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Thanks to a collaborative effort between a broad coalition of OHV enthusiasts, sportsmen, conservationists, elected officials and the public, new laws that will help better manage Arizona’s rapidly growing OHV use will take effect Jan. 1, 2009. Among other provisions, the new law requires an annual purchase of an Off-Highway Vehicle Decal for the operation of any ATV or OHV in Arizona that meets both the following criteria: Designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain. Has an unladen weight of eighteen hundred pounds or less. Why is the new law needed? OHV use in Arizona has exploded (347 percent increase since 1998), outpacing the existing funding to manage that growth, protect wildlife habitat, and help maintain recreational access. Revenues generated from the new OHV Decal user fee will be used to help ensure sustainable opportunities and natural resource protection by bolstering funding and grant programs that pay for trail maintenance, signage, maps, facility development, habitat damage mitigation, education, and enforcement. What does the new law do? It specifies OHV Decal, title, license plate and registration requirements. It specifies equipment requirements. It specifies regulations for safe, ethical and responsible operation. More information can be found at: Arizona State Parks – azstateparks.com ADOT Motor Vehicle Division – www.azdot.gov/mvd Arizona State Land Department – www.land.state.az.us More...

New from All Terrain Research - Polaris RZR Chassis Ribs add strength to the rear of your chassis by bracing the sides of the chassis together with the existing factory holes and by also tying into the upper and lower A arm mounting points. The Chassis Ribs are CNC laser cut from 3/16" steel plate. For the upper A arm mounts instead of simply welding a washer to a chopped tube like some manufactures may do ATR CNC machines a stair stepped end piece that centers itself inside the tube and provides us a gap for a flush TIG weld that evenly penetrates both pieces. Chassis Ribs come in a durable black powder coat finish. ATR is a group of engineers, designers and motorsports enthusiasts set out to develop the most advanced off road vehicle performance products possible. Bringing years of experience ATR serves as a full service prototyping and manufacturing company developing products for some of today’s leading off road vehicle manufacturers. For more info they can be reached at 877-581-0041 or on the web at www.atrpowersports.com Direct Link-http://atrpowersports.com/utv-chassis-3/polaris-rzr-rear-chassis-ribs-47.html More...

Monday, December 22, 2008 Yuma, Ariz. - Yuma Sector agents arrested drug smugglers posing as off-road enthusiasts, Sunday afternoon.About 3 p.m., Border Patrol agents patrolling the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area noticed two individuals on the Mexican side of the international boundary fence scouting out the immediate area. Later agents observed a Polaris Ranger off-road vehicle, on the U.S. side of the fence, drive to meet up with the two scouts. The scouts threw four bundles of marijuana over the fence to the driver of the vehicle; the driver placed the bundles into the back of the Polaris Ranger. Agents maintained constant surveillance of the vehicle as it drove north to the Midway Campground and stopped at a motor home parked at the campsite. The driver exited the vehicle, entered the motor home briefly, then exited and resumed driving the Polaris Ranger – at this point Border Patrol agents stopped the driver, arrested him and seized the marijuana. Border Patrol agents and a detection K-9 searched the motor home for other illicit narcotics but were unable to locate any. Agents discovered a male and female occupant with extensive criminal history involving narcotics in the motor home; Jonathan Berry and Jeannine Landreneaux. Landreneaux’s records checks also revealed an active warrant for her arrest for narcotics originating from California.The driver of the vehicle, Russell Carter, also had extensive criminal history involving narcotics.The marijuana weighed 93 pounds with an estimated value of $74,000 and was turned over to the Imperial County Sheriff’s Office. Carter and Landreneaux were taken into custody by ICSO. The Polaris Ranger was seized by ICSO.The general public is reminded to observe a 100-foot enforcement zone from the international boundary fence in order to avoid hazardous and sometimes violent illegal cross-border activity, and to allow to Border Patrol to conduct operations within the area.U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws. Border Fence near the Imperial Sand Dunes ButtercupUTV Industry News More...

