Maine

Renegade ATV riders tearing up Eastern Trail

Written by Courier Connection
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Stephanie Grinnell Muddy ruts and clouds of dust signify the presence of ATVs on the Eastern Trail, which was constructed for pedestrian and bicycle use, but problems with ATVs are nothing new to Eastern Trail Alliance President John Andrews. He said many people operate ATVs responsibly but a few “renegades” trespass on trails not intended for motorized vehicle use, including a section of the Eastern Trail between Old Orchard Beach and Scarborough. slated to open July 1.
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Many ATVers turn 'rogue' when on their machines

Written by Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Ernie Hilton The recent articles about the incident in which an ATV ran me down failed to reflect the landowners' perspective. Rather, the ATVing community dominated the conversation with talk of a few rogues, $500 rewards, prosecutions, $10,000 grants, clubs, and other distractions so the perception of abuse by ATVers was diminished. Landowners know better. Every day, I receive reports of reckless and irresponsible conduct on roads and private property from throughout central Maine.
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“It’s frustrating having a hunt ruined by people riding ATVs where off-road vehicle use is prohibited. Many ATVs look the same so there’s no way to identify violators when reporting the incident to law enforcement. There should be a requirement that off-road vehicles used on public lands have license plates or large decals. Any ATV user who follows the law and land management directives on where they can and can not use these machines should have no objection to this type of identification.”

- Holly Endersby, hunter from western Idaho