2.1

Purpose

It shall be the intent and purpose of the Division of Parks and Recreation to adopt only those minimal Rules and Regulations that are essential to the protection of Park resources and improvements thereto and to the safety, protection and general welfare of the visitors and personnel on properties under its jurisdiction.

2.2

Scope

Unless otherwise provided by statute, the following shall constitute the Rules and Regulations of the Division of Parks and Recreation and shall govern the use of all applicable lands, recreation areas, historic sites, natural areas, nature preserves, rights as grantee to conservation easements, marinas, waters and facilities administered by the Division of Parks and Recreation. No Rule or Regulation herein shall preclude the enforcement of any statute under the Delaware Code.

2.3

Regulation Authority

In accordance with Title 7 Del.C. §4702©, of the Delaware Code Annotated, the Administrative Procedures Act, all Rules and Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Parks and Recreation, shall have the effect of law and shall be published in at least two newspapers, of general circulation in the territory to be affected, 30 days prior to the date the Rules and Regulation become effective, except in the case of an emergency, the Department or Division shall give such advance notice as deemed necessary or desirable.

2.4

Construction

2.4.1

No Rule or Regulation herein shall be interpreted or construed in such a manner as to prevent or delay authorized personnel of the Department or other state, county or municipal agencies from completing official duties or emergency services.

2.4.2

In special circumstances, events or emergencies, the Secretary or Director may, when it is deemed to be in the public interest, waive a specific Rule, Regulation or fee.

2.4.3

Failure to enforce a specific Rule or Regulation at a particular instance or instances shall not affect the validity of any other Rule or Regulation or affect the validity of such Rule or Regulation at any other time.

2.5

Park Policies

2.5.1

In order to promote the safety and welfare of park visitors and protect and manage property in the parks, the Director, Chief of Enforcement, Part Administrators and Superintendents shall have the authority to develop reasonable policies for State Parks that are not in conflict with 7 Del.C. Ch. 47 and these Rules and Regulations. These policies must be approved by the Director and posted in a conspicuous place in the park prior to their becoming effective. Copies of all policies shall also be maintained in the office of the Park Superintendent or Administrator of the park.

2.5.2

Violation of any park policy shall be grounds for eviction from the park and the denial, revocation or suspension of any permit issued or privilege granted by the Division.

2.5.3

The Division shall have the authority to enforce safety rules and/or policies developed in accordance with 2.5.1 of these Regulations or the protection of visitors and property.

2.6

Severability

If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, phrase or word of these Rules and Regulations are declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of these Rules and Regulations shall remain unimpaired and shall continue in full force and effect, and proceedings thereunder shall not be affected.

2.7

Terms

2.7.1

Any term contained in these Rules and Regulations shall be construed as follows:

2.7.1.1

Any term in the singular shall include the plural and vice versa;

2.7.1.2

Any term in the masculine shall include the feminine and neuter;

2.7.1.3

The prohibition of an act shall tend to include an attempt to commit such act and the causing and/or the procuring directly or indirectly of such act;

2.7.1.4

No provision contained in these Rules and Regulations and no act performed by an officer or employee of the Department in the line of duty or in the scope of employment, or any act performed by a person, his agents, or employees in the performance or execution of the terms of an agreement with the Department shall be cause to be deemed unlawful; and

2.7.1.5

Any reference to the Director, Park Administrator, Superintendent or Marina Manager shall include their authorized agent.

2.8

Permit Violation Penalties

The violation of, or the refusal to obey, any Law, these Rules and Regulations, Park Policies or the terms or conditions of any permit issued or privilege granted by the Division shall be grounds for the suspension or revocation of any permit issued or privilege granted by the Division, the removal or eviction from State Park lands and/or the denial of future entry to, or the denial of future permits or privileges within State Parks. Any and all applicable permit fees shall be forfeited to, and retained by, the Division. Any such suspension, revocation, removal, eviction or the denial of entry, permit or privilege shall not preclude the prosecution of any person for violation of any Law or these Rules and Regulations.

The Director may limit or close specific public use areas, lands, waters and/or facilities and/or temporarily prohibit certain activities, including possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages within those areas when such action is deemed necessary for property management, protection of flora, faunas and their habitats or when it is in the best interest of the health, safety, and the general welfare of the visitors and/or general public.

Entering or remaining on lands under the jurisdiction of the Division when such lands are closed or entering or remaining within any building, structure of facility when such building, structure or facility is closed, shall be prohibited without written permission from the Director, or designee.

