Delaware

Recent Legislative Action

2008

SB254: Increases penalties for ORV violations, including private property trespass to include impoundment of vehicles for up to 6 months and fines of up to $400. (7/3/08: Signed into law)

Community Voices Demand Action in Delaware

Delawareans are increasingly voicing their concerns about a growing contingent of reckless riders who break the law, damage public and private land, injure themselves and others, and ruin hunting, fishing and hiking experiences for the rest of us. 

• "On state forest lands, the law is the same as property managed by the Division of Fish and Wildlife as state wildlife areas - vehicles must stay on designated and established roadways. That means it is unlawful to take four wheel drive and other off highway vehicles, including ATVs, off road in these areas. Violators can face arrest, fines and in some cases, tow bills." -- Sargent Gregory Rhodes, Fish and Wildlife Enforcement, "Fish & Wildlife Agents Target Hunting Violations, Illegal ATV Use in State Forests", Press Release of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (11/26/08)