be reclassified as an Alternative Vehicle as defined in Rule 3.6 at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will not be permitted to operate in Forest Highlands except for the sole purpose of ingress and egress to a lot. Guests and/or renters of Members may not bring UTVs/NEVs/ATVs into Forest Highlands. UTV’s/ NEV’s/ATV’s may not be parked on a lot unless it is within an enclosed area in accordance with the Association Rules. This restriction includes transportation trailers. 3.5 Alternative Vehicles All vehicles, including electric-powered vehicles that are operated on common area roads must be licensed for public road use and display current license plate at all times. Vehicles must be insured for liability and property damage and must be registered with the Forest Highlands Security Department. All drivers operating a vehicle within Forest Highlands must have a valid state driver’s license. Occupants of a vehicle must comply with seatbelt laws required by the State of Arizona and as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Vehicle use on golf courses, cart paths, walking paths or common areas other than roads is strictly prohibited. This includes the paths behind the Meadow and Canyon Clubhouses. Utility-Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) with side-by-side seating and similar vehicles must be registered with Forest Highlands Security each year. All registered vehicles must prominently display an identification decal as required and provided by Forest Highlands Security and will be allowed to operate within the community. UTVs and similar type vehicles will be subject to a sound test conducted by Forest Highlands Security. Sound Tests will be conducted for the purpose of registration in accordance with this rule and to address noise complaints. Vehicle engine sound level may not exceed 100 decibels as measured in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers Test Standard J2825. If a vehicle is not in compliance with required sound level decibels, the vehicle may only be used for the purpose of ingress and egress to a lot. The operation of UTVs and similar vehicles within Forest Highlands is a privilege and not a right. Operators are expected to obey all Forest Highlands vehicle rules of speeding, parking, noise control, etc. A member or guest who violates any vehicle rule while operating a UTV or similar vehicle will be subject to penalties as determined by the Forest Highlands Board of Directors. Rule violations by UTVs and similar vehicles will cause that vehicle to be reclassified as an Alternative Vehicle as defined in Rule 3.6 at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will not be permitted to operate in Forest Highlands except for the sole purpose of ingress and egress to a lot. Guests and/or renters of Members may not bring UTVs/NEVs/ATVs into Forest Highlands. UTV’s/ NEV’s/ATV’s may not be parked on a lot unless it is within an enclosed area in accordance with the Association Rules. This restriction includes transportation trailers.
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