No person shall enter upon or be present upon lands administered by the Division, except as authorized by statute, regulation or written permission from the Director.

No structure, facility, building or area administered by the Division will be used for any activity other than that for which it was intended.

No person(s) shall sleep, or attempt to sleep, or otherwise be present who are not engaged in the activity for which the 24 hour facility or area is designated.

No person shall use or attempt to use a State Park campground as a principle residence or as a base of operations for conducting any type of business either on a permanent or temporary basis.

Use of metal detectors on lands under the jurisdiction of the Division shall be prohibited except during normal park hours in the following areas:

Lums Pond State Park swimming area beach;

Ocean beaches east of the dune line.

No person shall collect, excavate, injure, destroy or appropriate prehistoric or historic artifacts or human skeletal remains from lands under the jurisdiction of the Division except with written permission from the Director. Violations under this paragraph may be charged under the provisions of 7 Del.C. §5306 or 7 Del.C. §5411.

Possession or use of tools or devices specifically designed for the excavation and removal of artifacts or human skeletal remains shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this Regulation and will be confiscated, held as evidence and be subject to forfeiture upon conviction.

In areas where activities such as rock climbing, rapelling or similar activities are permitted on lands administered by the Division a program fee/registration may be required.

The Division maintains exhibits at the Brandywine Zoo, various Nature Centers and temporary exhibits to provide recreational interpretation to the public. The following regulations apply in these areas:

No person shall bring pets or other animals into the Zoo.

No person shall throw any object(s) at animals or into the animal enclosures.

No person shall feed or attempt to feed any animal other  than persons designated by the Zoo Director.

No person shall harass or attempt to harass any of the zoo animals by making unreasonable sounds, gestures, movements or use any object to touch the animals.

No person shall attempt to cross any safety barriers to prevent the animals from coming in contact with the general public.

No person shall put or attempt to put any body parts in the animal enclosures.

No person shall throw any objects(s) into any exhibit.

No person shall launch or recover vessels from waters within or bordering on State Park lands except at designated boat launch areas or docks.

No person shall operate a vessel except at slow-no-wake speed on any pond or lake, canal or within any marina under the jurisdiction of the Division.

No person shall launch or operate a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine on Trussum Pond and Raccoon Pond.

All laws, rules and regulations as established by the Department governing boating in the State of Delaware shall apply to all ponds, lakes, rivers, canals, waterways, and marinas owned, leased, licensed or under the jurisdiction of the Division.

No person shall operate or use vessels of any type, including inflatable rafts, sailboats, rowboats and canoes on waters administered by the Division without one (1) Coast Guard approved lifejacket on board for each person.

Operators and passengers of Division rental canoes and sailboats, or kayaks or other watercraft rented or provided by the Division must wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket in the manner prescribed at all times while aboard such craft.

No person shall operate any vessel within fifty (50) feet of or through any designated public swimming area within any inland pond under the Division’s jurisdiction.

No person shall operate any vessel within one hundred (100) feet of a swimmer or any designated swimming or surfboarding area, any swimmer or surfer or the coastline of any ocean beach or inland bay unless designated for such purpose.

Vessels and/or trailers shall not be anchored, moored, beached, stored or left unattended between the hours of sunset and 8 a.m. on lands or waters administered by the Division without authorization of the Park Administrator, Superintendent or Marina Manager.

Swimming or diving from any vessel, including a seaplane is prohibited in waters under the jurisdiction of the Division.

A person renting a vessel from the Division shall comply with the manufacturer’s rated capacity for such vessel.

Operation of a vessel in a negligent or reckless manner which could endanger life, limb or property is prohibited.

Vessels shall not be permitted to dock at Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier, Holts Landing State Parks fishing pier or at Fort Delaware dock except in an emergency when in distress. The following stipulations must be adhered to:

Approval for emergency docking must be obtained from the Park Superintendent or Administrator either prior to docking or within eight (8) hours after docking.

A docking fee based on prevailing rates in the area will be paid by vessels docking at Cape Henlopen fishing pier or at Fort Delaware Dock.

The owner and/or vessel master shall be responsible for any damage to the docks.

The parking or leaving overnight of vessels, or vessel trailers in marina parking lots or marina areas shall be prohibited unless prior written permission is given by the Marina Manager. This shall not apply to vessels and trailers legally stored within designated vessel storage areas or if the area is designated as a 24-hour facility by the Division.

