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Post by muck on Nov 22, 2010 12:56:25 GMT -5
Sorry, but the name just evokes just that...."Off-Road". We here, know what it really means, but can we maybe change this section to "OHV Use?
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Post by jeepinjp on Nov 22, 2010 15:17:52 GMT -5
Absolutely a great idea.
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Post by HamiltonLJ on Nov 22, 2010 18:59:29 GMT -5
That brings up a whole other issue! What is an OHV and what is not! My understanding is that dirt bikes, quads or side by sides are OHV which are illegal in the parks! An offroad vehicle is a street legal 4 wheel drive vehicle! Correct me if I'm wrong! I could do OHV and 4WD sections!
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Post by mudboy on Nov 23, 2010 8:05:17 GMT -5
Tom in this state there are Off Road Vehicles. This terminology I can only guess was formed by someone who is not aware of the difference between Off Highway activities and Off road activities. even though recognized by the state as ORV, I believe someone within the same hobby that we endure should be offended by the lie that ORV sends out to the public. We do not go "Off Road" we go "Off Highway".
this state has defined ORVs in two different definitions. Class 1 and class 2. One being vehicles that can be registered/ insured/ tagged and inspected within the state of new Jersey. The other being vehicles that cannot be street legal such as ATV, non DOT approved dirtbikes, snowmobiles, golf carts and 5 hp go-karts.
I know I don't support "Off roading" and i also believe your club doesn't either.
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Post by jeepinjp on Nov 23, 2010 15:44:43 GMT -5
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Post by jeepinjp on Nov 23, 2010 15:46:42 GMT -5
Go to executive summary see how we define or use the term OHV
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Post by jeepinjp on Nov 23, 2010 21:57:52 GMT -5
More:
Off-Highway Vehicle trail use involves the use of motorized vehicles on “off-road”
trails or routes, providing the user with a visceral sense of exhilaration, challenge and
adventure. OHV use has been rapidly growing in popularity. For example, over
15 million Americans ride ATVs and 70% ride as a family recreation activity. This
activity usually involves a significant investment of equipment, fuel and maintenance.
“Off-Highway Vehicle” (OHV) is the currently preferred generic term for off-road vehicles or
motorized trail vehicles, which includes a wide range of vehicle types. OHV refers to vehicles
licensed and registered for on-road use, such as four-wheel drive vehicles (pick up trucks and
sport utility vehicles) and dual sport motorcycles (street legal), as well as to those that lack
criteria needed for operation on public roads, such as All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), off-highway
motorcycles (dirt bikes) and snowmobiles.1
OHVs can be used on private lands with landowner permission. Where OHV users may legally
ride on the state’s public lands, however, is regulated by the Motor Vehicle Laws of New
Jersey, Title 39 (for use on public roads) and the State Park Service Code (for use within State
Parks and Forests)2. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Off-Road
Vehicle Use Policy Directive also regulates and restricts the use of OHVs on all NJDEP administered lands.
There is considerable unmet demand for OHV utilization and access opportunities. This has
likely contributed to illegal use on public land and trails (not intended or designed for that
purpose) and trespassing on private property. There is a history of debate over the use of
OHVs on public lands. OHV enthusiasts and NJDEP have been in search of land (public and
private) for operating OHVs. NJDEP continues to look for legal opportunities to establish
designated venues.
1 Both ATVs and snowmobiles must be registered with New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle Commission for use on public lands
and for crossing public highways. There is currently no registration for dirt bikes.
2 According to the State Park Service Code (N.J.A.C. 7:2-17 et seq.), which was readopted April 13, 2007, a person
may operate licensed and registered motor vehicles (such as four-wheel drive vehicles and dual sport motorcycles)
on established public roads on lands under the jurisdiction of the State Park Service. This includes dirt,
gravel or sand roads in state parks and forests that are designated as public roads unless the road is posted as
closed by signs or barriers. The State Park Service Code does not allow ATV or dirt bike use on NJDEP lands
except with a special use permit for organized “special events” on a pre-established course under prescribed conditions.
Snowmobiles are allowed on designated roads and trails in designated state parks and forests.
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