As you can imagine, there are plenty of beaches within the Outer banks for you to enjoy. But, did you know that off-roading is permitted on many of the beaches? With the coastline as a beautiful backdrop, this is a great activity just for fun or maybe to help you find the best fishing spot. All can enjoy, but there are some regulations to be followed.
Use only designated access ramps. It is prohibited to go around the access points to get to the beach.
Drive only on marked ORV routes and comply with posted restrictions. Driving or parking on the dunes is prohibited.
Avoid driving or parking on the wrack line. The wrack line is a line of stranded natural debris caused by high tide.
Must have a current driver’s license.
Observe posted speed limits.
Pedestrians have the right of way.
The issue of ORV”s has been a topic of discussion lately. A group called the Defenders of Wildlife, along with other groups, are petitioning a federal judge to suspend the use of ORV’s on portions of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. This is mainly due the increased threat to local endangered shorebirds.
This past February, the groups filed for a preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court asking that the area in which ORV’s are permitted be reduced by 12%. The decrease in land used by ORV’s would provide the shorebirds with needed land to nest and raise their chicks. The restricted land would still be accessible to pedestrians. Here is a map of the proposed restricted areas.
Nothing has been settled yet, but they are expected to rule on this matter relatively soon. We’ll keep you posted.
Labels: off road vehicles, Outer Banks
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