I have a 2005 Ford F-150 4x4 with all working lights and behind the grille lights that work. Does any know the laws/rules. (Passangers, Age, Stickers, Illegal)? Please help! I just got my license and i dont want it to get suspended for offroading with a passanger under 25. (If that is the rule)

 

there are no rules. its offroading. just make sure you dont put yerself in a situation you cant get yourself out of, learn your trucks capabilites. the only thing law wise you gotta be careful about is picking WHERE you go offroading. if you go muddin in the wrong spot (parks, etc) and get seen by the men in blue you can easily grab yourself a reckless driving ticket, vandalism ticket, and im sure a few other ones they can think of.

 

Rule#1: NEVER go off-roading/boonie bustin alone. I learned that one the hard way

 

^ mans gotta point. chains aint worth unless you got another truck to pull em. again, just dont put yourself in a situation you cant get yourself out of and you'll be fine.

 

In CA there are rules. You are not allowed to have anyone in the car with you for one year, unless they are over 25 years old. You can get a fine if you are caught and possibly get your license suspended. I got in trouble when I was 16 cause I was hooking up with a girl in my truck and only had my license for about 4 months. It all worked out for me so it was all good.

Most areas in ca you will get in trouble for off roading especially if you live in a heavily populated place. When I lived with my parents in San Diego, the only place to off road was an old service road and if you were seen, the people who lived close to there called the cops. If you really want to off road, go to Ocotillo or somewhere where there is someone doing something more stupid than you are so they get in trouble and not you.

And like 05fx4screw, never go alone.

 

Check out some of the off-road magazines. There is a club/organization thet puts on monthly off-roading classes, anything from winching,beginner skills, to rockcrawling and line picking. I think it's Badlands or something like that, and they have them at Hungry Valley and Big Bear.
It's good to learn it right from pros b/c trial and error is usually more error than any thing else!
They can also answer most if not all of your questions.
REMEMBER THIS the skinny pedal can be your friend or your worst enemy!

 

Here's a general writeup I did a while back. It'll get you started on the right foot so you can wheel responsibly



So, you just got your lift and tires on. Now you want to go wheeling! Great, welcome to a wonderful world of exploration and challenge! So where do you go? Do you just find a road or “trail” somewhere out in the country? What if that trail happens to be on private land? You may go…and not get caught. You have a night of fun maybe post a few pictures on the net and no one is hurt. Right? Well…maybe not.

Sadly there are quite a few very well funded organizations out there who’s goal is to eliminate off highway vehicle travel. Do they monitor enthusiast sites? YOU BET! They have even been known to take the images that you post and use them in their own anti-access presentations. So that night of fun now may be another bullet in the gun that these extremists are trying to shoot us with. Take a look for yourself.
http://www.sierraclub.org/wildlands/orv/factsheet.asp
http://www.stopthrillcraft.org/
http://faultline.org/index.php/site/...urprise_canyon This particular one quotes comments from a 4x4 board. They're watching!

The more responsible wheelers that are out there the fewer bullets they have, and the more we have! Don't give them ANY ammunition!

Additionally, being good stewards of our environment is in everyone's best interest. One of the greatest benefits to wheeling is seeing the country's secluded places. Leave it the way you found it so that all can enjoy!

So, where do you go to find out where to wheel? The internet is a BIG place, but fortunately there are many 4x4 clubs out there. Not only will these clubs welcome new members but they will also know where it’s legal and safe to wheel! One place to look is http://www.offroaders.com/info/4x4-links.htm. This site will help you narrow down to your local regions different clubs. Check some out, find one that you think might fit you and your personality. Once you find a club just introduce yourself and go on a trail ride. Even if you don’t wheel your rig you can meet the members and have a great time.

Now that you’ve started to find more places and people to wheel we want to know how to wheel responsibly. A quick search for 4x4 land use issues on google can overwhelm anyone. So lets try to find some quick rules of thumb to follow just to get started. We can find those in the principles of TreadLightly.

