312 IAC 8-2-17 Redbird State Recreation Area and Interlake State Recreation Area

Sec. 17. (a) This section establishes requirements that supplement or modify requirements otherwise applicable to a DNR property for both of the following: (1) Redbird State Recreation Area in Greene County and Sullivan County. (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) be at least sixteen (16) years of age; and (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) A fully-enclosed metal cab. (2) Both of the following: (A) Roll bar protection. (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.