Price and Compare Vehicles: One Ranger was in an airplane and two others were on the ground making contacts. The rangers issued several warnings for sound that was above 99 db and citations were issued for riding in closed areas. We also sent several people home because they did not have spark arrestors and their sound was above 99 db.
Our policy has always been and will
continue to be education, education, education! However, compliance
levels have been dropping and we feel it is necessary to enforce
the rules more strongly. I know those of you that ride here have
either heard or read the saying "The future of this area depends on
you." Sometimes we hear things often enough that we Every track through a sensitive plant colony or across
private land and every bike that is too loud gives OHV opponents
more ammunition to close our areas. I realize that we made some people unhappy this weekend when we sent them home, issued a warning or citation. But how many more people will be unhappy if the area closes because our riders' compliance continues to drop?
Another issue that has
come to our attention is that parents aren't getting their children
legal. We at COHVOPS are glad that parents take the time to teach
their children this great sport. However, parents need to make sure
that their children are legal all of the way - not Individuals over 12 may either have an operator permit
or have a valid drivers license or be accompanied by someone 18 or
older with a licence or permit. Quads are completely different. A
person of any age, on a Class I, must have either an operator
permit or a valid drivers license or be accompanied by someone 18
years or older with a license or permit.
To
enroll in the class to receive an operator permit for motorcycles
call 1-877-288-7093. For ATV's call 1-800-887-2887.
As always, if you have any questions, comments
that's what I'm here for. Feel free to give me a call or email (I
have a feeling I'll get quite a few of both.)
Sarah Schartz
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