From www.treadlightly.org
Travel responsibly on designated roads and trails or in permitted areas
Respect the rights of others including private property owners and all recreational trail users, campers and others to allow them to enjoy their recreational activities undisturbed.
Educate yourself by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies, planning for your trip, taking recreation skills classes, and knowing how to use and operate your equipment safely.
Avoid sensitive areas such as meadows, lakeshores, wetlands and streams, unless on designated routes.
Do your part by leaving the area better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire, avoiding the spread of invasive species, restoring degraded areas, and joining a local enthusiast organization.

Following these tips will help you start out on the right foot down the trail! HAVE FUN!


USEFUL LINKS

Where to Find Clubs

http://www.offroaders.com/info/4x4-links.htm

National Organizations

Responsible OHV Use Resources

United Four Wheel Drive Association
http://www.ufwda.org/

National Off-raod Association
http://www.nora-usa.com/

http://www.treadlightly.org/

Treadlightly 4 wheel drive tips
http://www.treadlightly.org/page.php...tion-Tips.html

Blue Ribbon Coalition
http://www.sharetrails.org/

Pirate 4x4 Land Use Section
http://www.pirate4x4.com/landuse

Trail Specific/Regional Organizations

Southern 4WD Association
http://www.sfwda.org/

California Off-Road Vehicle Association
http://www.corva.org/

Friends of Eldorado
http://www.friendsofeldorado.com/

Friends of Johnson Valley
http://www.fojv.org/

 

Begining off road clinic is the classes I referred to ealier.
Contact WWW.4x4traning.com Check them out. Badlands Off-road Adventures 310*374*8047

 

Or you can keep an eye on my threads for the next off road meet and greet and join us for some off road fun after my back heals.

Check out some of the meet and greet we've had in the past:

BTW you don't need to have a DL if you are in an Off Road Area, Only 8 off road light are allowed, except the rule doesn't apply to me, I can have 12 cause I am OGTerror.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_it13u6Qnbg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n1J4Fzi9A0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdc7c...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-miKN...eature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckCaH...eature=related

 

Your info says you are from Orange County. Depending on where you live in OC like I live in South County law enforcement may not even bother citing you driving with a passenger. The only agency I can see doing that is the California Highway Patrol.

Do not drive passengers and your self past curfew. Do not off road past curfew. Do not pick some random dirt road and just decide to off road. It is most likely private property and you can be cited for trespassing which is a Misdemeanor in the state of California.

You have lighting, which is a start. Do you have a V8 or a V6 engine? Are your tires designed for off roading. You do not want to get a flat and be in the middle of no where in which a tow truck can not reach you. To do it right, Off roading is expensive. I've got an 08 F150 Limited Edition with BFG tires, a Warn 9.5ti Winch, a push bar, and KC Aux lighting and a CB / PA system. Also you may want to consider purchasing a tool box for the bed of your truck. I've got one, I call it the oh **** box. It contains two large fire extinguishers, a shovel, recovers strap. tool box Basic Life Support (BLS) Medical Kit, Jumper cables, a Remington 870 Shotgun with 100 extra rounds of ammo and so on.

Also if you plan a trip for off roading plan for the worst. Or at least I do. I have my large bag that contains water, food, warm clothing, a hunting knife, matches., a .40 Cal Glock Handgun extra clothing and depending on how long something to sleep on. Go to Lowes or where ever buy a 3 Cell LED Maglight flashlight you never know when you're going to need it.

 

what does engine size have to do with anything

 

lightnings have supercharged 5.4s...

 

Hi Everyone

There is no any rule for off roads. just make sure you don't put yourself in a situation you can't get yourself out of, learn your trucks capabilities.

 

learned the hard way even in the back of a state park where u think no one cna see you someone can and you can get a reckless driving tickets
and i go alone alot get a winch it helps

 

Rule number 2 if you are offroading alone which violate rule rumber one under no circumstances leave your window up allways have one window all the way down or enough to unlock the truck if for some reason you get out of your truck accidently hit the lock button on your door with windows up truck running and cell phone in the truck, and of course 5 miles from the nearest road, to grap your chain and pull a tree out of the way of the trail and have to break one of your windows to get back in and it end up costing you 500$ for a new window......take this into consideration...first hand experiance right here