If you have guests or contractors that will be using the road, you are responsible for their impact to the road. To ensure a positive experience for all, please be sure to convey these Road Use Guidelines.
ROAD USE GUIDELINES
Because these private roads are essentially a “group driveway,” we ask that you extend courtesy and promote safety by observing the following guidelines.
SPEED
The posted speed limit is 15 mph. Even under normal conditions, loose gravel, mud, or slippery conditions reduce a vehicle’s ability to stop on these roads. Because of steep, narrow and blind sections, speeds above 15 mph do not permit enough reaction time for reasonable safety.
P.S. If you wish to travel the road at an extremely low speed, you may want to pull over in one of the turnarounds to let others pass.
SUFFICIENT EQUIPMENT
During times of snow and freezing temperatures drivers are expected to use sufficient equipment such as chains, 4-wheel drive, studded tires, etc. to prevent mishaps. Every year there are multiple collisions, road blockages, and over-the-side skids.
Damage to the road surface occurs due to improper driving techniques. “Washboarding” and potholes may be reduced by use of 4-wheel drive and gradual acceleration, especially when driving uphill.
RIGHT OF WAY
State motor vehicle regulations specify rights-of-way for mountain driving; the up-hill vehicle has the right-of-way. However, the interests of safety require use of common sense. Users of these roads generally respect each other by considering factors such as steepness, closeness of wide pullover spots, current conditions of the road, weather, vehicle maneuverability, etc. During plowing operations, please make every effort to yield to plowing vehicles.
TRACKED OR HEAVY VEHICLES
At several locations on both sides of the gates are sensors buried at a shallow depth. Tracked vehicles should be transported by a suitable vehicle, such as truck or trailer, to avoid damage to gate sensors and the road surface. If you have any questions about avoiding damage to the gates or sensors please contact the Association’s current President.
RESPONSIBILITY
Users of the road assume liability for their use of these private roads. The expectation is that any damage to the roads, gates, culverts, etc., will be remedied by the responsible drivers, their employed companies or individuals, or their insurance providers. Drivers of tracked vehicles are responsible for all damage caused by their vehicles. Drivers of concrete trucks must remove or repair spillage from their vehicles.
TURNAROUND LOCATIONS
These roads present a challenge to the drivers of oversized vehicles and it is helpful to identify areas where large vehicles might turn around safely.
A SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING CONSTRUCTION
In our neighborhood we all take pride in building, remodeling or maintaining our homes and properties. During construction, contractors and their employees use our community road. A resident who hires a contractor will ensure that any damage to the road, gate, culverts, buried sensors, etc. are repaired as well as any spills and debris are cleaned up.