process emphasizing public 
	 involvement and coordination with state, local, and tribal governments. The schedule also contains important 
	 information on the current status of travel planning on each national forest and grassland across the country.

Explanatory Notes on Terms Used in Schedule (pdf, 3 pages, 15 kb)

FY 2006

Schedule Summary(pdf, 11 pagse, 25 kb)
Travel Management Schedule (pdf, 14 pages, 43 kb)

FY 2007

Schedule Summary (pdf, 11 pages, 25 kb)
Travel Management Schedule (pdf, 14 pages, 43 kb)

FY 2008

Schedule Summary (pdf, 1 page)
Travel Management Schedule (pdf, 14 pages, 1.06 MB)

FY 2009

Travel Management Schedule (August 2009) (pdf, 12 pages, 35 kb)

FY 2010

March FY 2010 Travel Management Schedule (pdf, 13 pages, 52 kb) 
October FY 2010 Travel Management Accomplishments (pdf, 14 pages, 196 kb)

Need for Designating Routes and Areas for Motor Vehicle Use
Motor Carrier Permitting - California DMV
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Laws / Safety
This removes the prohibition of the moving of an unregistered off-highway vehicle while they are in the process of being transported from one location to another. Citations for having an unregistered off-highway vehicle can only be issued if the unregistered vehicle has been removed from the trailer or truck bed. This law is effective January 1, 2015.
 Download Law Enforcement Bulletin [PDF posted 12/2/14]

Laws Pertaining to Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles (ROV)

SB 234 (Walters) was signed into law by Governor Brown on August 27, 2013.  This law amends AB 1266 and AB 1595 allowing 2013 and earlier ROVs with added/aftermarket seating.  The law also defines occupant handhold. (See OHMVR Public Information Bulletin (October 2013) listed below.)
 AB 1266, introduced by Assembly Members Nielsen and Cook to amend existing law, was signed into law on September 25, 2012. This law eliminates the requirement of a passenger to have both feet flat on the floorboard of a recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV). The bill also delays the implementation of the prohibition whereas a person operating a ROV shall not allow a passenger to occupy a separate seat location not designed and provided by the manufacturer for a passenger. AB 1595, sponsored by the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA) and carried by Assemblyman Paul Cook, was signed into law by Governor Brown on July 24, 2012 and went into effect on January 1, 2013.

OHMVR Public Information Bulletin (October 2013) [PDF]
Full Text of SB 234 [PDF]
Letter to the Senate Journal re: SB 234 [PDF]
Link to Senate Journal (SB 234 letter starts on page number 1490)
OHMVR Public Information Bulletin (September 2012) [PDF]
Full Text of AB 1595 [PDF]
Full Text of AB 1266 [PDF]
Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association (ROHVA)

OHMVR Laws Book

OHV Laws Book - 2018 [PDF]

OHMVR Law Enforcement

OHMVR Laws Quickbook (2018)

