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Jog trails, ATVs do not mix
The Katy Times, 06/30/2009

BEACH closures serving as havens for nesting shorebirds vandalized
The Virginian-Pilot, 06/30/2009

East Rockhill to crack down on use of ATVs
The Reporter, 06/28/2009

Trucks get less room to run
Grand Rapid Press, 06/27/2009

Cox sees efforts pay off with OHV bill
Desert Valley Times, 06/26/2009

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The Damaging Results of Reckless Riding

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Ads, Rhetoric, Behavior: A study of what could be promoting reckless use of off-road vehicles

RTA released "Ads, Rhetoric, Behavior," the first-ever report of its kind to comprehensively examine the effects of aggressive marketing and rider group rhetoric on reckless off-road vehicle (ORV) use.

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Momentum Against Reckless ORV Riding Grows From Coast to Coast

Since the beginning of 2007, 39 states have considered 78 pieces of legislation dealing with reckless riders, including: supporting law enforcement, protecting hunting and fishing, stopping private property damage, and improving safety.

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State Spotlight

Arizona:

Award of Excellence - RTA's Arizona Chapter, as part of the Off-Highway Vehicle Working Group, received the 2008 Award of Excellence from the Arizona Game and Fish Commission for their trailblazing work on common-sense ORV laws.

Legislative Efforts
Letter of Invitation

New Mexico:

Office of the Governor of New Mexico - Governor Bill Richardson Signs Off-Highway Vehicle Bill (4/1/09)

The New Mexican - Off-roader for SB379 (2/12/09)

The Albuquerque Journal - Senate Panel Approves ATV Bill (2/12/09)

The New Mexican - Ranchers, environmentalist unite on off road vehicle bill (2/9/09)

Official Report: Off-Road Vehicle Recreation in New Mexico - The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department recently released a comprehensive study outlining the state's need for tougher penalties to crack down on reckless ORV riding.

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Nevada:

Associated Press - Off-road vehicle registration endorsed (4/7/09)

Associated Press - NAS Fallon warns off-roaders to stay off ranges (3/27/09)

California:

KBAK Eyewitness News - Private property: Off-road riders wreaking havoc on ranches (5/7/09)

The Fresno Bee - Don't ride on private land, sheriff warns (5/4/09)
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