6.1

Any vessel entering the waters of any marina administered, operated, leased or licensed by the Division shall immediately come under the jurisdiction of the Division. All rules and regulations of the Division, in addition to the laws, rules and regulations governing vessels established by the Department and the U.S. Coast Guard shall apply.

6.2

No person shall dock or anchor a vessel within the waters of a marina complex administered, operated, leased or licensed by the Division unless the owner master of such vessel pays such fees as required for dockage. Dockage contracts may be obtained from the marina office or from the Marina Manager. This regulation shall not apply to vessels docking at refueling stations to take on fuel.

6.2.1

In addition to any penalties assessed for violations of this Regulation, the owner or operator of the vessel shall also pay the dockage or anchorage fee.

6.3 

Docking or anchoring of vessels will be permitted only in areas designated by the Marina Manager.

6.4

No major repair work, other than minor repairs and routine maintenance shall be performed on any vessel within a marina complex administered, operated, leased or licensed by the Division without the approval of the Marina Manager.

6.4.1

No major repair work shall take place on any vessel, except in such areas as designated by the Marina Manager.

6.5

Refueling of vessels will be permitted only at the designated refueling bulkhead stations. Distributors shall not deliver fuel to vessels docked in a marina administered, operated, leased or licensed by the Division.

6.5.1

No vessel shall dock or anchor at a refueling station except to take on fuel.

6.5.2

Vessels docked at refueling stations to take on fuel shall not be left unattended and shall be removed immediately upon completion of refueling.

6.5.3

Only the owner, master or a crew member shall remain on board during refueling. All passengers must disembark until refueling operations are completed.

6.5.4

All engines must be shut down during refueling.

6.5.5

Smoking or open flames are prohibited within fifty (50) feet of the refueling stations.

6.5.6

No person shall use any refueling station for the purpose of loading or unloading supplies or passengers, except when complying with 6.5.3 above.

6.5.7

No gasoline or diesel fuel shall be pumped or siphoned from any vessel within the marina complex without the Marina Manager's prior approval and then only within an approved area designated by the Marina Manager. Under no circumstances will fuel be removed while the vessel is docked within a slip.

6.6

No refuse, trash, oil or effluents shall be thrown or pumped overboard into the waters of a marina, channel approaches or other areas administered by the Division or Department.

6.6.1

Waste oil and used oil filters shall be transported in sealed containers and deposited in a waste oil tank located within the marina. Waste oil filters will be deposited in an oil filter receptacle located adjacent to the waste oil tank or other authorized recycle centers.

6.7

Disorderly conduct by vessel owners, their crew or guests shall be cause for cancellation of a pier dockage agreement and any assigned dock or mooring space.

6.8

Safety precautions must be observed and complied with in all marina areas administered by the Division.

6.8.1

Swimming or diving is prohibited from all piers, docks, bulkheads and vessels within marina waters.

6.8.2

Running or horseplay is prohibited on all piers, docks and bulkheads within the marina.

6.8.3

Fishing is prohibited from all piers, docks, bulkheads and vessels within marina waters.

6.8.4

Use of barbecue grills or other types of portable open flame cooking devices are prohibited on docks or vessels moored within the marina complex.

6.9

Fish cleaning is prohibited within a marina complex, except at authorized fish cleaning facilities that may be provided.

6.9.1

It is prohibited to throw or dump into the waters or onto the grounds of the marina any fish remains, parts or pieces thereof, except in receptacles provided for such purposes.

6.10

No person shall go aboard any vessel docked, anchored or stored within a marina complex, unless such person is accompanied by the owner or master, or has written permission from the owner or master of such vessel.

6.11

No person shall enter upon the grounds, waters, docks or piers of a marina from one-half (½) hour after sunset until one-half (½) hour before sunrise except authorized persons such as vessel owners, masters, crew members and passengers returning from or embarking on boating excursions for fishing or pleasure, or authorized persons residing aboard a vessel.

6.12

The parking or leaving overnight of vessels or vessel trailers in marina parking lots or marina areas shall be prohibited unless prior written permission is given by the Marina Manager. This shall not apply to vessels and trailers legally stored within designated vessel storage areas.

7.1

Persons swimming or sunbathing on areas administered by the Division shall be attired in acceptable swimwear, worn so as to prevent any indecent or lewd exposure of the person.

7.1.1

Males – must cover buttocks and genitals.

