Rules & Regs
Insurance
Each machine must have a MINIMUM of liability insurance coverage
Registration
Each machine must have a current registration, and proof of that registration
ORATVA Tag
Your membership tag must be visible and attached to the front of your vehicle. (Passenger side windshield for side-by-sides and front left fender for 4-wheelers)
Exhaust
Mufflers must keep your exhaust below 99 decibels when measured at 20 inches.
Rules Of The Road
While utilizing township roads, you are obligated to follow standard traffic laws. (That means no going 60mph in a 25mph zone just because you’re on a Polaris 900)
Age Restrictions
Drivers must be at least 16 years of age to utilize township roads as per state law.
Helmets
The state wants to keep traumatic and fatal accidents to a minimum. So, yes, that does mean you’re required to wear a helmet while operating your machine.
Other Rules
I will list other rules and regulations here in the future
Other Rules
I will list other rules and regulations here in the future
For a complete list of rules and regulations as per DCNR you can find that here.
Nearly all DCNR rules apply to ORATV membership.
An unmodified ATV should already meet all mechanical regulations.
Suggestions & Common Sense
01
This is 100% a luxury, and not a right. If too many people act up and cause a headache for the townships, they can and will pull their support. So please be smart and respectful, so everyone can have a good time. If people follow the rules, and show landowners they have nothing to worry about, they’ll be much more open to letting us set up off-road trails!
02
Please keep any loose papers/trash secured on your ATV. We don’t want your litter. (Litter fines can be up to $1000!)
03
If you do have a modified exhaust system and don’t want people reporting you for it being too loud, drive past residential areas at low RPMs.
04
For the love of all things holy, do not “pop wheelies” in residential areas.
05
We all know how fun it is to press the gas and “drift” on dirt roads. If we have 100's of people doing this, it can quickly cause erosion on the road. So... please don’t.
06
A large, LARGE portion of this trail consists of paved roads. You should probably change your tires to match that fact. Knobby tires on pavement isn’t a good time for anyone.
07
Venango is a rural county with a fair amount of farmland. Keep your eyes on the road as it is possible for cattle to have escaped. Your Can-Am Maverick won’t fair too well against a 2,000lb cow. This warning goes double for deer if you are riding during the evening or night.
Code Of Conduct
These will be part of your membership application. A signature is required, stating you understand and will follow this Code of Conduct.
01
Obey all laws; Federal, State, and local. No excessive speed. Membership permit stickers must be always visible.
02
Respect all people, personal property, wildlife, and the environment.
03
Follow all rules of safety while riding. Report any other rider that is not obeying the code of conduct to a director.
04
Be courteous and careful while approaching others while riding. Keep trails clean and safe. Let pedestrians, people with horses or dogs, bicycles, and cars have the right of way. If necessary, turn off your machine near horses and other animals.
05
Members/riders shall not interfere with or harass hunters, fishermen, sportsmen, landowners, or other individuals.
06
Individuals who disobey the law or the association code of conduct may be subject to suspension or revocation of club membership.