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New Florida law requires under-16 off-highway vehicle drivers to complete safety course
By Jamie Autin [TCPalm.com]
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
A new state law goes into effect July 1 aimed at saving young lives by requiring anyone under 16 who operates an off-highway vehicle on public land to complete an approved safety course, and have the certificate in their possession while riding.
Also, another law requires any new motorcyclist to pass a basic rider course before receiving a motorcycle endorsement on a driver's license. Previously, only those under 21 had to take the course.
In Florida, an off-highway vehicle is considered an all-terrain vehicle or a motorbike, said John Waldron, the forest recreation administrator for the state Division of Forestry. Public lands consist of any municipal, county, state or federally owned land.
By Jamie Autin [TCPalm.com]
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
A new state law goes into effect July 1 aimed at saving young lives by requiring anyone under 16 who operates an off-highway vehicle on public land to complete an approved safety course, and have the certificate in their possession while riding.Also, another law requires any new motorcyclist to pass a basic rider course before receiving a motorcycle endorsement on a driver's license. Previously, only those under 21 had to take the course.
In Florida, an off-highway vehicle is considered an all-terrain vehicle or a motorbike, said John Waldron, the forest recreation administrator for the state Division of Forestry. Public lands consist of any municipal, county, state or federally owned land.
NOHVCC TO CONDUCT NEW POST-ROUTE DESIGNATION WORKSHOP SERIES
June 30, 2008 [ATVSource.com]
The goal is to assist OHV riders, the Forest Service and other stakeholders develop the skills and partnerships that will result in long term sustainability and improvement of OHV trail systems in their state
The National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) recently completed the first in a series of workshops regarding implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule after the initial motorized route designation process has been completed (or is close to completion).
"We had 35 registered attendees at our first Trail Sustainability Workshop, which was held on the Ouachita National Forest in Mena, Arkansas recently," reports NOHVCC Executive Director Russ Ehnes. "Rather than ending our educational goals once a USFS OHV Route Designation is completed, we believe there is a great need to work with both the Forest Service and OHV riders to better enable them to work together for the long-term sustainability of the trails that have been designated.
June 30, 2008 [ATVSource.com]
The goal is to assist OHV riders, the Forest Service and other stakeholders develop the skills and partnerships that will result in long term sustainability and improvement of OHV trail systems in their stateThe National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC) recently completed the first in a series of workshops regarding implementation of the US Forest Service Travel Management Rule after the initial motorized route designation process has been completed (or is close to completion).
"We had 35 registered attendees at our first Trail Sustainability Workshop, which was held on the Ouachita National Forest in Mena, Arkansas recently," reports NOHVCC Executive Director Russ Ehnes. "Rather than ending our educational goals once a USFS OHV Route Designation is completed, we believe there is a great need to work with both the Forest Service and OHV riders to better enable them to work together for the long-term sustainability of the trails that have been designated.
Registration for Non-Motorized Crafts
Posted: June 29, 2008 12:36 PM [kpvi.com]
Idaho could become the first Western state in the nation to require boaters to register their non-motorized crafts, such as canoes and kayaks.
Seven states now require registration of non-motorized boats - including Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and Connecticut. Arizona repealed the requirement in 2000; so did Alaska in 2004.
Posted: June 29, 2008 12:36 PM [kpvi.com]
Idaho could become the first Western state in the nation to require boaters to register their non-motorized crafts, such as canoes and kayaks.Seven states now require registration of non-motorized boats - including Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and Connecticut. Arizona repealed the requirement in 2000; so did Alaska in 2004.
Shop goes from ATV to XXX
Business owners say switch to porn gallery forced by permit denial
Business owners say switch to porn gallery forced by permit denial
By Heath Urie (Contact) [Boulder Daily Camera]
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
A sign on the former Eastin Gallery and Studio at 14863 Colo. 7 in Allenspark, advertises the "Patterson XXX Porn Gallery." Owners Jeff and Vicki Mead say they've been forced to go into the pornography industry after the county shut down their ATV rental business there, but they deny naming the business after neighbors Glenn and Margie Patterson, who were vocal opponents of the business.A Niwot couple says opening a pornography shop in Allenspark is the only way they can make money there after Boulder County commissioners denied their application to store and rent out ATVs instead.
BLUERIBBON COALITION & SPORTSMEN FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE - ID
FIVE STEP ACTION PLAN TO ADDRESS USE OF ATV'S WHILE HUNTING
Action Item 1: Law Enforcement
The organizations will support enforcement of travel regulations that are consistent with federal, state and local laws. The organizations will support cooperation and coordination between the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation (IDP&R) and the Idaho Department of Fish & Game (IDF&G), pursuant to the existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for law enforcement efforts focused on the hunting seasons.
Action Item 2: Ethic Message
Pursuant to the existing MOU between the IDP&R and the IDF&G, the organizations will assist the agencies in developing and distributing a more effective ethic message specifically targeting hunters who utilize ATV's.
