OR driving on beach

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Any Moms/Dads know if it is legal for a 15 year old with a drivers permit to drive a car on the beach--in locations where driving is allowed--WITHOUT a parent? Are cars treated like ATV's, or are they still cars? Looking for an opportunity for my injured son who cant kite to drive beach shuttle for us.

Thanks,
Eric

corey4x4man · Since 13 Jun 2011 134 Posts Beaverton, OR Stoked

open beaches for driving are considered roads, all laws apply.

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Thanks. Oh well

Eric

Scriffler · Since 03 Jul 2005 581 Posts LYLE Addicted

When is the last time you saw a cop patrolling the beach though?

eric · Since 13 Jan 2006 1861 Posts XTreme Poster

Actually, pretty often between Sunset and Shipwreck.

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Yeah you will see them patrolling for sure. I would say that as long as he was driving legit it wouldn't be an issue, but better not to risk it.

Gman · Since 11 Feb 2006 4911 Posts Portland Unstrapped

We got busted for goundboarding behind the rig...

Tho tow-up paragliding is cool

caps · Since 23 Dec 2010 347 Posts Obsessed

May not be legal, but I've taught my kids to drive on the sunset to shipwreck stretch. I rode downwind while the family followed with a kid driving (mom shotgun).

But it has crossed my mind that my 14 year old could follow solo... Obviously, the need for stoke is clouding my judgement. Still, pretty safe place to teach youngins to drive. And you just might get a downwinder out of it if you play your cards right!