As a reminder over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders will be out riding their OHVs in the Morongo Basin desert areas. This holiday weekend, the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station 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, so please respect private lands and remain on designated OHV riding trails and areas. The Sheriff’s Department would like everyone to enjoy their OHV riding experience, but 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.
