MPD Addresses OHV Issues

The Mesquite Police Department frequently receives reports of off-highway vehicles operating on private property without permission of the land owner.

A rider MUST have permission to ride an OHV on private property and may be subject to prosecution if found to be riding on private property without permission.

The City of Mesquite recently adopted an ordinance (Bill #415), which permits OHV’s to travel on designated public streets in order to reach an area open for OHV travel.

The Mesquite Off Highway Vehicle Travel Map, which identifies the designated public streets, can be found by accessing www.mesquitenv.gov or at Mesquite City Hall.

OHV riders must meet certain criteria and abide by the regulations set forth in state and local laws.

Riders should consult the regulations in the recently enacted ordinance to ensure compliance before operating OHV’s on designated public streets.

The Ordinance can be found by accessing the City Code at www.mesquitenv.gov or at Mesquite City Hall.

Police are advising riders to stay on designated streets and established trails.

The riders should not ride in areas where native plants and conservation areas could be damaged.

All current developments and those under construction have areas of natural habitat, which cannot be disturbed or disrupted.

The aesthetics and natural landscaping must be protected and maintained.

Some riders are causing permanent damage to these areas, which include the slopes/sides of the washes.

OHV riders should also be aware of the jurisdiction they are in, given the close proximity of Mesquite to Arizona.

The Mesquite Police Department has received several noise and dust complaints from Arizona developments that border Mesquite regarding OHV’s that are being operated in close proximity to those developments.

Obeying the rules will result in the safe and enjoyable use of OHV’s in and around Mesquite, and help to ensure that additional measures or restrictions won’t become necessary to protect property, or the peacefulness of the community.

Source: http://www.mesquitelocalnews.com/viewnews.php?newsid=1902&id=9

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