Driving on bare ground
§ 1 When issues or actions cannot be performed in any other
appropriate manner, despite paragraph 1(1) 1
Offroad driving Act (1975:1313) motorized vehicles used
1. by State or municipal officials in service,
2. by doctors, district nurses, midwives or
veterinarians in the course of their employment and
3. by the mountain rescue service, as well as at emergency services by State
fire departments or municipal organization for civil protection.
The vehicles may be used by all those who perform
1. the design, construction, maintenance and management of the force,
gas, water or sewer lines as well as radio or
telecommunications installations,
2. the design, construction, maintenance and upkeep of the roads,
3. transport of sick people to the doctor or
health care institution or in other equivalent urgent cases,
4. maintenance of reindeer husbandry facility and for work with
reindeer herding in the coverage of reindeer and by traction and collection
of reindeer facing imminent labelling, slaughter or
migration of the reindeer Herder's supply of food and
other groceries in direct connection with the reindeer,
5. retrieval of convicted bear, moose, deer or wild boar to
most appropriate located drive and at work in the game parks in
direct connection with the breeding of species for which the enclosure is
intended and
6. maintenance and construction work in the park, sports or
recreational areas.
In addition, the vehicles may be used
1. on individual exit roads or other such individual
drive leads into the terrain intended for motor vehicle traffic and
2. in land, rail or factory areas or other
workplaces, particularly organised racing or
exercise areas or other similar areas.
Regulation (2003:792).
section 2 of the Special caution should be exercised when driving on snow
bare mountain to counteract damage to the natural environment, avoid noise
as well as other disorders of importance. Regulation (1997:713).
paragraph 3 of the Vehicle, despite paragraph 1(1) 1 offroad driving law
(1975:1313) be set up or be parked adjacent to the road.
Regulation (1997:713).
Driving in föryngringar forests and on agricultural land
section 4 of the prohibition laid down in article 1, first paragraph 2 offroad driving law
(1975:1313) apply to driving on snow-covered forest land with plant-
or young forests whose average height of snow cover is lower than two
metres. The ban does not apply in the cases referred to in article 1, first
paragraph 1-3 this regulation. Regulation (1997:713).
paragraph 5 of the power-driven vehicle, despite paragraph 1(1), 3
Offroad driving Act (1975:1313) be used in the cases referred to in paragraph 1 of the
1-3 of the first paragraph of this regulation. Regulation (1997:713).
Driving in mountain areas
section 6 of the prohibition referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph, offroad driving law
(1975:1313) applies in the mountain areas in Dalarna, jämtland,
Västerbotten and norrbotten County specified in annex 1-16
This regulation. These areas are referred to as regulatory areas and
classified (A) to (C).
Rating (A) to (C) are made on the basis of off-road driving at
snow-covered land, as follows:
A-consists of areas without public snowmobile trails and with very
strong restrictions on driving with off-road Scooter,
B-up of areas with few public snowmobile trails and with
strong restrictions on driving with off-road scooter and
C-is made up of areas that can accommodate several General
snowmobile trails and with limitations for driving with the
terrain scooter.
A more detailed description of the areas delimitation and
regulations for the areas are available from the County Administrative Board.
Only snowmobile trails that are General may be within the
regulatory areas, unless derogation from the prohibition provided for in a
individual case allowed under section 12. Regulation (1997:713).
section 7 of the motor vehicles, despite section 6, be used in agriculture or
forestry. Such vehicles may also be used by anyone who is stuck
a resident in the area of driving the nearest road between home
in the field and regulatory area limit.
Terrain Scooter, despite section 6, be used for General
snowmobile trail and of those who are permanently resident in the area of
driving the nearest road between home and public snowmobile trail or
regulatory area limit.
In addition to the exceptions provided for in the first subparagraph applies except in accordance with
Article 1, first paragraph, second subparagraph, 1-5 and the third paragraph 1.
Regulation (1997:713).
General snowmobile trail
§ 8 General snowmobile trail is a marked Winter Trail where
terrain scooters under special marking may be made when
the ground is snow-covered. A county administrative board or the municipality is responsible for
snowmobile trail posture on such a point.
When a general snowmobile trail shall be constructed in such a way, the trail
such location and execution that riding on the trail can be done in a
safely and properly, taking account of
both the surroundings that they are traveling on the trail.
The authority or municipality responsible for snowmobile trail posture
may provide the kind of off-road motor vehicles or
off-road trailers that may be performed on the trail. Regulation (2002:929).
§ 9 a general snowmobile trail shall be fitted with a special mark that
indicates that it is a general snowmobile trail.
In the case of driving outside a general snowmobile trail is not allowed
will the trail be fabulous with mandatory label D9, decreed led for
all-terrain vehicles and off-road trailers, according to
traffic sign Ordinance (2007:90). The environmental protection agency may provide
procedure for special marking of public snowmobile tracks
shall take place. Regulation (2007:95).
section 10 in areas of prohibition pursuant to § 1, second subparagraph
Offroad driving Act (1975:1313), the County Board shall decide on
a general snowmobile trail.
In other areas, the County Administrative Board or the municipality may decide
both on a snowmobile trail shall be public as if such part
shall be withdrawn.
