Re: Improving Off-road Compliance

mojavegreen wrote:


> My original question remains un-answered, "Speaking as both
> fellow OHV enthusiast and property owner, would you agree that
> carrying written permission is a sensible requirement, and, if
> not, what do you propose as an alternative?"
>
> Mojave
>

I have no problem whatsoever with a requirement to carry written documentation from the property owner, granting permission to access their property. However, if I were one of the property owners asked for that permission, I would want to be able to stipulate that there is no play riding on my property. It's only to be used for thru traffic to access another lot or to get to an open trail or area.

My biggest concern though about this, is the difficulty in obtaining the necessary contact information to acquire permission. As I said before, if the County or Municipality would agree to administer this, or acquire blanket approval from the landowners then I would think it would have a much more positive affect in reigning in trespassing OHV riders. If an access permit were easily obtainable, I would assume that a majority of those that are currently riding across private property, would obtain the permit, rather than risk a large fine or impound of their vehicle. If administered well, I would think that these permits could be sold at local businesses. The county would know who is going where along with having a signed document by those persons, that would indicate any prohibitions when traversing a Property.

I don't have any other possible answers to this issue that would contribute significantly to correcting the problem and still providing the OHV user the necessary access for their recreation and the landowner the necessary privacy and protection.