| When you're out cruising the trails on your ATV or | | | | present, clean it up. Taking a little time to help out will |
| dirk bike, it is imperative that you take great care to | | | | show the land owner that you're willing to make a |
| respect the area where you've been allowed to ride. | | | | contribution to the area and he/she will be more |
| Over the course of the last few years, negative | | | | liberal about letting you use their land. |
| publicity has come against riders of quads and other | | | | Tearing up the land by riding your quad or dirt bike is |
| recreational vehicles as a result of those that did not | | | | rude, and is certainly bad riding etiquette. Respect for |
| respect the boundaries of private property. Many | | | | the property of others should be your primary |
| issues such as terrain damage, vandalism, and | | | | concern. You can reduce this by refraining from riding |
| excessive littering have made land owners | | | | through some areas with softer terrain such as |
| understandably apprehensive about allowing riders to | | | | meadows, streams and certain steep hills. Along the |
| use their land. | | | | same lines, it is advisable to also exercise caution if |
| The first and most important guideline for riding on | | | | you happen to be riding on populated dirt roads. If |
| private property is to respectfully ask for permission | | | | you end up damaging roads, you could incur a |
| from the land owner. Remember that he/she is doing | | | | considerable fine if you're held liable to fix them. |
| you a big favor by providing a quality place to ride | | | | Respect for the environment should be a priority and |
| your bike. You should never ride on someone's land | | | | extra care should be taken when riding through |
| without their explicit permission, and never ride on | | | | wooded areas. Plant and animal life is precious and |
| "assumed" permission. If you're lucky enough to be | | | | carelessness can cause damage that is irresponsible |
| allowed to use the land for your riding pleasure, be | | | | and unnecessary. Remember, you're riding in their |
| sure to honor the rules set forth by the land owner - | | | | world, not the other way around. Furthermore, if an |
| for example he/she may not want you riding at | | | | area of the woods is clearly shown to be off limits, |
| certain times, or smoking on the land, etc. | | | | obey the signs and stay out of those areas. |
| Furthermore, you should always leave the land as | | | | Observing these guidelines and acting as a mature, |
| you found it. For example, if a gate was closed when | | | | responsible, respectful rider will help you gain the |
| you arrived, make sure it is closed when you leave. | | | | trust of those who decide whether your bike gets |
| Also, you should take any opportunity to leave the | | | | ridden or remains parked. |
| area better than when you arrived. If there is litter | | | | |