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BLM Rules For Imperial Sand Dune Recreation Area
Rules designed to promote public safety in the Imperial Valley Sand Dunes have been in effect since 1983. PLEASE REMEMBER, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE LAW. These rules apply to public lands within the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. Generally, the area encompasses public lands from one mile north of Mammoth Wash to the Mexican border (north to south) and from the Southern Pacific Railroad, Ogilby Road and the Boardmanville area, the the old Coachella Canal (east to west).
Safety Flags are required on all off-highway vehicles. (This includes two-wheeled motorcycles)
All off-highway vehicles shall be equipped with an 8-foot whip mast and a 6x12 inch red or orange flag. Flags may be of pennant, triangle, square, or rectangular shape. Masts must be securely mounted on the vehicles and extend 8 feet from the ground to the mast tip. Safety flags must be attached within 10 inches of the tip of the whip mast with club or other flags mounted below the safety flag or on another whip.
A 15 M.P.H. speed rule exists on the sand highways. No person shall operate OHV in excess of 15 m.p.h. on public lands within 500 feet of Highway 78, Grays Well Road, Gecko Road, and access roads within the Gecko and Roadrunner recreation sites.
Fires - The burning of potentially hazardous materials e.g.(but not limited to) gas, oil, plastic and magnesium is prohibited.
No glass beverage containers are allowed. Possession or use of any glass, cup or bottle empty or not, used for carrying any liquid for drinking purposes is prohibited. Persons may pick up glass beverage containers discarded by others to remove for deposit in approved trash receptacles.
No alcoholic beverages allowed while riding on BLM lands. No person shall drink an alcoholic beverage, have in their possession or on their person any open container that contains an alcoholic beverage while operating in or on a
motor ((
Internal Combustion Engine ? )) vehicle or OHV on public lands administered by BLM within California. NO PERSON UNDER AGE 21 SHALL BE IN POSSESION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.
Use of audio devices. No person shall operate or use any audio device, such as a radio, television, musical instrument, or other noise producing device or motorized equipment between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. in a manner that makes unreasonable noise that disturbs other visitors; or operate or use a public address system without written authorization from BLM.
Reserving of camping spaces is prohibited; sites are allocated on a first come/first served basis.
Taking off or landing of aircraft, including ultralights, is prohibited within 1 mile of Gecko Road.
Dumping of sewage is prohibited.
A 14 day camping limit is in effect in the imperial sand dunes recreation area.
No parking or camping within 10 feet of pavement on Gecko Road.
Shooting is prohibited within 1/2 mile of formal campgrounds and should be conducted well away from other concentrations of people and property.
BLM supplementary rules re-established under authority of 43 CFR 8365 1-6. Violations of the rules are punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 and/or imprisonment not to exceed 12 months (43 CFR 8360 0-7). Also, all OHV's must be operated in accordance with State laws and regulations relating to use registration, operation, and inspection of OHV's (43 CFR 8341 1{a}).
Helmet Usage. All persons, regardless of age, who operate or ride all-terrain vehicles (ATV's) on public lands in California must wear an approved safety helmet. (38505 C.V.C.).
Parental Supervision No person under the age of 14 shall operate an all-terrain vehicle unless that person satisfies the requirements of 38503 C.V.C. (safety certification) and in addition, is accompanied by and under the direct supervision of a parent or guardian. (38504 C.V.C.)
Carrying of passengers. No operator of an all0terrain vehicle shall carry a passenger while operating on public lands. (38506 C.V.C.)
Operating an OHV under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, or under the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug, to drive a vehicle. (23152(a) C.V.C.). Driving while license is suspended/revoked off road as well as on road is against the law. (14601 C.V.C.)
Speed laws
1. Basic speed law: Don't operate an off-highways vehicle faster than it is safe for conditions(38505 C.V.C)
2. Prima Facie Speed Limit: The prima facie speed limit within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals shall be under 15 m.p.h. unless changed as authorized by the code. (38310 C.V.C.)
Registration
1. Vehicles operated on federal and state highways, county roads, and BLM's Gecko Road, Gray's Well Road, and McCain Valley must be licensed for highway use.
2. Off highway vehicles owned by California residents must be registered with the California Department of motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )) Vehicles and display a valid "Green Sticker" vehicle identification tag (38020, 38010 (C.V.C.) in a clearly visible location on the vehicle. (38170) C.V.C.)
3. Beginning 1/1/97, off highway vehicles that do not have valid registration or permit from the owners home state (incl. Mexico and Canada) will be required to purchase a special California permit (sticker) through selected vendors in California and Nevada or the California Dept. of Parks and Recreation 916-324-4442 (38020 CVC)
Required Equipment According to California State law, any off-highway vehicle must be equipped with an approved muffler, brakes, and spark arrester. Headlight and taillight are required for operation at night. Tail lights must include at least one red light.
Environmental Damage. No person shall operate an off-highway vehicle in a manner likely to cause environmental damage. (38319 C.V.C., 43 CFR 8341. 1{f}{4}).
Firearms California state law - Firearms must not be discharged within 150 yards of residences, buildings, campsites, occupied areas, RECREATIONAL AREAS, or domestic livestock. No shooting from or across any road. No shooting from a vehicle. It is unlawful to carry a loaded weapon in a vehicle.
If you have any questions or comments regarding Glamisdunes, call the BLM at (760) 337-4400 or write to the El Centro Field Office at
Bureau of Land Management
1661 South 4th Street
El Centro, CA 92243
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