The Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Department has a reminder over this Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. Many off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders will be out riding their OHVs in the Morongo Basin desert areas and they will have OHV patrol units out meeting with riders and campers, educating them, and issuing citations if necessary. Riders need to obey all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to open OHV riding areas and should keep themselves up to date on current OHV laws. Remember that all vacant lands belong to someone or some government agency, respect private land and remain on designated OHV riding trails and areas. Riders who choose not to obey the laws, ruin it for those who do. Careless riders create situations which can cause injury and even death. Always remember to wear your helmets and if you drink, DO NOT RIDE. If you need to report OHV violations, please contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001.