7.1.2

Females – must cover buttocks, breasts and genitals.

7.2

Swimsuits must be worn when using Division swimming pools. Cut-off jeans, trousers or other clothing not designed and sold as swimwear will not be permitted.

7.3

Lifeguards shall have the authority to enforce safety rules or policies which are deemed necessary for the protection of the public. Such rules shall be posted in a conspicuous place and shall be on file in the Park Administrator/Superintendent’s office. Lifeguards shall have the authority to expel any person or persons who are violating the Park Rules, Regulations and Policies. Swimming outside of designated swimming areas is prohibited.

7.4

No surfboards, sailboards, kayaks or similar watercraft shall be allowed in designated guarded swimming areas unless approved by the Director or their designee.

7.5

Water skiing or towing of any person on any type of device, other than on another vessel, shall be prohibited on all non-tidal waters administered by the Division, except by written permission of the Director or their designee.

7.6

Use of scuba diving equipment shall be prohibited in all waters administered by the Division, unless written permission is given by the Director or their designee.

7.7

The possession of glass containers within any swimming area or on any beach administered by the Division shall be prohibited.

8.1

No person shall ice skate or enter upon any frozen pond, lake or stream administered by the Division except on areas as may be designated by the Division.

8.2

Areas where ice skating is permitted by the Division shall be marked and no person shall be permitted on the ice outside of such designated area.

9.1

Snowmobiles used or operated on lands under the jurisdiction of the Department must be registered with the State of Delaware. Exempt from this requirement are snowmobiles owned by non-residents evidenced by a valid registration of another state, province, county or political subdivision thereof, or the United States.

9.2

Registration of a snowmobile hereunder shall not be deemed to grant permission for operation of a snowmobile on any public roadway or highway or on private property.

The Division through its authorized agents shall collect an annual fee and issue an appropriate permit for each four (4) wheel vehicle equipped for travel upon sand beaches for the purpose of surf fishing at Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware Seashore State Park, Fenwick Island State Park, and Beach Plum Island.

Surf Fishing Vehicle Permits shall be issued only to those vehicles duly registered and licensed to operate on public highways.

Four (4) wheel vehicles for purposes of this Section shall     mean a vehicle equipped with four (4) wheels which makes contact with the road surface.

No Surf Fishing Permit shall be issued to any vehicle which

measures less than seven (7) inches between the lowest

point of the vehicle and the ground.

Surf fishing vehicles must be equipped with a shovel, jack,   tow rope or chain, board or similar support for the jack and a low-pressure tire gauge.

Failure to possess adequate saltwater fishing tackle, bait and/or lures commonly used for surf fishing shall be deemed prima facie evidence of a violation of this regulation.

No person shall operate a vehicle upon the beach areas or dune crossings administered by the Division without a permit for such vehicle as set forth in Section 10.1.

The surf fishing vehicle plate must be properly displayed on the vehicle for which the permit was issued prior to operation on beach areas administered by the Division.

The surf fishing vehicle plate shall be affixed to the front of the vehicle.

The owner’s copy of the permit receipt shall be available for inspection at all times when the vehicle is being operated on such beach areas.

It shall be unlawful to operate any vehicle on any authorized dune crossing or on any beach area administered by the Division at any speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions, and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing, but never exceeding 15 m.p.h. In every event, speed shall be controlled and limited to that speed necessary to maintain traction and steerage.

The capacity of the beaches administered by the Division to absorb the impact of vehicles, without substantial environmental degradations and decreased quality of experience for all visitors is limited.  Therefore, vehicle use on the designated beaches is restricted to persons actively engaged in surf fishing.  Permitted surf fishing vehicle operation on the beaches administered by the Division for reasons other than traveling to and from fishing areas for the express purpose of actively engaged in surf fishing, is prohibited.  Any permitted surf fishing vehicle parked for any period of time on the beaches administered by the Division, without one or more persons who arrived in that vehicle being actively engaged in surf fishing is prohibited.  When no one who arrived in the surf fishing vehicle is actively engaged in surf fishing, the surf fishing vehicle shall exit the beach immediately.  In addition to other penalties prescribed in these regulations and by statute, violation of this subsection is grounds for suspension or revocation of the permit.

Use of a surf fishing permit for the purpose of commercial bait fishing is permitted on the beaches administered by the Division provided all conditions and requirements of said permit are met and a permit is obtained from the Director.

