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Motor Vehicle Order Road Restrictions
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety and prohibits:
- Using any type of vehicle that does not comply with an applicable state law.
- Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization.
- Operating a vehicle in violation of speed, load, weight, height, length, width, or other limitations under an applicable state law.
- Being on the road while operating any type of vehicle in violation of an applicable state law.
- Operating any type of vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property.
Alert Start Date: June 1st, 2023
Alert End Date: May 31st, 2026
Order Number: 03-00-23-002
Associated Documents
Forest Order
The purpose of this Order is for the protection of public health and safety.
Throughout the Southwestern Region, these actions are prohibited:
- Operating any type of vehicle that does not comply with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (a)
- Operating any type of vehicle in a manner inconsistent with the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (b)
- Using a road for commercial hauling without a permit or written authorization. 36 CFR 261.54 (c)
- Operating a vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (d)
- Being on the road while operating any type of vehicle in violation of the Motor Vehicle Code for that state. 36 CFR 261.54 (e)
- Operating any type of vehicle carelessly, recklessly, or without regard for the rights or safety of other persons or in a manner or at a speed that would endanger or be likely to endanger any person or property. 36 CFR 261.54 (f)
Described (Prohibited) Area
The Described Area includes all National Forest System (NFS) roads in the following National Forests and Grasslands.
New Mexico National Forests
- Carson National Forest
- Cibola National Forest
- Gila National Forest
- Lincoln National Forest
- Santa Fe National Forest
- Kiowa National Grasslands
Arizona National Forests
- Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests
- Coconino National Forest
- Coronado National Forest
- Kaibab National Forest
- Prescott National Forest
- Tonto National Forest
Oklahoma and Texas
- Black Kettle & McClellan National Grasslands
- Rita Blanca National Grasslands