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bikes being towed , according to a report on WHAM-ABC 13 ’ s website .
The report states that members of the Rochester Police Department , Monroe County Sheriff ’ s Office and New York State Police took part in the effort to seize the illegal ORVs . The task force used marked and unmarked patrol vehicles and a helicopter in the operation .
Police issued more than 70 traffic citations , and four people were charged with misdemeanors , according to police . The seized vehicles were taken to an impound lot in the city , the report notes .
The Rochester community members have been demanding more action be taken to remove the illegal ORVs from the streets as police have stepped up efforts to catch the riders .
In the neighboring city of Irondequoit , police recently obtained two Polaris RZRs to help combat the issue of illegal riding .
“[ We ] had an incident where probably , I would say it ’ s estimated between 250 and 300 dirt bike , ATV , illegal use riders came riding through the town ,” Irondequoit Police Chief Scott Peters tells the news station . “ Created a lot of havoc .”
Friends is a grassroots volunteer organization that represents approximately 28,000 members and users of the Oceano Dunes SVRA .
GREENGER PARTNERS WITH DRT RACING FOR YOUTH SUPERMOTO SERIES
Greenger Powersports , renowned for its electric CRF in collaboration with Honda , has announced a partnership with DRT Racing , Inc ., the promoters of the AMA Supermoto National Championship Series .
This partnership will help propel young riders to a new level and mold them into future supermoto professionals while also
highlighting the dynamic Greenger Powersports Honda CRF-E2 and the track-ready Greenger G3S models .
“ This partnership with Greenger Powersports marks a pivotal moment in our commitment to youth motorsports ,” says Alex Mock , president of DRT Racing , Inc . “ We are thrilled about the new technology developed for the kids and the kid inside each of us and are confident that we can provide young riders with the platform they need to soar to new heights .”
The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series has been an arena for both pro and amateur supermoto riders since the early−2000s , offering the exclusive
This new partnership was in action at the Jackpine Gypsies round during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally . Photo courtesy of Greenger
opportunity to earn the prestigious AMA National No . 1 plate in supermoto racing . This discipline fuses the thrill of asphalt
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CALIFORNIA JUDGE RULES TO PROTECT OHV RECREATION AT OCEANO DUNES
The Friends of Oceano Dunes scored a huge victory for OHV recreation at Oceano Dunes SVRA . The San Luis Obispo County Superior Court ruled that the California Coastal Commission does not have the authority under state law to ban all OHVs at the dunes .
The court ’ s ruling covered four lawsuits – three brought by Friends of Oceano Dunes and one by EcoLogic Partners .
The court made clear that if the Coastal Commission wants to attempt to ban OHV recreation at the park , it must convince San Luis Obispo County to amend its local coastal plan or compel the state legislature to change the county ’ s local coastal plan .
Friends argued that the local coastal plan only authorizes the county , not the Coastal Commission , to close the park , and even then , the closure may only be temporary . The court agreed with that analysis and agreed that the commission ’ s effort to ban OHV unlawfully attempted to amend the county ’ s plan in violation of the Coastal Act .
The court also ruled in favor of Friends ’ argument that the commission failed to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act , or CEQA , because it failed to do a proper traffic impact analysis when it decided to close Pier Avenue as a vehicle access point to the beach .
As a result , the court overturned the Coastal Commission ’ s March 2021 amendment to the permit that attempted to end all OHV use at Oceano Dunes . Thus , the OHV ban will not go into effect , and Pier Avenue beach access will not be closed .
This court victory also protects jobs and local businesses . A recent study showed that Oceano Dunes visitors from outside San Luis Obispo County generated a total economic impact of over $ 500 million in 2019 .
Friends ’ board of directors have made clear that they will continue to pursue all legal remedies to protect beach driving , camping and OHV recreation at Oceano Dunes SVRA the way it has been occurring for the last 100 years .
Introducing RFID Physical Inventory
By placing RFID tags / labels on inventory and assets , dealers can cycle counts or conduct physical inventory with one or two employees anytime . RFID reader terminals do not require line of sight , so counters don ’ t need to bend down under partitions , climb shelves , or position each item to be visually seen to be counted . RFID physical inventory provides accurate , up-to-date data leading to better analytics , improved asset utilization , and reduced lost sales .