Traffic / OHV Safety
High visitor traffic can make highway travel dangerous during both the summer and winter months. Extreme weather conditions that we experience: high winds, thunderstorms, torrential downpours along with heavy snow and white-out conditions can only make things worse. You could easily get yourself into trouble on any roadway in Mono County, be it a state highway or dirt road in the back country. It is essential that you keep your vehicle fueled and equipped in case your vehicle is disabled.
Mono County has numerous roads and trails for various Off-Road Vehicles. There are maps available from the National Forest Service. Please adhere to the rules of road and protect the natural resources of Mono County so you can enjoy it often.
All vehicles that are operated on public lands must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The OHV fund is used for acquisition of new OHV areas, development and operation of existing OHV areas, enforcement of the rules and regulations, and protection of the natural resources.
DMV will issue a Green or Red Sticker for off-road vehicles. Vehicles that can be operated both on-road and off-highway will be given a street legal license. In order to operate any type of motorized vehicle off-road on public land, you must have one of the following:
Street-Legal License Plate:
If you want to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle or dual-purpose motorcycle on-road and off-road, you must have a street-legal license plate.
The Green Sticker Or Red Sticker:
If you are going to operate a motorized vehicle off-road only, you must have either a Green Sticker or a Red Sticker that has been issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Green Sticker allows vehicles to operate on public land all year. The Red Sticker is for motorcycles and ATV's, model year 2003 and after, that do not meet the emission standards established by the California Air Resources Board. If the vehicle has a 3 or a C in the eighth position of the Vehicle Identification Number, then it does not meet the emission standards and should be issued a Red Sticker. The Red Sticker is exactly the same as the Green Sticker except that these vehicles can only be operated during certain times of the year
Non-Resident Permit:
As of January 1, 1998 you will need to purchase a special "Non-Resident OHV Permit" if you are not a California resident AND your off-highway vehicle or snowmobile is not registered in your home state. To find out where these Non-Resident OHV Permits can be purchased and to get more information on the program, please contact a local Ranger or contact the OHMVR Division at:
California State Parks - OHMVR Division, Non-Resident Permit Program
P.O. Box 942896
Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
916-324-4442
E-mail, pubinfo@parks.ca.gov
For further information regarding OHV Laws and Safety please refer to the following website:
http://ohv.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1234
For further information regarding obtaining a Green Sticker please refer to the following website:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/vr/ohvredgreen.htm
Also see Personal Locator Beacon Information
You are responsible to know all of the regulations!
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