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Officers crack down on ATV riders

By Teresa Jun, KOLD-TV Tucson, May 22, 2009



Officers with the Arizona Game & Fish Department will start issuing citations to ATV riders who are not displaying a proper OHV Decal on their vehicles.



As of January 1, 2009, Arizona law requires the decal to be applied to the license plates of off-highway vehicles that weigh 1,800 pounds or less. That includes most all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (utility vehicles), dirt bikes, and some sand rails.



Officers have been operating under a 6-month grace period, issuing warnings to riders who are not in compliance. But starting July 1, they will start issuing citations.



The decal costs $25 per year. It's a user fee that will generate revenue for improving off-roading trails and enforcing safety.



"We're going to be able to hire seven brand new Game & Fish officers," said Gabriel Paz, with Arizona Game & Fish. "And they're going to be 100 percent dedicated to off-highway vehicles."



For information on safe and responsible use, visit Arizona Game and Fish Department at: www.azgfd.gov/ohv.



For information on the OHV Decal, titling, or registration, visit Motor Vehicle Division at: www.azdot.gov/mvd.

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Officers crack down on ATV riders

By Teresa Jun, KOLD-TV Tucson, May 22, 2009



Officers with the Arizona Game & Fish Department will start issuing citations to ATV riders who are not displaying a proper OHV Decal on their vehicles.



As of January 1, 2009, Arizona law requires the decal to be applied to the license plates of off-highway vehicles that weigh 1,800 pounds or less. That includes most all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), side-by-sides (utility vehicles), dirt bikes, and some sand rails.



Officers have been operating under a 6-month grace period, issuing warnings to riders who are not in compliance. But starting July 1, they will start issuing citations.



The decal costs $25 per year. It's a user fee that will generate revenue for improving off-roading trails and enforcing safety.



"We're going to be able to hire seven brand new Game & Fish officers," said Gabriel Paz, with Arizona Game & Fish. "And they're going to be 100 percent dedicated to off-highway vehicles."



For information on safe and responsible use, visit Arizona Game and Fish Department at: www.azgfd.gov/ohv.



For information on the OHV Decal, titling, or registration, visit Motor Vehicle Division at: www.azdot.gov/mvd.

7... new officers?? ... for the whole state? ok.. so thx for the info. July 1st will be here like tommorrow!!