Purpose

1. The Municipality of Glarus Nord hereby establishes, with these regulations, the circle of authorized drivers as well as the handling of the issuance of barrier keys in connection with the use of motor vehicles on agricultural and forest roads. The regulations aim for a uniform and clear handling of driving authorization for the described roads with motor vehicles. Furthermore, responsibilities are regulated.

2. These regulations apply to all agricultural and forest roads owned by the Municipality of Glarus Nord.

1. Goods roads include all roadways that serve only specific properties and not public traffic (Art. 12 para. 1 cantonal Road Act).

1. The traffic restrictions apply to all roads listed in the Glarus North Municipality Goods Road Register for which the Municipality of Glarus North is the owner of the works. The Glarus North Municipality Goods Road Register is an integral part of these regulations and will be updated as required.

1. Goods roads are generally subject to a driving prohibition for motor cars, motorcycles, and mopeds (sign 2.14), as well as an additional sign with the text "Goods road, authorized persons excepted." Furthermore, some roads are equipped with structural measures (barriers) that prevent unauthorized persons from driving on them.

2. Where, in the public interest, driving on a goods road with mopeds and e-bikes (45 km/h) is to be permitted, the goods roads are subject to a driving prohibition for motor cars and motorcycles (sign 2.13), as well as an additional sign with the text "Goods road, authorized persons excepted."

3. In justified exceptional cases, goods roads may be subject to a general driving prohibition (sign 2.01), as well as an additional sign with the text "Goods road, authorized persons excepted."

1. Exempted from driving bans and traffic restrictions and not requiring a permit are

a) Journeys in the service of the Confederation (Art. 3 para. 3 Road Traffic Act (RTA));

b) Journeys for rescue and salvage purposes;

c) Journeys for police controls;

d) Journeys for military exercises;

e) Journeys for the implementation of measures for protection against natural events;

f) Journeys for the maintenance of network infrastructures of telecommunications service providers;

g) Journeys for the fulfillment of public tasks;

h) Journeys for the management and maintenance of properties, buildings, and facilities;

i) Journeys for visitors of residents of agricultural businesses and residences occupied year-round or seasonally;

j) Journeys for suppliers and service providers for residents of agricultural businesses and residences occupied year-round and seasonally;

k) Journeys for owners to their lawfully constructed residential buildings (recreational use);

l) Journeys for hunting according to cantonal hunting regulations;

m) Transport for the organization of location-bound public events or events in the public interest.

1. The municipality of Glarus Nord permits additional exceptions in individual cases, which are spatially and temporarily limited, and for which a justifiable purpose has been demonstrated, for

a) Vehicles of persons with mobility impairments;

b) Collective passenger transport (bus services for special, public events, limited-time taxi operations);

c) Access for the use of properties for the execution of authorized events.

1. The driving authorization is generally valid for those who are permitted to use the road without a permit (see Art. 5) until their legitimation expires.

2. Driving authorization to lawfully constructed residential buildings (recreational use) is granted only to owners and tenants with a valid lease agreement. Sublease agreements are not recognized and therefore do not entitle the holder to use the road.

3. The driving authorization extends only to the direct connection to the building.

1. The Forestry and Agriculture Department may prohibit or restrict the use of roads during unfavorable road conditions, due to forest management activities, and during road maintenance work.

2. Restrictions will, where possible, be communicated to authorized drivers or published publicly. In urgent and unforeseen cases (e.g., natural events), roads may be closed at short notice and without prior warning. Road closures must be strictly observed.

3. During the winter months, there is generally no maintenance service. Snow-covered roads may not be cleared without the consent of the Forestry and Agriculture Department.

1. Parked vehicles must not obstruct the crossing at passing places and the turning at turning points for passenger cars and lorries. Wild parking on pastures and meadows is prohibited. The respective landowners and cultivators are exclusively responsible for granting permits and for parking and stopping vehicles off the road.

1. No certificate (driving permit) is required for driving authorization pursuant to Article 5. However, every vehicle operator must at all times be able to demonstrate that their use of the road is for a designated purpose.

2. For driving authorization pursuant to Article 6, the authorized person receives a written and temporary driving permit from the Forest and Agriculture Department.

3. For those authorized to drive for the purpose of accessing lawfully constructed residential buildings, the Forest and Agriculture Department maintains a register of property owners and tenants for control purposes.

1. The Forest and Agriculture Department is responsible for the issuance and return of barrier keys.

a) Anyone who can demonstrate a legitimate right of access shall receive a key for passing through the barrier. Keys are issued upon payment of a deposit and the signing of a receipt.

b) The Secretariat of the Forest and Agriculture Department is responsible for maintaining the key register for the Glarus Nord agricultural road barriers. The key register must be continuously updated.

c) The sole possession of a key does not confer the right to drive on an agricultural road. Any person in possession of a key is responsible for its lawful use and must report its loss immediately and bear the replacement costs. Upon expiry of the right of access, the barrier key must be returned to the issuing office unprompted within 10 days.

d) Barrier keys are personal and may not be transferred to other persons without the consent of the Forest and Agriculture Department.

e) Barriers must be closed again after each passage.

1. The Forest and Agriculture Department Glarus Nord is responsible for the enforcement of these regulations. The Municipal Council is the appeals body.

1. For the granting of exceptional permits according to Art. 6, the Municipal Council of Glarus Nord may levy fees.

2. Barrier keys shall be issued against a deposit fee, which shall be reimbursed upon return of the key.

3. The fees shall be determined according to the tariffs appended to this regulation. The Municipal Council shall issue the fee tariffs.

1. In the event of damage and accidents, the road owner is liable only within the scope of owner's liability for works (Art. 58 CO).

2. The authorized driver accepts that the responsibility and liability for driving on the road rests entirely with the vehicle operator. The vehicle operator is aware of the increased danger.

3. The municipality of Glarus Nord, as the owner of the work, fundamentally disclaims any liability for damage to vehicles. This applies in particular to parked vehicles.

1. Unauthorized driving on the service roads will be reported by the competent police and control authorities in accordance with the provisions of the Road Traffic Act (SVG).

2. Abuses in the use of barrier keys and driving permits will result in the withdrawal of driving authorization.

3. The place of jurisdiction is Glarus.