OHV Information

PCMC 10.04.070 Off-Highway Vehicle Operation And Equipment

All off-highway vehicles (OHV) shall be operated in a safe and cautious manner as follows:

A.  All operators of off-highway vehicles throughout Parowan City shall comply with all state laws, rules and regulations, including registration of and the obtaining of a safety driving certificate issued by the Division of Parks and Recreation, as applicable.

B.  All operators of off-highway vehicles, who are ages eight (8) through fifteen (15) inclusive, shall be accompanied by an adult while operating such vehicles within City limits. All operators of off-highway vehicles who are sixteen (16) years of age and older, who have a valid Driver License or a valid Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) permit, need not be accompanied by an adult pursuant to Utah State Code 41-22-10.5.

C.  Off-highway vehicle use shall be restricted to roads which constitute the most direct route to and from homes, farms, businesses, and those roads leading from Parowan City to nearby mountain and riding areas. City streets designated for ingress and egress are 600 West, 300 East, 300 South, 400 North, 700 North, and Airport Road.  (See Map attachment below.)

D.  Off-highway vehicles shall be operated at all times in accordance with all applicable State, County, and City laws and regulations and shall not operate at speeds in excess of twenty-five (25) miles per hour (MPH) within Parowan City limits. Furthermore, if equipped with a headlight, the off-highway vehicle shall be operated with the headlight(s) functioning and turned on at all times. Off-highway vehicles shall not be operated in a dangerous or reckless manner, nor shall the operation of off-highway vehicles be operated in a manner which shall endanger a person's health, safety and welfare. Off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted along, across, or on the boundaries of an interstate highway except on an overpass or underpass. Also off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted on any trails, walking paths, and sidewalks within Parowan City limits, except for the purpose of ingressing or egressing the operator's property.

E.  Off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted along, across, or on the boundaries of an interstate highway except on an overpass or underpass. Also off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted on any trails, walking paths, and sidewalks within Parowan City limits, except for the purpose of ingressing or egressing the operator's property.

F.  Off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted in or on City parks for recreation or to use City roadways as an area for recreation. Roadways should only be used as the most direct route possible to obtain the destination in accordance with the above regulations and laws.

G. Off-highway vehicles shall not be permitted on any privately owned property without obtaining written permission from the owner of the property.

H. The violation of this section shall be punishable as an infraction with a maximum fine of fifty dollars ($50.00).

OHV Trails

Hundreds of designated trails explore the high mountains and desert of Iron, Beaver, Garfield and Washington Counties. The landscape is diverse and breathtaking. Click on Trail Map for designated areas in Iron County, or contact the Bureau of Land Management 435-865-3000 for additional information.