powerline roads

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 11:59 am

So, often when I'm driving around I see little dirt roads going along under the huge powerlines. Are these just access roads for the power company mantainence? If so, whats the policy on whether or not I'm alowed to drive on these. Some of them look kinda fun for a quick detour on my way home from work.

dirtykj · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:42 pm

Private property ... usually the utilities company gets an "access easement" from the property owner(s) along the route, but enforcement is another matter entirely :twisted:

(of course since the route is probably on land owned by several different groups of people, their idea of enforcement can and will very likely vary)

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 12:49 pm

Are there signs saying not to take them?

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:00 pm

I have seen some that are posted.

Terry

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 1:12 pm

the ones i have seen are not posted. but, sounds a little iffy

sandracer · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:14 pm

I've driven on powerline and gas pipeline roads all over the Southwest from west Texas to Southern California and I don't recall ever seeing one posted. Maybe it varies based on what part of the country you're in.

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:19 pm

sandracer wrote:

I've driven on powerline and gas pipeline roads all over the Southwest from west Texas to Southern California and I don't recall ever seeing one posted. Maybe it varies based on what part of the country you're in.

theres a lot more population here then the SW. these roads are usually pretty close to people's houses.

raceinfan · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:53 pm

I know here in New England thats a BIG NO NO minimum of a $350 fine if your caught

I wouldn't risk it no matter where you live

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 2:56 pm

raceinfan wrote:

I know here in New England thats a BIG NO NO minimum of a $350 fine if your caught

I wouldn't risk it no matter where you live

you convinced me. :shock:

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:08 pm

Ride them all the time over here near Memphis...

2006KJSPORT4x4 · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:09 pm

But then sometimes the sneak attack from the Power companies hits...

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:11 pm

2006KJSPORT4x4 wrote:

But then sometimes the sneak attack from the Power companies hits...

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 3:58 pm

Looks like a good time to check the undercarriage!

Terry

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 6:49 pm

Hey jeepjeepster, you could really detail the undercarriage if you did this to yours!! :lol:

But back to power lines a lot of the land in Ohio they pay for right of way but the land owner still has control of the land, so most do not want you running around on them.

jerbacher · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:10 pm

thanks for the info guys. always good to keep out of trouble.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 7:41 pm

Hey now! Lets not be thinking about flipping me Jeep! :shock:

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 8:16 pm

Hey i knew that would get you jeepjeepster! :lol:

NO we do not need anything flipped but you could work on it easy :wink:

tom

LiLredLibby · **Posted:** Wed Jun 27, 2007 10:58 pm

Jerrbacher......I can tell you first hand that my brother-in-laws brother owns property near Ceasers Creek Lake in Waynesville Ohio,and he leases the rights to the power company ONLY.He is still the land owner and has to run the deer hunters off every year.With his consent,the power company post signs saying "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE AREA PLEASE KEEP OUT".....or in other words.....Your trespassing.

Ron

Pablo · **Joined:** Thu Feb 02, 2006 10:06 pm **Posts:** 1201

The laws on this will vary state by state and even within a state. The road can be private property or built on public land. Even if public land, laws may prohibit non-utility traffic on the road. All these things will factor into each specific instance. Asking someone local is your best bet. The local 4x4 group should know.

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