Cullman County's Stony Lonesome OHV Park to open this fall
Thursday, June 12, 2008 [The Birmingham News]
KENT FAULK News staff writer
KENT FAULK News staff writer
A rugged, 1,456-acre spot in southern Cullman County will be abuzz with motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel-drive trucks beginning this fall, the park's director said Wednesday.Work on Stony Lonesome OHV Park should begin this summer, and the first phase of the off-highway vehicle park will be ready by fall, said John Sellers, director of the new county-owned park. The Cullman County Commission named the park this week for the creek that flows through the land.
The commission bought the land - seven miles southwest of the Interstate 65 exit at Dodge City - last year for just more than $1.8 million. Much of the money came from an Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs grant designated for an OHV park.
Treading lightly
Explore back roads in the family SUV
Explore back roads in the family SUV
Dori Barrett [Colfax Record]
If your vacation is looking more like a "staycation" this summer, consider venturing off the black top and exploring local back roads in the family SUV.For those with an adventurous spirit, sports utility vehicles open up a whole new world of exploration and excitement.
Jack Raudy, former executive director of the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs and a self-proclaimed outdoor nut, says that more and more SUV owners want to challenge themselves and their vehicles to an off-road experience.
"About 10 years ago, people were approaching us to help them get off-pavement," he said. "Now the association sponsors excursions and offers classes in basic four-wheel driving techniques."
A longtime Colfax resident, Raudy says four-wheeling is one of the more exciting hobbies you can experience. He offers a few tips for getting started.
Crapo co-sponsors bill to reduce fees to use public land
This document was published online on Friday, June 06, 2008
By Nate Poppino/Staff writer [South Idaho Press]
By Nate Poppino/Staff writer [South Idaho Press]
Federal lands across the country could soon have their fee structures done away with if Congress approves a bill now in a Senate committee.Known as the Fee Repeal and Expanded Access Act, the bill would repeal certain portions of a previous act that allowed federal land agencies to charge recreational access fees and increase the fees charged at national parks.
The access fees started as a "fee demo" program in 1996 and were eventually done away with in the Sawtooth National Forest in 2005, in the face of increasing resistance from recreational users. But across the rest of the country, the ability to charge such fees was added into law in 2005 when it was attached to the Senate Appropriations omnibus spending bill. It didn't receive a full vote in either chamber, and also overturned legislation abolishing fee demo.
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., introduced the new bill in December as an alternative to what he described as "double taxation." The bill's three co-sponsors include Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, who helped introduce the bill and referenced his previous support for access to public lands.
Off-Road Riders Association Assists in the Never-Ending Battle to Protect Black Hills Riders
By: Robert Janis [ATV Source.com]
Off-Road Riders Association Assists in the Never-Ending Battle to Protect Black Hills RidersFor any state off-road or off-highway association to be successful, it needs the strength and assistance of local clubs. An example of this is the Off-Road Riders Association (ORA) and how it assists the South Dakota Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition and all off-road riders in the state of South Dakota.
The Off-Road Riders Association was officially born on November 27, 1991 when off-road dirt bike riders Mike Batista, Mike Sterling, and Ross Brown as well as others pulled together the largest gathering of dirt bikers outside of a major motocross race. "With a lot of effort, in our first year of existence, the Off-Road Riders Association prevented more than 50,000 acres of land in the Railroad Buttes area from being closed," began Ross Brown of the ORA.
ATV Use On Local Streets?
June 3, 2008 [Boise Guardian]
Shane of Boise suggests the use of four wheeler ATVs on city streets would be a good idea for energy saving and pollution control after seeing one apparently licensed for street use in Germany. The GUARDIAN actually saw one cruising along the autobahn at about 50 mph one time.We suspect they are polluters and pretty unsafe on the street. However, the legislature passed a law that goes into effect in 2009 allowing ATVs to be registered for street use if they comply with various requirements for horn, lights, etc.
Shane tried to get info from Idaho DOT and they sent him to the cops who sent him to the legal department-all to no avail. The GUARDIAN talked to the Idaho Parks spokesman because that agency currently licenses the recreation vehicles. We got the following reply and will let YOU try to figure it out. Any "clarification" is welcome.
Access Groups File Appeal on Eldorado National Forest's Travel Plan
The BlueRibbon Coalition, along with numerous participating individual and organizational members, including (but not limited to) the California Enduro Riders Association, American Motorcyclists Association D36 and the California Association of 4 Wheel Drive Clubs, filed an administrative appeal of the Eldorado National Forest Public Wheeled Motorized Travel Management plan.
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The Travel Plan closed over 1000 miles of existing roads and trails across the forest, and not just the so-called "user created" routes, but also roads and trails that had long been depicted as open to travel in previous Forest Service travel maps.