# Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore-Off-Road Vehicle Management
> **National Park Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-01-23 · Effective 2012-02-15 · 77 FR 3123
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-1250
- **Category:** park-regulation
- **Sub-agency:** National Park Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 3123
- **CFR reference:** 36 CFR 7
- **Publication date:** 2012-01-23
- **Effective date:** 2012-02-15
## Abstract

This rule designates off-road vehicle (ORV) routes and authorizes limited ORV use within Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) in a manner that will protect and preserve natural and cultural resources, provide a variety of safe visitor experiences, and minimize conflicts among various users. Under National Park Service (NPS) general regulations, the operation of motor vehicles off of roads within areas of the National Park System is prohibited unless authorized by special regulation.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/01/23/2012-1250/special-regulations-areas-of-the-national-park-system-cape-hatteras-national-seashore-off-road)
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