Peer pressure from within the OHV community will be necessary to reign in the rogue riders giving this sport a negative public face (and forcing legislation).
This extract from the LA Times reinforces the need to "Ride Responsibly".
"The supervisors acknowledged that most off-roaders were responsible riders who should be able to enjoy their own property, but "unfortunately it's the bad apples that are causing the problems for those of you that are doing it the right way," said Supervisor John F. Tavaglione.
Off-road proponents called the new county rules too severe but agreed that the family-friendly activity was being marred by the recklessness of a few riders."