For General snowmobile trail required the consent of the concerned
landowners. Regulation (1997:713).
section 11 of the County Administrative Board or the municipality is responsible for
snowmobile trail bearing on General snowmobile trail.
Snowmobile trail approach means establishing a general snowmobile trail and in
where appropriate, other establishments for snowmobile traffic in
adjacent to the trail and be responsible for the operation of the joint and
the installations. On the snowmobile trail posture, due account
be taken of both public and private interests.
A general snowmobile trail, through the maintenance and other measures
be kept in a safe and satisfactory condition with
into account both the environment as those who travel on it. These
measures count as operation of the joint. Regulation (1997:713).
Other provisions derogating from paragraph 1 of the road law
(1975:1313)
section 12 of the County Administrative Board, may, if there are special reasons, require
If additional derogations or adopting derogations
cases from the provisions of paragraph 1 of the road law
(1975:1313).
For the regulated areas specified in section 6, and classified A,
the County Board may grant exemptions from the exit ban only if the
There are serious reasons. Regulation (1997:713).
paragraph 13 of The granted derogations from the bans handed down with
support of 1 section Road Act (1975:1313) is
obliged to in the area where the exception applies to
the request of a conservation officer or a policeman show up
decision or otherwise demonstrate that the exception has
granted. Regulation (2014:1237).
section 14 Before the County Board decides on the exception from the prohibition
referred to in paragraph 1, second subparagraph Road Act (1975:1313)
General snowmobile trail or facility for such joint shall
the provincial Government shall consult with the environmental protection agency. Regulation (1998:1288).
Regulations under section 3 of the Road Act (1975:1313)
15 § Prohibition or regulation under paragraph 3 of the road law
(1975:1313) may be communicated by
1. municipality of the prohibition or regulation applies in a
municipality, and
2. the County Administrative Board of the prohibition or regulation involves more than
a municipality.
The decision shall be served on the landowner. Regulation (1997:713).
section 16 Before a municipality announces decision to consult with the municipality
the County Administrative Board. Before the County Board decision shall
the provincial government on issues of importance to consult with the municipality.
Regulation (1997:713).
Common provisions
section 17 of the Conservation Officer referred to in paragraph 3 (a) offroad driving law
(1975:1313) appointed by the County Board in the county where the
conservation the Sentry is resident.
The police authority may, after consultation with the environmental protection agency,
provide for the appointment and training of
conservation wardens and their equipment.
Regulation (2014:1237).
section 18 concerned about driving off-road vehicle operated by
The armed forces, the Swedish defence materiel administration, or the municipal
the Organization of emergency assistance in training and height
preparedness, see special provisions. Regulation (2003:792).
section 19 of the rules of the road for terrain found in the highway code
(1998:1276). Regulation (1998:1316).
section 20 on the prohibition of the operation of power-driven vehicles in the
National Park includes provisions in the regulations for
national parks.
21 § Additional provisions for the enforcement of
Offroad driving Act (1975:1313) will be notified by
The environmental protection agency. Regulation (1998:1288).
section 21A of the environmental protection agency may provide for marking
of such conditions relating to that travel in terrain
can't be marked out with signs. Regulation (2007:95).
21 b of the rules on publication and making available of
municipal regulations, see Chapter 3. section 30 of the local Government Act
(1991:900). Regulation (2012:650).
Appeal
section 22 of 22 a of the Administrative Procedure Act (1986:223) contains provisions
If an appeal to the administrative court.
Regulation (1998:1172).
section 23 of the environmental protection agency may bring an action against the County Board's decision
According to this regulation. Such an action is not limited to
certain period of time.
When a decision under section 12, the second subparagraph shall be notified to the
copy of the decision as soon as possible be sent to the environmental protection agency. Such
decision shall be appealed against within three weeks from the
The environmental protection agency rated part of the decision.
A decision to set up a general snowmobile trail may be appealed to the
the Government. The environmental protection agency may appeal against such a decision
to take to be in the general interest. Regulation (1999:765).
paragraph 24 of the decision under section 15 may be appealed to the Government.
When a decision under section 15 is announced, a copy of the decision
promptly be sent to each municipality and County Board.
Regulation (1997:713).
Transitional provisions
1991:1103
This regulation5 shall enter into force on 1 August 1991. In the case of
the appeal of the decision referred to in paragraph 10 of the terms of older
regulations, if the decision is given before the entry into force.
1995:209
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 april 1995. Decisions
appeal has been issued prior to the entry into force according to the older
provisions.
1997:713
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 november 1997.
Provisions or decisions rendered before
entry into force is still valid. Dispositions of the exception
from the provisions of paragraph 1 of the Road Act (1975:1313)
shall be reviewed pursuant to this regulation before 1
November 1998. Has not been re-examined before its expiry,
the mandate to govern. Driving on snow-covered ground in the
areas that had not previously been covered by section 1 of the road law
may until 1 november 1998 come at the point where such execution
by decision allowed by the County Administrative Board. Decisions on such
authorisation shall, in respect of Appeal considered as exceptions
According to section 12 of this regulation. Permit for driving in areas
classified (A) may be granted only where there are serious
reasons.