Finally the rules clarified for Wheeling in NH (1 Viewer)

[high country cruiser]

No OHRV Sticker needed for registered vehicles in NH

REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
All snowmobiles and OHRVs must be registered if operated off of the owner’s property. A registration is a privilege to ride off of your own property on approved trails or with written landowner permission. There are no additional trail user fees in N.H.
Conventional motor vehicles (cars and trucks) that are legally registered as a motor vehicle do not need an OHRV registration. You will need a current inspection sticker. Motorcycles which are registered for highway use must have an OHRV registration to operate off road.

Also, we do need the LMFT Sticker to operate on Swanzey properties ( or be a member online) as long as you are a current MEMBER
This sticker is $25.00 which shows you are a member, but you will still need the day pass.
There will also be 20 passes per day allowed to access these properties. You can get the pass online.
Please send me a pm and I can foward you the link to the website, it's easy I just don't want to post it all on a public forum.

Rick Smith/Justin Dunn NH Land Chair NEA4WDC

 

[rapovt]

What are LMFT stickers and where do you get them? thanks for the work that you guys do

 

[Leaping Deer]

What does it cost for and out of state registration?

Thanks for the work you guys are doing!

 

[high country cruiser]

It's basically $25.00 per year to wheel the property

You can go online and register or pick up the permit locally.
If your vehicle is registered and has a current inspection sticker your all set.
Buggy's will need the NH OHRV sticker.
I joined online and I'm a member of the LMFT Club!

Justin Dunn/Rick Smith NEA NH Landchair Representatives

 

[high country cruiser]

Just to clarify the Laws on the signage.

Section 236:11 Restoration.

236:14 Penalty
Any person who violates any provision of this subdivision or the rules and regulations made under authority thereof shall be guilty of a violation if a natural person, or guilty of a misdemeanor if any other person; and, in addition, shall be liable for the cost of restoration of the highway to a condition satisfactory to the person empowered to give such written permission.

215:A6
CHAPTER 215-A
OFF HIGHWAY RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND TRAILS

Section 215-A:6

215-A:6 Operation of All OHRVs. –
I. It is unlawful to operate any OHRV during the period from 1/2 hour after sunset to 1/2 hour before sunrise without displaying at least one lighted headlight and one lighted taillight.
I-a. [Repealed.]
II. No person shall operate an OHRV upon any portion of the right of way of any public way including the traveled portion of a maintained public way except as provided in this chapter.
III. (a) No person shall operate an OHRV at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the existing conditions and without regard for actual and potential hazards. In all cases speed shall be controlled so that the operator will be able to avoid colliding with any person, vehicle, or object.
(b) Where no hazards exist which would require a lower speed to comply with subparagraph (a), the speed of any OHRV in excess of the limit specified in this section shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is unlawful:
(1) 10 miles per hour within 150 feet of any so-called bob-house, fishing shanty or occupied fishing hole of another.
(2) 10 miles per hour on class I through VI highways when the OHRV is being operated within the rights-of-way adjacent to such highways; town or city sidewalks; class IV, V, and VI highways approved for OHRV operation; and bridges open for OHRV operation.
(3) 10 miles per hour at trail junctions or parking lots, or when passing trail grooming equipment.
(4) 15 miles per hour on plowed roads on department of resources and economic development property open to OHRV operation.
(5) 35 miles per hour on all trail connectors.
(6) 45 miles per hour when operating an OHRV or snowmobile on any approved OHRV trail.
(c) The prima facie speed limits set forth in subparagraph (b) may be altered for a specific hazard.
(d) The driver of every OHRV shall, consistent with the requirements of subparagraph (a), drive at an appropriate reduced speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railway grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hillcrest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding trail, and when a special hazard exists with respect to pedestrians or other traffic by reason of weather or trail conditions.
IV. It is unlawful to operate any OHRV so as to endanger any person or damage any property.
V. When meeting, the operators of OHRVs or snowmobiles shall reasonably turn to the right and reduce speed to avoid collision.
VI. No person shall operate an OHRV within the limits of any railroad right of way where the rails are still intact unless otherwise posted, except in any emergency pursuant to the provisions of RSA 215-A:9, VII; provided, however, an OHRV may be driven upon the right of way of any railroad for a crossing of the tracks at their intersection with an authorized trail, road or highway where an OHRV is not otherwise prohibited. Any person violating the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a violation for the first offense and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.
VII. No person shall operate an OHRV upon any airport runway or landing field, or within cemeteries, except in an emergency pursuant to the provisions of RSA 215-A:9, VII. Any person violating the provisions of this paragraph shall be guilty of a violation for the first offense and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor for any subsequent offense.
VIII. No person shall operate an OHRV on the right of way of any public way classified as a class I highway and designated as an interstate highway, toll road or limited access highway.
IX. Pursuant to RSA 215-A:15, city or town councils and boards of selectmen may authorize the use of sidewalks and class IV, class V or class VI highways and bridges, or portions thereof, for use by OHRVs. The operation of OHRVs may also be allowed on sidewalks adjacent to class I, II, III, or III-a highways pursuant to RSA 236:56, II(e). Operators of OHRVs using said roads, or portions thereof, shall keep to the extreme right and shall yield to all conventional motor vehicle traffic. The bureau, or its designee, shall so post such highways where authorized. Following a duly noticed public hearing, except in the case of an emergency closure, such city or town authorities may change the allowable usage of a class IV, class V, or class VI highway by OHRVs by giving notification to the supervisor of the bureau and removing any signs that no longer apply.
X. A person may operate an OHRV across any public way where the operation of said OHRV is not otherwise prohibited by law, but said person shall comply with the following provisions:
(a) The crossing shall be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the public way and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing; and
(b) The operator shall bring the OHRV to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or, if none, the public way, before proceeding; and
(c) The operator shall yield the right of way to all motor vehicle traffic on such public way which constitutes an immediate hazard to such crossing; and
(d) The operator shall possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license or shall have successfully completed the approved snowmobile or OHRV safety training course.

