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Report Requirement 5
Actions taken by the Division and department since the last
program report to discourage and decrease trespass of OHVs
on private property.
Preventing trespass onto private property and other areas closed to off-highway vehicle
(OHV) recreation is an essential component of the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation
(OHMVR) Program. The OHMVR Program was founded on the principle that “effectively
managed areas and adequate facilities for the
use of OHVs and conservation and enforcement
are essential for ecologically balanced recreation”
(Public Resource Code (PRC) Section 5090.02 (b)).
Effectively managed areas and adequate facilities
provide people with a legal alternative to trespassing
onto private lands and closed areas in search of OHV
recreation.
The OHMVR Division coordinates with, and provides
grant funding to, local, state, and federal agencies to
OHMVR Division law enforcement class
monitor wilderness boundaries, private property, and other closed areas. These agencies
also implement focused enforcement actions to address specific trespass and wilderness
incursion concerns that arise. In an effort to reduce violations, the OHMVR Division and
its partners use various approaches to educate the public on the importance of respecting
closed areas and private property boundaries, as well as the consequences of ignoring
applicable laws. This section describes the OHMVR Division’s efforts to reduce trespass in
all of its program functions.
The OHMVR Division Public Safety Program
The Public Safety Program provides statewide leadership in OHV-related enforcement.
Emphasis is placed on educating the public regarding OHV laws and regulations to
encourage voluntary compliance and consistent enforcement aimed at curbing illegal
activities. For instance, the OHMVR Division law enforcement staff attend county fairs,
youth and career fairs, and other special events to promote responsible recreation and
safety. The Remote-Controlled Jeep ® Course, developed by the OHMVR Division and used
at outreach events, teaches Tread Lightly! ® principles, trails use, and respect for private
property. The ATV simulator and other interactive activities used at outreach events teach
safe riding techniques, proper safety gear, and responsible trail use.
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