The Arizona Republic reported this week that Peoria police are cracking down on off-road vehicles in the north Peoria desert. Major laws outlawing most motorized vehicles used off-road in unpaved areas went into effect two years ago. The dust-abatement laws now require cities and towns in the Valley, including the zip code of 85383, to adopt ordinances outlawing most of these activities on unpaved areas.
Under the new law, off-road motorized vehicle use in this area is limited to state-designated trails and private trails watered down to prevent dust. Unfortunately, that means very little of the land in the northwest valley, including north Peoria and north Phoenix can be used for off road adventure.
Since residents have been riding out here for 15-20 years legally the police are currently just educating most offenders of the law change instead of ticketing them. If they have repeat offenders they will fine them $150 for the first offense.
Police were spotted in the Lake Pleasant area this last Saturday informing riders of the law changes and enforcement plans by the City of Peoria.
