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New
ATV Course Opening Soon
In Iowa Near Missouri River |
OmahaRiverFront.com
by Nancy
Neurohr |
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Published
Thursday - August 7, 2001
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While traveling along the South
Omaha Bridge Road in Council Bluffs recently, I noticed a clearing that
appeared to be something under construction. It is actually a  parking
lot that is being built to hold up to 100 vehicles with trailers.
A motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle course will occupy 350 acres
of trails and riding land along the Missouri River. The site
under construction is being built for the River
Valley Trail Riders Club.
The River
Valley Trail Riders Club was
formed in July of 1995. Articles of incorporation were filed for
and granted by the state of Iowa in 1997. The club, which has 75
active members from Iowa and Nebraska, obtained more than
$100,000 in state grant funding and is working to mark trails and
erect perimeter fencing over the riverside land chosen for the
facility.
The course, scheduled to open this fall, will be the
first large dedicated facility for off-road personal vehicles in
the area. 71/2 miles of trails are completed so far. A connecting
asphalt road leading to the parking lot will be laid to allow
access from the South Omaha Bridge Road. In addition to the grant
money, proceeds from the state's $25 registration fee for
off-highway vehicles will pay for the improvements.
Rules
and Regulations for using the park are as follows:
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Safety
Certificates & Safety Requirements
1. OHV safety certificates are required for all persons whose
age is 12 through 17.
2. No one under the age of 12 can legally operate an OHV on
public land or ice.
3. Person's 12-15 years of age are required to have a safety
certificate and be supervised by someone 18 or
older when operating on roadways, highways
or road ditches.
4. A person shall not operate an OHV while carrying a
passenger.
5 A protective helmet is required in all State Sponsored
OHV parks.
6. Flags are only required when operation occurs on roadways,
highways or road ditches. Flags must be orange
and five feet above the ground.
7. Accidents resulting in personal or property damage
amounting to $200 or more must be reported. The
accident shall be reported to a law
enforcement agency within 48 hours of occurrence.
Unlawful
Operations
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or operate any
OHV:
1. On public land without measurable snow cover with the
exception of designated OHV Facilities.
2. At a rate of speed greater than reasonable or proper under
all existing circumstances. In a careless,
reckless or negligent manner so as to
endanger the person or property of another, or to cause injury
or
damage thereto.
3. While under the influence of intoxicating liquor or other
drugs.
4. On private property without prior permission.
5. On any public land, ice, or snow in violation of official
signs of the department prohibiting such operation
in the interest of safety for persons,
property or the environment.
General
Requirements
1. All OHV's must be currently registered to be operated on
public land and ice. OHV's are properly registered
when they have registration numbers, decals
displayed and the registration certificate on the person or
OHV.
2. All public lands including road ditches require measurable
snow for legal operation and may be designated for
OHV or Snowmobile use or both. OHV
parks are exempt from measurable snow requirements for OHV's.
3. Muffling devices shall limit engine noise to 86 decibels or
less.
4. Lighted headlamps and tail lamps are required for OHV
operation during darkness.
5. Carry in Carry out. |
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For
more information, please go to their website at: www.rivervalleytrailriders.com |
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