The issues surrounding ATV’s, especially where they should be allowed to ride, is becoming more and more of a problem every day. Most people view these recreational vehicles as a threat to the environment, saying they ruin the natural landscape and are loud and obnoxious. The other side sees ATV’s as a form of recreation and even as practical vehicles that help get things done. Riders throughout most of the country have little or no freedom. They are not able to choose where they ride, instead the local law enforcement decides for them. The ATV riders believe that a few basic rules are necessary when it comes to riding, but they also want more freedom so they do not feel as though the local police are babysitting them.
The issues surrounding ATV’s, especially where they should be allowed to ride, is becoming more and more of a problem every day. Most people view these recreational vehicles as a threat to the environment, saying they ruin the natural landscape and are loud and obnoxious. The other side sees ATV’s as a form of recreation and even as practical vehicles that help get things done. Riders throughout most of the country have little or no freedom. They are not able to choose where they ride, instead the local law enforcement decides for them. The ATV riders believe that a few basic rules are necessary when it comes to riding, but they also want more freedom so they do not feel as though the local police are babysitting them.