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Residents press Needles officials on access, night riding and sticker rules; officials point to statute and officer discretion
Summary
At a Feb. 9 workshop, residents asked whether people who live near designated routes can drive short distances to them, whether side-by-sides registered out of state need different documentation, and how "night" will be enforced; officers said the statute is written as trailhead-to-trailhead, residency exceptions are narrow, and deputies will use discretion while prioritizing education.
Residents used a Feb. 9 public workshop in Needles to press officials on operational details for the new off-highway vehicle pilot, seeking clarification on neighborhood access, residency exceptions, night operation and registration.
During Q&A a resident asked whether someone who lives "a half block" from a route can drive a short distance to access it. Captain Jake Dault of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and Lieutenant Robert Edelman of the California Highway Patrol said the statute as written focuses on transport between trailheads, lodging…
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