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SOUTH BEACH PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE LICENSE

(h) Mineral exploration and extraction-(1) Scope.

Except where different speed limits are indicated by posted signs or markers, speed of automobiles and other vehicles shall not exceed 25 miles per hour where driving is permitted on the beach. (4) Riding on fenders, tailgate, roof, or any other position outside of the vehicle is prohibited. (3) Towing of persons behind vehicles on a sled, box, skis, surfboard, parachute, or in any other way is prohibited. (2) The use of vehicles propelled by the wind, commonly known as sail cars, is prohibited. (1) The use of ground effect or aircushion vehicles is prohibited. The following operations are prohibited on and off established roads and parking areas. (2) The erecting of a structure for use as a hunting blind is prohibited except that a temporary blind may be used when removed at the end of each hunting day.

Hunting, where authorized, is allowed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws for the protection of wildlife. Provided, however, that the waters surrounding North and South Bird Islands and other designated rookery islands are closed to all hunting as posted. (1) Hunting is prohibited, except that during the open season prescribed by State and Federal agencies, the hunting of waterfowl is allowed upon the waters of Laguna Madre wherever a floating vessel of any type is capable of being operated, at whatever tide level may exist. (iv) Travel is permitted in an area within 200 feet of the north bank of the Mansfield Channel, beginning on the beach adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and ending approximately This route is locally known as the Dunn Ranch Road. (iii) The route beginning on the beach adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico approximately 11 miles south of Yarborough Pass and ending with its intersection with the Back Road approximately one mile west of the beach. This route begins on the beach adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico approximately three miles south of Yarborough Pass and returns to the beach approximately 15 miles south of Yarborough Pass. (ii) The route west of Big Shell Beach, locally known as the Back Road. The following routes and areas are open to such vehicles: (i) Travel is permitted on all of the beach adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico, except for the approximately 4ġ/2 miles of beach between the North and South Beach Access Roads. (2) Off-road motor vehicle and motorcycle use areas and routes. (v) When two motor vehicles or motorcycles meet on the beach, the operator of the vehicle in southbound traffic shall yield the right-of-way, where necessary, by turning out of the track to the right. (iv) Every motor vehicle and motorcycle must have a valid State vehicle inspection certificate when such certificate is required for highway use in the State in which the vehicle is licensed.

SOUTH BEACH PADRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE LICENSE

(iii) Motor vehicles and motorcycles must have valid license plates. (ii) In addition to the requirements of § 4.10 of this chapter, every motor vehicle and motorcycle must have an operable horn, windshield wiper or wipers (except motorcycles), brake light or lights, and rearview mirror. (i) No person may operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle without a valid operator's license or learner's permit in his possession an operator who has a learner's permit must be accompanied by an adult who has a valid operator's license a driver's license or learner's permit must be displayed upon the request of any authorized person. The operation of such vehicles and motorcycles is subject also to the applicable provisions of part 4 of this chapter and paragraphs (e) and (g) of this section. (1) The following regulations pertain to the operation of motor vehicles and motorcycles off established roads and parking areas. (a) Off-road motor vehicle and motorcycle operation.

South beach padre island national seashore