The Division shall designate areas for surf fishing vehicle use on beaches under its jurisdiction. These areas shall be marked with symbol signs indicating 24-hour access, limited access and no access. Operation of a vehicle in an area not authorized for such use or during times and/or dates the area is closed to vehicles shall be a violation of this regulation.

The use or operation of any vehicle whatsoever, on, over, or across the sand dunes on Division lands is expressly prohibited, except when it is a vehicle displaying a valid Delaware Surf Fishing Vehicle Permit and is crossing dunes at authorized dune crossings, which are designated and maintained for that purpose by the Division.

Any other use or operation of a vehicle on, over or across the primary sand dunes, except at authorized crossings, is expressly prohibited. Violators of this regulation may be charged under 7 Del. C. §6805(b) which carries a penalty of $200 to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to two years or both, in addition to reimbursing the Department for reasonable expenses in remedying damages created.

Beach areas, including surf fishing areas, may be closed to pedestrians and vehicles, in whole or in part, for resource protection or for health, welfare, and/or safety reasons for such a period as may be determined by the Department. Unauthorized entry into a posted and/or barricaded closed area shall be a violation of this regulation.

It shall be a violation of this Section to loan a Surf Fishing Vehicle Permit, or to use or attempt to use a Surf Fishing Vehicle Permit on any vehicle other than the vehicle it is assigned to. In addition to other action that may be taken, the permit will be confiscated and held as evidence.

The Director shall have the right to suspend Surf Fishing Vehicle Permits for up to 90 days or to revoke permits for up to three (3) years for conviction of reckless operation of a surf fishing vehicle or operation of a surf fishing vehicle under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or drugs on lands administered by the Division or for violations of these regulations.

11.1

Vehicles operated on lands administered by the Division shall be in compliance with all State statutes, laws, rules and regulations.

11.1.1

No person shall operate any motorized vehicle upon any lands administered by the Division, unless said vehicle is licensed for use upon public highways and roadways.

11.1.2

Vehicles operated on lands administered by the Division must be properly equipped with brakes, headlights, tail lights, tag light, turn signal, and horn all in good working order.

11.1.3

Towed trailers must have an adequate towing hook-up,  complete with safety chains. They must also be equipped with operating tail lights, turn signals, tag light, and be currently registered to be towed on public roads.

11.2

No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor bike or other two or three-wheeled motor driven vehicle upon any lands administered by the Division, unless said person has been issued and is the holder of a valid license or permit to operate said vehicle on public highways and roadways.

11.2.1

The license or permit shall be in the immediate possession of the licensee at all times when driving a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor bike or other two or three-wheeled motor driven vehicle and he/she shall display same upon demand of Department Enforcement personnel.

11.3

No person shall authorize or permit a motor vehicle of any type owned by him or under his control to be driven by any person on lands administered by the Division, knowing that said person has no legal right to do so, or shall authorize or permit said vehicle to be driven in violation of any of the provisions of the said Division’s Rules and Regulations.

11.4

The driver of a motor vehicle when on lands administered by the Division shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicle, the traffic and the condition of the roadway or area.

11.5

Every driver shall yield preferential right-of-way at an intersection or other place indicated by stop signs or yield signs authorized and installed by the Division.

11.5.1

Except when directed to proceed by an enforcement officer or traffic control device, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall come to a complete stop before entering the intersection.

11.5.2

The operator of any vehicle who has come to a full stop, as provided in 11.1.1 of this Regulation, shall not enter upon or across such intersection until such movement can be made in safety.

11.6

Specific motor vehicle speed limits on lands administered by the Division:

11.6.1

Every driver shall observe all posted speed limits. When no special hazard exists the following speed shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of such limits shall be absolute evidence that the speed is not reasonable or prudent and that it is a violation of this Section:

11.6.1.1

25 m.p.h. – on roads administered by the Division unless otherwise posted or stated in Regulations.

11.6.1.2 

10 m.p.h. – in parking, camping and congested areas unless otherwise posted.

11.7

No person shall operate a motor vehicle on lands administered by the division in a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or  property.

11.7.1

No person shall operate a motor vehicle on lands administered by the Division in a careless, inattentive or imprudent manner without due regard for road, weather and traffic conditions.

11.7.2

The intentional accelerating of a motor vehicle causing spinning of tires or what is commonly known as “burning rubber” on any park facility or roadway within an area administered by the Division is prohibited and shall be a violation of this Section.

