N.J. Admin. Code § 7:2-3.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:2-3.5 - Snowmobiles

(a) All use of snowmobiles on lands and frozen waters under the jurisdiction of the State Park Service shall be in conformance with 39:3C-1 et seq., the Motor Vehicle laws of the State of New Jersey, the rules promulgated pursuant thereto, and this chapter.

(b) Snowmobiling is only allowed on areas and trails specifically designated for that purpose.

(c) Snowmobiles shall not be operated in a reckless or careless manner or at speeds which are dangerous to persons and/or property.

(d) A person shall not operate a snowmobile while under the influence of intoxicating liquors, narcotics, or hallucinogenic or habit forming drugs.

(e) All accidents involving personal injury or damage to property shall be reported to the Superintendent and law enforcement personnel of the State park at which the accident occurred as soon as possible after the occurrence.

(f) Any race, rally or organized snowmobile activity shall require application for a use permit and/or scheduling at least five days in advance with the Superintendent or designee having jurisdiction over the property to be utilized. The application or request may be denied for reasonable cause.

(g) A person shall not fail or refuse to stop when ordered to do so by authorized enforcement personnel.

(h) On Lake Hopatcong, no snowmobiles shall be operated in excess of 15 miles per hour before 12:00 noon on Sunday.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:2-3.5

Amended by R.2007 d.155, effective 5/7/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 4779(a), 39 N.J.R. 1701(a).
In (e), substituted "Superintendent or designee of the State park at" for "Officer-in-Charge of the State park on"; and in (f), substituted "Superintendent or designee" for "area Officer-in-Charge".
Amended by R.2014 d.031, effective 2/18/2014.
See: 44 N.J.R. 1935(a), 44 N.J.R. 2269(a), 46 N.J.R. 335(b).
In (e), substituted "and law enforcement personnel" for "or designee".