Comments on: Off Road ATV Laws In Massachusetts Are Changing

By: Chevy Aveo Gas Mileage

Chevy Aveo Gas Mileage — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:27:29 +0000

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By: Robert

Robert — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:22:04 +0000

Look I been riding racing machines for 19yrs.You can only ride legally in 2 places in Ma. As far as I now them 2 places are out west (sucks) I Never been their. Look same bullshit with street quads like the gg-quad not street legal yet in Ma, some bullshit about four wheels and seat belt. So companies cam out with 3wheel machine like the ca-am spider. EPA needs to get there heads out of their ass’s and stop waisting are tax payers money. Legalizes them and create revenue, stop wasting money its bullshit……ect

By: Concerned Rider

Concerned Rider — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:46:45 +0000

If you want to show your support for riding in this state, and your disapproval of the new Mass laws you should attend the public hearing regarding the new laws.

Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Place: Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545

I will be there with my son along with (I hope) lot’s of other concerned riders and their families who are trying to make a difference by showing up in large numbers to let the law makers know we’re NOT happy and we ARE paying attention. The more people that show up the better the chances they listen. If the laws aren’t modified then kids under 14 can’t ride quads, period. Kids under 10 can’t ride dirt bikes, period. And kids between 14 and 16 can only ride quads up to 90cc’s… ridiculous. My son has been riding and competing on dirt bikes since he was 5 and loves it. The government does not know our kids and does not know our sport… we do. I hope those of you that support responsible parenting and riding will show up and be counted. If not, please don’t complain too loudly if they get their way.

By: STEVE

STEVE — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:03:55 +0000

^ The reason there down to rocks is there the ONLY LEGAL TRAILS!!!!

This state cannot provide legal riding areas because there are too many politicians padding their pocket or corruption. Hmmm, PA Landers robbed the state yet still works for it, who got that payoff??

How do you ruin a wetland? It’s WET! It will stay WET! That flower or frog that get run over will be back the next year.

Cars don’t wear out roads or bridges? Never hit a squirrel or bird? People who hike don’t leave trash or light illegal fires?? The Lexus/BMW and Audi vehicles don’t get abused on the roads or pollute the environment either do they?? Maybe we should all walk to work in full protection gear??

I pay 4K a year for 2 acres and yes, I have a track in my backyard. But, I do get bored with it and hit the power lines and RR tracks. I am registered and thats the best I can do to be legal. I’d love 20 acres but 40K would be a bit much in taxes for me. Every year more and more homes took the place of family fun sand pits; There isn’t much left. Now the laws take the rest.

Ever wonder what kids do now? Text on the cell phone, stay on the computer all day posting pictures of themselves and there antics. No one rides bicycles, ATVs and dirtbikes are getting pushed away further and further. No, they aren’t the only activity a child can enjoy but it’s just one more down the drain; And heaven forbid they skateboard!!

Mass is filled with snobby liberals who whine and cry till they get there way. And thats why we’ll always have people cranking down the road 6th gear pinned on a dirtbike or ATV; In fear of getting caught. If a curbside 10mph limit were in place in order to reach a trail there would be less of that.

Someone will be killed someday by an adrenaline filled cop or EP; And I bet they won’t lose a wink sleeping.

I only stay in this state for my family; I look forward to the day I leave it……

By: Jeanne

Jeanne — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:43:58 +0000

The reason these laws are in place now are the same reason smoking is banned in public places. Users of both do not always respect those who do not. For some reason, some ATV riders (“I got burnt” and Bill Stella for example) feel that they have the priviledged right to break laws, then call property owners condescending names for preserving their rights. They go on private property even after they were told not to, that just makes the hobby look bad for everyone who does obey the laws. They rev engines beyond the decibel limits. Ruin wetlands because they do not give a crap about the environment. As someone mentioned that the “designated area is all rocks now”, well there is perfect evidence straight from the rider’s mouth that they erode dirt and ruin trails. The fumes from the engines annoy neighbors, I could go on. Oh and I love the people who buy a huge machine to ride on their cute little 1/4 acre lot, where all they do is go around and around and around their house all day. Here’s the solution. Want to properly enjoy an ATV or ORV? Invest in buying a piece of land that can handle it, located in a place where it makes sense, not in a subdivision! And maybe try to respect the rights of non-using people and the environment. Like I said, if people respected everyone, laws would not be necessary.

By: stephen McDermott

stephen McDermott — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:02:28 +0000

I agree, I have and am still tryting to get a handle on why the Off Highway Vehicle Owners in the state have not banned together and fight this unfair legislation. I reated a group called the Massachusetts Off Highway Vehicle Ownwers Group (MOHVOG on facebook). It is yet another attempt to get people/familes together to fight these changes. My research has discovered that more than 200,000 thousand Off Highway Vehicles have been purchased in Massachusets. If even 15 percent of us get together we can fight this. Gear up, Ride On.

By: Cris

Cris — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:45:44 +0000

To Everone, Its one thing to be on here and complain and another to combine our voice and do something. The state is fucking us because no one actually trys to do anything. I live in upper western mass and have seveal times tried to get people together to petition the state. so far they all are willing to say they will help but have never come through to meet or help

By: ..

.. — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:47:06 +0000

exactly- stricter laws = more people running

not- stricter laws = less people riding

By: okay chazzyboy

okay chazzyboy — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:44:06 +0000

first of all if someone hits me with a bat im sueing their retarted ass.
second of all, clearly you have never been to these “designated riding areas” because its all rocks now, the dirt was worn away.
-its called a dirtbike not a rockbike.

By: i got burnt

i got burnt — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:32:35 +0000

basically, i ride from my house and i can go for miles and miles. the only catch is i have to get across the train tracks. strangely enough i found a private road that cuts across right where i need to go but of course some crazy bitch calls the cops on me everytime i cut through for 5 seconds and i finally got caught. i was put in handcuffs and in the back of the cruiser. luckily, they let me know because i mentioned a cop i know, but i still got my bike towed for $130 and a $100 ticket. the thing that pisses me off most about this cunt is that she was complaining about the noise when she has a train that goes by every hour, less than 100ft from her house and i go by for two seconds and shes freaking out. the cop who stopped me said that the lady called the cops, the EP, the town hall, her insurance, and the town selectmen. it was unclear to me that i was some sort of criminal.

I have raced all my life, and im sorry but im not attaching a light to my bike. how about the state gives us actual places to ride? oh wait it will never happen.

Now, because my bike sticks out so much(Yamaha with yellow backrounds), anyone who rides a blue bike and races the B class and gets spotted, the cops are coming after me.

its kind of rediculous how people go so far out of the way to stop people from riding. i mean what harm was i doing honestly. i cut through and im gone, long gone.

im sorry but anyone who is for these new laws needs to take the dick out of their ass and become a more open minded person honestly. lawnmowers arent a problem, neither are chainsaws, or leaf blowers. why should dirtbikes be?