I went out riding today in the redlands and was ticketed for riding my quad. They are cracking down on all the local riding spots. Something needs to get done here. I saw about 30 riders get tickets and 1 get taken off to jail. there is no where left to ride down here.

 

well...you can thank the human race...sence we like to over populate...we destroy are land that we ride on for houseing. IM in IL..and I see it my self...being bought up for land....well its ok..I got back at the house builders...they have about 20 or more acers sodded out...with some plastice fence on the grass...wel...they did [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]...I guess water.....4 dirt bikes...1 3-wheeler, and 1 quad dont mix well on fress sod.....[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]...o man are they pissed...but thats what they deserve...I do this hobby so I dont do drugs...and if I have kids...they will do the same if they want...

 

That's what was so aggrevating. We could of been out causing trouble. We could of all out ran the cops very easily as we were all riding sport quads that are all have from slight modifications to very fast shees, raptor and so on. I had one of the slower bikes in the group and am without a doubt sure that we could have all out ran those heavy trucks they were driving. Hopefully someone will soon realize that South Florida is in need of an OHV park and put one up. Only time will tell. all that I know is that from now on I will be visiting fiends in other parts of the state to go riding with to avoid any more tickets by cops that could spend there time being more productive by chasing after real criminals.

 

I live close to Homestead and ride out at the levy, and behind the airport where did you get stopped at?

 

Yes, please tell us where the Redlands are.

 

We were actually riding on the levy off of 136 st. That 's were alot of people meet up on Sundays to drag and chat.

 

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Welcome to the future guys... You see, I have already lived this nightmare at least twice. First it was snowmobiles, then it was dirt bikes... I think you have the answer above, but it is going to take a little effort on your part. First, why do you think they close your favorite areas... sure urban sprawl is part of it.. but I'll bet a monkey's butt that the real issue is the locals are behind it.. and when the locals complain to government officials, and the law, you lose.

There are ways to combat that, and get what you want... First you need to organize into a riding group or club whatever... You need to form a consolidated block of registered voters, and you need to convince the authorities that you are not out to rape the women and tear up the daiseys around little old ladies yards. In short, you have to prove you are responsible individuals who deserve their time. You need to get involved with the local areas and organize events that show the locals that you can be trusted and that you are something good to have around.. and when you see someone act out, you need to get on their case and explain to them that you are fighting a battle... and let there be no mistake, you are fighting a losing battle.

The bottom line is, you have to live in their world, and play the game by their rules to win this battle.. otherwise, you will be selling the machines because you have no where to ride them... or you will have to travel long distances to find a riding park and pay to play. Get used to it... we call it progress.

 

Take a look at this to see what can be done...quit complaining and get invovled...


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