Call to Action: Bike Ban Proposed Near Pittsburgh
Once more our sport is under attack. This coming Tuesday, a hearing will be held for a proposed ban of all off road vehicles in Hampton Township (north of Pittsburgh). This ban would make it a crime for a private landowner to permit anyone to operate any type of off road vehicle (dirt bike, scooter, go-cart, ATV, UTV, snowmobile, etc.) on a lot with less than 5 acres.
Landowners owning more than 5 acres may only use their property during restricted hours, and then only after giving written permission, whether the vehicle is licensed or not. Even then use must be more than 250 feet from any home and raise no dirt "visible to the naked eye".
The ban allows police to confiscate, impound and even sell off road vehicles, and impose penalties including fines of $1,000, and imprisonment of 90 days.
If this ban is adopted, more townships are sure to take steps to immediately enact the same legislation. This won't stop there.
Click HERE to read the full ordinance.
The AMA has joined the fight, and has issued its opposition to the ban directly to the Hampton Planning Commission. Click HERE to read the AMA's Opposition Letter.
We need your help. Please join Tim Cotter of MX Sports, Jeff Cernic of PAMX, and more of your racing brethren at the hearing this coming Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. to defend our sport and your right to own and operate off road vehicles on your own land.
Hearing Location:
Hampton Community Center
3101 McCully Road
Alison Park, PA 15101
For further information, please visit the official website of the Hampton Township HERE.
