U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lakes and Recreation, West Point Lake.        

 

 


WEST POINT PROJECT POLICY ON USE OF VEHICLES

IN CORPS-OPERATED CAMPGROUNDS AND DAY USE PARKS

Title 36 CFR, Section 327, addresses the use of motor vehicles on public lands administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  Sections that apply to this policy are as follows:

327.2(a) – “This section pertains to all vehicles, including but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, minibikes, snowmobiles, dune buggies, all-terrain vehicles, and trailers, campers, bicycles, or any other such equipment.

327.2(h) – “Vehicles shall be operated in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, which shall be regulated by authorized enforcement officials as prescribed in Sec. 327.26.”

327.26(a) –“Except as otherwise provided in this part or by Federal law or regulation, state and local laws and ordinances shall apply on project lands and waters.  This includes, but is not limited to, state and local laws governing:

(1) Operation and use of vehicles, vessels and aircraft.”

 

The following guidelines are based on Alabama and Georgia laws pertaining to vehicle use.  These guidelines are listed below, by vehicle type, and are effective immediately:

  • Bicycles may be operated in any recreation area.  Bicycle riders under age 16 are required to wear a bicycle helmet.

  • Motorized Scooters and Motorcycles:

1.       Scooter/Motorcycle must be a state registered vehicle and display a vehicle license plate.

2.       Scooter/Motorcycle must have appropriate road safety devices: head light, turn signals and brake lights.

3.       Operator must possess a valid state issued driver’s license.

4.       Operator and passenger must wear Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) approved helmets.

  • Mopeds (50 cc engine or less):

1.       Operator must possess a valid state driver’s license or instructional permit.

2.       Operator must wear a DMV approved helmet.

  • Cars and Trucks:

1.       Operator must possess a valid state issued drivers license.

2.       Operator and passengers must be in cab of vehicle and wear seat belts.

3.       Vehicle must be registered and display a state or Federal license plate.

  • Golf Carts may be used only for disabled access to park facilities:

1.       Disabled person will provide documentation of disability such as a Golden Access Passport, disabled driver license plate or tag on vehicle, letter from doctor stating his/her disability.

2.       Operator must possess a valid state issued drivers license.

3.       Only the disabled person is authorized to operate the cart.

4.       Usage limited to daylight hours only unless equipped with taillights and headlights.

5.       Usage limited for transportation to a specific location within the park.

6.       To be operated on paved surfaces only.

  • All-Terrain Vehicles will not be operated in Corps recreation areas.

All vehicles must be operated in a safe manner, in accordance with all traffic laws and regulatory signs, and remain on paved surfaces.  Unless otherwise posted the speed limit in all Corps operated parks at West Point Projects is 15 miles per hour.

For more information, please call the West Point Project Management Office at 706/645-2937.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

  

  

 

 

 

 
   

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