Authority: IC 14-10-2-4; IC 14-11-2-1

Affected: IC 9-18-1; IC 14-16-1

Sec. 17. (a) This section establishes requirements that supplement or modify requirements otherwise applicable to a DNR property for both of the following:

1. (1) Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County and Sullivan County.
2. (2) Interlake State Recreation Area in Pike County and Warrick County.

(b) Every vehicle must be registered under IC 9-18-1, and every off-road vehicle must be registered under IC 14-16- 1.

(c) Every vehicle or off-road vehicle must be equipped with functioning spark arrestors and mufflers.

(d) Tire chains and studded tires are prohibited.

(e) The operator of an off-road vehicle who is under sixteen (16) years of age must be directly supervised by a parent or guardian who possesses a valid driver's license.

(f) The operator of a vehicle must:

1. (1) be at least sixteen (16) years of age; and
2. (2) possess a valid driver's license.

(g) A vehicle must be equipped with a roll bar or other overhead protection for the benefit of the operator and any passenger. The operator and any passenger in a vehicle must wear a seatbelt.

(h) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the operator and any passenger on a motorcycle or an off-road vehicle must wear a motorcycle safety helmet that complies with 49 CFR 571.218* while the off-road vehicle or motorcycle is in operation. A safety helmet is not required on an off-road vehicle with either of the following:

1. (1) A fully-enclosed metal cab.

2. (2) Both of the following:

   1. (A) Roll bar protection.
   2. (B) A seatbelt or harness worn by the operator and any passenger.

*This document is incorporated by reference. Copies may be obtained from the Government Printing Office, 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20401, or online at http://bookstore.gpo.gov/. The document is available for review and copying at the Indiana Natural Resources Commission, Division of Hearings, 100 North Senate Avenue, Room N103, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2273.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 8-2-17; filed Aug 18, 2011, 11:38 a.m.: 20110914-IR-312100668FRA; errata filed Oct 6, 2011, 2:38 p.m.: 20111019-IR-312110588ACA; readopted filed Sep 27, 2016, 1:57 p.m.: 20161026-IR-312160151RFA; errata filed Aug 16, 2017, 2:55 p.m.: 20170823-IR-312170389ACA; readopted filed Sep 28, 2022, 8:20 a.m.: 20221026-IR- 312220242RFA)