Author Topic: Quad Friendly Towns (Read 3644 times)

bnau267 · « **on:** January 25, 2014, 07:28:14 PM »

OK this might seem strange but I'm really curious about which towns in which states are quad friendly. I've heard many times that some communities allow quads to to run somewhat freely on dirt roads to gas up, bounce between trails, etc, etc, but have never been able to get real life examples. Let us know if you live in one.

JR250R · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2014, 07:58:34 PM »

A buddy went to the Hatfield McCoy trails in WV and they ride roads freely there, btwn trails and to gas up through town. Not sure if it's legal or what but everyone does it.

Tbus93 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:07:17 PM »

In my hometown you can ride them around on the streets as long as you have a helmet and you are not going crazy with it

Pricecheck · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:15:42 PM »

I know you asked for friendly towns but I'll say junction city, ks is not. My neighborhood is severely under developed and I was riding the KFX400 with my daughter and I was surrounded by three cops. $146 ticket!

My hometown of Crosby, TX is a hit or miss. Small neighborhoods and country area is fine. Middle of the city is risky.

rk88r · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:28:16 PM »

South Dakota seems pretty libertarian on it. I was in Watertown (pop. 30k-50k idk) I saw guys on banshees several times riding right the main drag in traffic.

croat1 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2014, 08:30:43 PM »

Quote from: JR250R;23448

A buddy went to the Hatfield McCoy trails in WV and they ride roads freely there, btwn trails and to gas up through town. Not sure if it's legal or what but everyone does it.

sure is legal. but remember to obey all traffic laws. awesome to ride the trails and then hit the paved road to get gas/food.

bnau267 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:27:47 PM »

My home town of Monroeville is pretty developed and any venturing onto the road will result in a chase or ticket. I will point out that the chase aspect only occurred when I was a teenager. Here in Western PA, there are many rural areas with dirt roads and it depends on the mood of the State cop or local law enforcement but generally not a good idea. However, there are fund raising activities on a regular basis "poker runs" and the small towns typically open roads to bikes, quads, and side by sides during those weekends.

aberegg05 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:36:48 PM »

Over here in SE ohio its "illegal" to ride on the roads. Usually dont get bothered on the dirtroads and if u get spotted on the pavement you better ride fast.

supernutt · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2014, 09:48:18 PM »

Around here we can ride some of the county backroads at 25mph. There are no public trails here. Getting fuel would be hard to do but it does get pretty boring riding so slow on concrete!

Piney0 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2014, 10:56:09 PM »

West Virginia has pretty lax laws about ATV use on public roads.
http://www.legis.state.wv.us/WVCODE/ChapterEntire.cfm?chap=17f&art=1§ion=1#01

justin606 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2014, 11:51:12 PM »

i live in evarts ky theirs no problem here as long as you wear a helmet an ride normal.

F-Red · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:34:04 AM »

I can ride, right out of my yard, in to farm fields and groves. Local police don't bother us. The county popo, has a few officers with issues. But for the most part, we ride freely! :quad:

justin606 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2014, 08:59:46 PM »

the only ones you have to really worry about here is asshole state police who want to make a name for their selves. theirs too many ways too get away from them here lol.

Pricecheck · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:15:29 PM »

I still ride on my streets even after I got a ticket. I'm not riding down the dusty gravel road or driving 30 minutes to tune my bike. Now the exception I will be making is when Dan and I both get are bikes tuned up. Someone get him a carb! Dan, I hope you're reading this!!!

bnau267 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2014, 09:36:37 PM »

We had of enough snow on the roads this morning to justify a quick spin around the neighborhood. The R stayed home but the Grizzly was out taking advantage of the situation.