Operating on Roads

Operating a limited-use OHM on a road or on a road’s right-of-way is highly restricted and in most cases unlawful. There are a few exceptions; however, you should consider all highways (roads) and right-of-ways (ROW) closed to limited-use OHMs until you are sure operation is allowed.

• A limited-use OHM may be operated on a highway that is designated and posted as an OHM route. The operator must stay on the extreme right side of the highway except when making a left turn from a safe part of the roadway.
• A limited-use OHM may be operated on a highway when you must do so in order to cross the highway, a bridge, culvert, or a railroad right-of-way. To cross, you must:
  • Select a crossing point where there is good visibility in both directions.
  • Bring the OHM to a complete stop.
  • Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Cross in the most direct manner possible.
• A limited-use OHM may be operated on the extreme right side of a highway if the OHM is registered for private use and is being used exclusively as an implement of husbandry or for agricultural uses.
• If you are participating in a special OHM event, you may operate your limited-use OHM on the part of a highway that has been blocked off by the local government for that event.
• You may not operate on the median of a divided highway unless you are in the process of crossing the highway.
• You may not ride a limited-use OHM to travel from your house or place of lodging to the nearest trail. Instead, you must trailer a limited-use OHM to an access point on the trail unless you live immediately adjacent to a trail or route and it borders your property.
• A limited-use OHM may be operated in the right-of-way (ditchline) of:
  • A U.S., state, or county highway if the OHM is at least 10 feet away from the roadway
  • A town highway that is designated as an OHM route or trail