Park and Recreation

Traffic
Rule 2. Traffic ordinances and state vehicle laws
The traffic ordinances of this County [Chapter 30 of this Code] and applicable State Vehicle laws shall apply in and about all park property and in addition thereto the traffic regulations contained in this section shall be applicable. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Art 2, § 2, 6-16-59)

Rule 3. Roads and driveways within parks

(a) No person driving, operating, controlling or propelling any vehicle, motorized, horse drawn or self-propelled, shall use any other than the regularly designated paved or improved park roads or driveways, except when directed to do so by a police officer or department employee. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the use of any self-propelled wheelchair, power wheelchair, electric scooter, or other mobility device by an individual with a mobility impairment.
(b) No driver operator of any vehicle shall obstruct traffic or park or stop on any road or driveway except at a place so designated or in case of an emergency beyond his control. If so caused to stop or park for more than fifteen (15) minutes the operator shall report such fact to an officer or park employee. At places so designed and clearly marked, a vehicle may be stopped for a period of no more than fifteen (15) minutes in order for the occupant to view the scenic features. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Art. 2, § 3, 6-16-59; Ord. No 96-95, § 1, 6-18-96)

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Rule 4. Trucks, buses, other heavy vehicles
No truck, commercial vehicle, or bus of any type will be driven on any restricted park road or property without special authorization from the Park and Recreation Department for the purpose of park work, service or activities except that trucks and buses used for transporting persons to a park for recreational purposes will be afforded use of ingress and egress park roads and parking facilities as provided for conventional passenger vehicles. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Art. 2, § 4, 6-16-59)

Rule 5. Non-Motorized Equipment Use

(a). No person shall ride, drive or propel any bicycle, tricycle, skate boards, roller skates, roller blades or similar non-motorized equipment on any but the regular vehicular roads, or paved pathways and trails designated for said purpose. No person shall deviate from compliance will all traffic ordinance provisions governing the operation of bicycles while on park property.
(b). No person shall ride, drive or propel any registered motorized vehicle on any but the regular vehicular roads, except that such vehicles, with motors shut off, may be pushed by hand not faster than a walk or carried over grassy areas normally reserved for the use of pedestrians.
(c). The provisions of these subsections shall not apply to the use of self-propelled wheelchair, power wheelchair, electric scooter, or other mobility device by an individual with a mobility impairment.
(d) Violators of this provision shall pay a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation and two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each succeeding violation. Provisions of this rule shall not apply to the operation of these vehicles on those portions of park property specifically designated for such use. (Ord. No. 99-80(b)) Parents or guardians will be held strictly accountable for the actions of minors in regards to the prohibitions in the foregoing paragraphs. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Art 2, § 6, 6-16-59; Ord. No. 99-80, § 1, 7-13-99)

Rule 6. Parking

(a) No person shall park a vehicle any place on park property other than in the designated facilities provided for that particular type of vehicle, unless directed otherwise by police officers or department employees who are authorized to designate other areas for parking when conditions so warrant. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the use of self-propelled wheelchair, power wheelchair, electric scooter, or other mobility device by an individual with a mobility impairment.
(b) Except for County vehicles or those on official County business no operator of any vehicle shall park or permit to remain parked any vehicle on any driveway, parkway, parking area or other park property except in areas designated as twenty-four-hour boat launching areas between sunrise and sunset or as otherwise posted. (Ord. No 59-14, Rules, Part 2, Art. 2, § 2, 6-16-59; Ord. No. 72-8, § 2, 2-1-72)
(c) Exception to the provisions of the two (2) foregoing subsections is to be made in reference to the restaurants and leased facilities to permit patrons of these privately operated concessions to enter in and remain in same at any hour when open for business and to use the parking areas set aside for these concessions during the same hours. The Department Director may from time to time designate other similar use areas as exempt from general park closing hours. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Part 2, Art. 2, § 3, 6-16-59)
(d) No Department employee shall be permitted to accept any fee or gratuity for any service concerning the parking of a vehicle except those employees assigned to areas where a stated fee is charged by the Department. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Art 2, § 6(A), (B), 6-16-59; Ord. No. 96-95, § 1, 6-18-96)

Rule 7. Use of vehicles

(a) No Operator of a vehicle shall tow another vehicle or wheeled device on park roads except when the towed vehicle is used in transporting a boat into a marina or other designated area or when necessary to remove a disabled vehicle. No tow vehicles shall be allowed on Department managed beaches where the Department shall provide for towing of boats or vehicles and shall be authorized to recover the costs for such service.
(b) No vehicles except those authorized by the Park and Recreation Department to carry passengers for hire or fare will be permitted to so operate in the parks and these vehicles will be the only ones that pedestrians may hail or make prior arrangements for rides.
(c) No person shall abandon change any parts, repair, wash, grease, wax, polish, or clean a vehicle on any park roadway, parkway, driveway, parking lot or other park property.
(d) No person shall operate any unlicensed or unregistered motorized vehicle of any kind on any park roadway, parkway, driveway, parking lot, or other park property. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to golf course golf carts and authorized maintenance equipment or vehicles designated primarily for use by individuals with disabilities or in areas specifically designated for such use. The County Manager may, however, designate with appropriate signage and in accordance with safety regulations, certain areas of parks for use by four wheeled motorized carts. (Ord. No. 59-14, Rules, Part 2, Art 3, § 1, 6-16-59; Ord. No. 94-76, § 1, 5-5-94)