 

[cruiserland]

right on
thank you Rick and Justin

 

[Stinkyfinger]

I just got off the phone with the president of LMTF and I just want to add a little more to this, because I'm hearing different rules and requirements from a few people. (Rick, I'm not stepping on your toes just want to make sure everyone is on the same page, including myself )

1)The OHRV like mentioned above is not required but the land rep and land owners would encourage people to get one. Also the state is tossing around the idea to make it mandatory soon, but at this time it is not

2) You do not have to buy a $25 LMFT sticker. Then land rep would like to encourage people to make donations to the LMFT to help out with maintenance of the property, but it is not required.

3) Like mentioned, you must print out and have on you a day pass when on the property. If you're going out there with a couple of friends that is fine, any more then that (organized run) you have to notify the town, F&G and LMTF.

So basically, if you have a street vehicle it must have a current registration, if it is not street legal it must have an OHRV sticker. Any wheeling out there will continue to be free, all you need is a day pass.

I can not stress how important it is for us to abide by these rules this year, because it will open up a lot more opportunities next year.

 

[green40]

I'd be interested to see if someone will be on the trails to monitor who is
actually using the property more. NEA clubs or the local people. Living right in the
area I see a lot of 4x4's constantly going by my place and I'm sure some
end up on the property.

 

[high country cruiser]

Lane, you are right in all aspects.

The information I had was on all of the signs that I wanted to keep non-public.
The LMFT has verbally givin incorrect info and the NEA is trying to establish the exact info needed?

According to the sign: all vehicles need the NH OHRV STICKER

Lots of other questions also, but we must work together to get a set of guidlines that work for all of us!

The NEA4WDC has been in close contact w/ LMFT through this whole process and continues to evaluate the situation and keep all members up to date.

Rick Smith/Justin Dunn
NEA4WDC NH LANDCHAIR REPRESENTATIVES
LMFT MEMBER
TOYOTA LANDCRUISER ASSOCIATION MEMBER #12888

 

[Scott Hatch]

OK so I can see where the confusion lies now.....These poorly written signs! The wording is AWFUL!!!

 

[high country cruiser]

Lets get this info back to the top

This needs to be in a different section,

 

[high country cruiser]

The pictures were deleted from this thread

I knew better than to make them public....