Arizona to enforce OHV compliance

Written by Associated Press

Monday, January 04, 2010

The Arizona Game and Fish Department says its officers will step up efforts to ensure that people are complying with the state's off-highway vehicle laws.

The department says statistics show that less than one quarter of off-highway vehicles in Arizona have a required OHV decal. Drivers without decals can be issued a citation.

Department director Larry Voyles says the compliance rate is very disappointing, given the benefits the program would provide to recreationists.

The OHV decal program took effect last January. It requires the annual purchase of a $25 decal for off-highway vehicles that include most ATVs, utility vehicles, dirt bikes and some sand rails.

Revenues from the program help pay for OHV booklets, riding maps and grants that go toward cleaning up and restoring riding areas.

Source: http://www.azdailysun.com/news/state-and-regional/article_2204cbf8-9c94-5979-998c-1a540aeb9537.html

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“Once they chased our cow into a deep arroyo where it fell and broke its neck. I don't understand how anyone could think chasing livestock is fun.” As a result of the growing conflicts with off-roaders, the Gonzales family stopped their cattle ranching. It doesn't matter whether it is a plate or decal, what is important is that the identification is visible. The police could have tracked down the illegal riders if we had been able to photograph the IDs on their vehicles. I think that would have made them think twice before breaking the law.”

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