11.8

An operator and/or passenger of a motorcycle under the age of 18 must wear a safety helmet of a type approved by the Secretary of Public Safety.

11.9

An operator of a motor vehicle shall not permit any person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle to attach same or himself to any motor vehicle being operated on lands administered by the Division.

11.10

No person, while on lands administered by the Division, shall ride upon any vehicle without the consent of the driver, and when any person is riding on any vehicle with the driver’s consent, no part of the person’s body may protrude beyond the limits of the vehicle.

11.11

No person shall drive or operate a motor vehicle on lands administered by the Division, unless such motor vehicle is equipped with a muffler in good working order and in constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise.

11.12

No vehicle shall be driven, moved or parked on any lands administered by the Division unless so loaded or constructed as to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping therefrom.

11.13

It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle or any other type of vehicle within any area administered by the Division except on such roads or areas specifically designated by the Division for such purpose.

11.14

No driver shall at any time drive to the left of a solid center line on a roadway when operating a vehicle on lands administered by the Division.

11.15

Where traffic control devices establish one-way traffic, it shall be unlawful to drive in the opposite direction unless directed by a Law Enforcement Officer.

It shall be unlawful to stop, park or leave unattended any motor vehicle on any roadways, berms, trails, no parking zones or in any other areas not specifically designated as a parking area on lands administered by the Division.

No person shall park any vehicle in a parking space marked or signed as a designated handicap parking space unless such vehicle bears a special handicap license plate or displays an authorized identification card indicating the vehicle is a vehicle of the handicapped and bearing the license number of the vehicle to which it was issued.

No person shall park a vehicle and allow said vehicle to remain parked in an area longer than the posted time limit.

No person shall park in any parking space that is signed and marked as reserved for a Park Ranger or emergency vehicles or employee parking.

No person shall park in a "Restricted Use Parking Area" unless parking is for use of the facility so designated.

No person shall park in any fire lane or within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant.

No person shall park a vehicle in any designated area without first having paid the appropriate rate, fee or charge established by the Division or Department.

It shall be unlawful for any vehicle to remain on lands administered by the Division after "closing hours" for any day-use areas closed from sunset until 8 a.m.

It shall be unlawful to leave any motor vehicle unattended on lands administered by the Division for a period exceeding 24 hours, without prior notification to the Park Administrator or Superintendent or written approval from the Director.

Any officer empowered to enforce Division Rules and Regulations during the performance of his duties may remove or cause to be removed from any lands administered by the Division, at the owner's or operator's expense, any motor vehicle, camping unit, or part thereof, parked or standing illegally or in violation of these regulations.

No vehicle or camping unit removed or caused to be removed pursuant to this Section shall be released until payment is made for such removal and/or storage and proper authority to process and

operate said vehicle, camping unit or part thereof displayed by the person attempting to recover said vehicle, camping unit or part thereof.

No liability shall occur to the Division or its authorized agents for any damage or loss caused by such removal or storage.

A summons in appropriate form adopted by the Division may be attached to an unattended vehicle found in violation of any of the provisions of these Rules and Regulations.

If the identity of an operator of an unattended vehicle in violation is not otherwise apparent, the person in whose name the vehicle is registered shall be held prima facie responsible.

Anyone riding a bicycle or

propelling a vehicle by human

power shall have all the rights

and all the duties applicable to

the operator of any other vehicle

referenced within these

Regulations and shall be in

compliance with all State laws,

rules and regulations when

operating on lands

administered by the Division.

Bicycling is permitted only on roadways designated for public use, designatred and signed bike paths and multiple-use trails designated and signed for such use.

Bicycles must be ridden as far to their right as possible on roadways.

Bicyclists must give hand signals when stopping or turning on Park roadways.

Bicycles operated at night shall be equipped with:

A lamp on the front which shall emit a white light and be visible for 500 feet.

Reflectors or reflectorized material on the rear and be visible from 600 feet.

No one shall operate a bicycle on Park roadways with ear plugs in both ears or while wearing a headset covering both ears.

14.1

Using roller skates, skateboards, roller skis or similar devices is

prohibited on lands administered by the Division except in areas

which may be designated for such use.

14.2

No person shall operate a motorized scooter, moped or similar

device not defined in 21 Del.C. §101(53).

14.3

Persons on skateboards, roller skates, coasters, sleds or toy

vehicles are prohibited from being towed or propelled by a motor

vehicle on lands administered by the Division.