SB 249 Information - 2017

View the entire bill on the LegInfo website.
OHMVR Frequently Asked Questions
OHV stickers include "Green Stickers," "Red Stickers," and California Nonresident OHV Use Permits. See “C” below for Non-resident Permit information. The terms "registration" and "identification" are interchangeable.  (4)
What is a Green Sticker?
A Green Sticker is similar to highway registration except it allows California residents to operate their OHV off-highway on lands that are open and accessible to the public for OHV recreation. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) certifies the motors of off-highway motor vehicles that meet air emission standards to receive green stickers. The sticker is affixed to the OHV. It is required for California vehicles that do not have highway registration. Currently, a Green Sticker costs $54 for each OHV and is valid for two years. Contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office to purchase your Green Sticker.  (5)
What is a Red Sticker?
A Red Sticker is similar to the Green Sticker except that vehicles with Red Stickers are restricted to riding seasons regulated the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The Red Sticker is required only for motorcycles and ATVs model year 2003 - 2021. These vehicles are certified by the manufacturer as not meeting the exhaust emission standards established by CARB. If the vehicle has a 3 or a C in the eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), it is non-compliant with CARB exhaust emission standards and is issued a Red Sticker by DMV. Non-compliant OHVs cannot be modified to meet the exhaust emissions standard because the regulation is enforced at the manufacturer level, not the consumer level. The riding seasons for CARB non-compliant motorcycles and ATVs are enforced regardless of residency. Anyone visiting California from another state or country is subject to the riding season restrictions.  (6)
Can I still ride my 2003-2021 red sticker ATV or Motorcycle?
Yes. These vehicles, if properly registered, will still be allowed to recreate on public lands within the red sticker riding season. They must continue to be registered as before.
OHMVR Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Red Sticker riding season apply to non-residents?
Yes. CARB has determined that the Red Sticker riding season applies to California residents and non-residents alike. A non-resident operating a dirt bike or ATV with either a registration or the equivalent from another state or a California Non-Resident OHV Use Permit is restricted to the Red Sticker riding season. Be sure to check the riding dates for the area in which you wish to recreate. Non-residents may be asked to verify their residency by a driver's license or other identification when contacted in the field.  (9)
Where can I find current Red Sticker riding season information?
Red Sticker riding information is posted on our website.
What if the area I want to ride in isn't listed on the CARB Red Sticker Riding Season schedule?
OHV riding areas not listed in the schedule are open to both Green and Red Sticker vehicles all year. Check with the local land management agency to confirm riding area status before riding.  (10)
Why did I get a Red Sticker on my four-stroke ATV?
In order for an OHV to be certified as a Green Sticker vehicle, the manufacturers must submit the model of the vehicle for air emissions testing. Vehicles not submitted, tested and approved for certification as a Green Sticker vehicle can be sold as Red Sticker vehicles. The manufacturer designated your specific model to CARB as being non-compliant for air emissions in California, and then DMV issued you a Red Sticker based upon the VIN having a C or 3 in the eighth digit in the VIN. Sometimes OHV owners are confused because their newer four-stroke OHV seems to be much cleaner burning than their old two-stroke. While this is likely, the manufacturer decides how to present a particular model to CARB for either Green or Red Sticker certification.
Why did a motorcycle issued a green sticker last model year, instead be issued a red sticker this year when they look identical?
As described above, manufacturers decide whether to certify a specific model to meet air emissions standards regulated by CARB and get a green sticker or certify that vehicle as not meeting air emissions standards to get a red sticker.
Camping
ATV operators under the age of 18 must possess an appropriate safety certificate or be supervised by an adult who has a safety certificate. For more information about how to acquire a safety certificate, email Hollister.Hills@parks.ca.gov.
All California Vehicle Code laws pertaining to driving under the influence or open containers of alcohol and marijuana apply to off-highway. DO NOT DRIVE UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Motor vehicles must stay out of vegetated areas. Stay on designated trails and obey all signs.
Registration: All vehicles operated off-highway on public lands in California are required to be street-licensed or registered as an OHV through the Department of Motor Vehicles and display a current green or red sticker. Funds generated from OHV registration are used for acquisition, development, and operation of OHV areas.
Out of State OHV: If a bike has current registration in a state with an Off-Highway Vehicle Program, then registration requirements do not apply. If the bike is registered to a state that does NOT offer an OHV Program, then the bike must have a Non-Resident Sticker. Non-Resident Stickers can be purchased at the Kiosk for $30. More Information About Non-Resident OHV Permits
To read more about OHV laws and safety, please visit our California State Parks OHV Laws/Safety page.

Park Regulations

Drones are not allowed in the park. To protect wildlife and cultural resources, and for the safety and welfare of visitors and staff, the park is closed to the use of Model Aircraft, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and Gliders in flight.
Loaded firearms and hunting are not allowed in units of the State Parks System. Possession of loaded firearms or air rifles is prohibited.
Quiet hours are 10pm to sunrise.
Fires are permitted in state-provided fire rings. No ground fires allowed. You must provide your own fire ring if camping at Radio Ridge in the Lower Ranch, or the Obstacle Course Camp in the Upper Ranch. This is necessary to prevent disastrous fires. Portable stoves may be used in designated areas. It is the responsibility of every visitor to use extreme caution with any burning materials, including tobacco.  Campfires are not allowed in Hudner Ranch during fire season (summer & fall).
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