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National Forest System Roads and Trails
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-001 regarding: National Forest System Roads and Trails
Alert Start Date: April 16, 2021
Alert End Date: April 16, 2026
Order Number: 0401-21-001
Associated Documents
Forest Order
Order Number: 0401-21-00 I
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOREST SERVICE
ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST
National Forest System Roads and Trails
PROHIBITIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System roads (NFSR) and trails (NFST) within the Ashley National Forest.
- Operating a motor vehicle in violation of speed, load, weight, height, length, width, licensing, insurance, registration requirements or other limitations prescribed by Utah state law. 36 CFR 261.54(d); 36 CFR 261.55(d)
- Operating a motor 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 likely endanger any person or property. 36 CFR 261.54(f)
EXEMPTIONS
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:
- Persons with a special use authorization or other Forest Service authorization specifically exempting them from the effect of this Order.
- Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty and
- Federal or State administrative personnel in the performance of an official duty.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety in highly concentrated recreational use areas.
IMPLEMENTATION
- This Order will be in effect on April 16, 2021 and shall remain in effect until April 16, 2026 or until rescinded, whichever occurs first.
- A violation of the prohibitions in this Order is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, and/or imprisonment for not more than six (6) months. [16 USC§ 551, 18 USC§§ 3559, 3571, 3581].
- Further information regarding this Order may be obtained at the Ashley National Forest Supervisors Office at 435-789-1181.
Done at Vernal, Utah this 14th day of April 2021.
SUSAN EICKHOFF
Forest Supervisor, Ashley National Forest