NM agency to enforce OHV laws

Written by Associated Press

Thursday, June 18, 2009

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - The state agency that oversees the enforcement of New Mexico's off-highway vehicle regulations says officers across the state will be conducting roadblocks and safety blitzes.

The state Game and Fish Department announced the campaign Wednesday. The agency said the goal is to educate the public and check for compliance with the requirements and safety provisions of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Act.

State residents are required to register all off-highway vehicles through the Motor Vehicle Division if the vehicles will be operated on public lands. Nonresidents can purchase temporary permits from Game and Fish.

The act prohibits any riders under 6 years old from operating an ATV on public land. The law also includes specific regulations for riders younger than 18.

Source: http://www.kdbc.com/Global/story.asp?S=10554610

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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