By JUDITH B. DOWNING Contributing Writer While manufacturers in the Inland Empire report a dim outlook for business as they feel the effects of the slumping economy, one custom off-road business in Corona has seen its business grow 10 percent to 20 percent a month since it opened nine months ago. "Business may be way down in general from two years ago, but we're not seeing it," said Javier Padilla, co-owner of No Limitz Motorsports. Dune buggies, or sand rails, and side-by-sides are popular vehicles for desert enthusiasts. The sport is competitive and flashy. Many owners customize and personalize their vehicles and show them off at rallies and gatherings. Sand rails typically start at $13,000 to $55,000 for the chassis. Making them fully functional adds another $32,000 to $75,000, depending on the options, which can include suspension, lights, cages, wheels and seats. Side-by-sides -- so named because they come with two seats side by side -- were introduced in fall 2003 and have become wildly popular. Models include the Polaris Ranger, Yamaha Rhino and Honda Big Red. Since March, No Limitz has customized five Polaris Razor side-by-sides for a customer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Upon completion they are shipped directly to Dubai for resale. In this case, the client purchased each side-by-side for $10,200 from a California dealer and turned them over to No Limitz Motorsports to have them customized for an additional $20,000 to $25,000 each. The Dubai connection is leading to additional opportunities, Padilla said. He is considering offering fully packaged Dubai tours for off-road enthusiasts. The tours will feature fully loaded side-by-sides provided by No Limitz. They will be waiting for clients on their arrival. "Being diversified has really helped our business," Padilla said. "The desert market has been active recently. We're getting a lot of work there." People buy their basic side-by-side for about $10,000 to $12,000, Padilla said. "Then they come to No Limitz and spend an average of $7,000 on custom work." No Limitz converts side-by-sides from two to four seats, adds cup holders and stereos, upgrades the suspension, and maintains the vehicles. Full Article: http://www.thebizpress.com/news/stories/BP_News_Local_S_bp_1222_offroad.1.2a2c971.html More...

Paramedics prepped for off-road response MATTHEW GAUK The Prince Albert Daily Herald A tracked, enclosed Polaris Ranger painted Parkland Ambulance black and white is "badass," according to one paramedic. "It can go through a lot more than I though it could," said Curtis Rhinas, a new primary care paramedic at Parkland who took the off-road beast for a rumbling, snow-spitting spin around an empty field behind Parkland's 13th Street East detachment on Friday. The all-terrain vehicle was purchased with sponsor support in May. Over summer, it was used three or four times at busy public events and for sending help to hard-to-reach locations. A girl riding her bike at Little Red River Park this summer injured herself and needed to be taken out, but there was no way they could get an ambulance down the trail she was on, Parkland Ambulance spokesman Lyle Karasiuk explained. The Ranger was "perfect" for the job and got her out to the road. "The staff are very excited about it, it's very useful for them ... if you try to do a rescue on a snow-machine, you can't sit with the patient and talk with them and reassure them, and if something changes in their condition and they start vomiting you wouldn't even know it," he said, adding that the enclosure will keep patients relatively warm during the ride. Some of the Ranger's uses could include picking up injured skiers and snowmobilers or rescuing stranded hunters. Read the full story at: Paramedics prepped for off-road response UTVs on the Job UTV News More...

Garden Grove, CA - Sand car and utv safety is a top priorty for many people these days, especially when taking young kids, friends, and members of your family for a thrilling ride. Nobody understands the reality of this more than the folks at The Hands In Corporation. They are committed to off-road safety, and they have taken on the challenge of building the finest quality all-in-one passenger handle and arm restraint system available on the market. The product they have developed is called The Hands In Handle Restraint and it is designed to prevent a passenger hand from flying out of the vehicle during a sudden roll-over or accident and prevent a possible injury. The integrated handles also double as a comfortable way to hold on and enjoy the ride.The system is easy-to-install and allows the passenger to exit the car quickly as well. For more information, call (714) 590-1807 or visit their web-site at www.thehandsincorp.com . More...

Glendale, AZ - Machine Trix is proud to introduce their Billet Spare Tire Carrier system. It is mounted to 1.5" or 1.75" tubing in any direction. This is a complete bolt-on system with no welding required. The T-Handle that secures the spare also serves as a lug wrench and comes with handle grips. Machine Trix UTV Industry News UTVGuide.net More...

Trail Rat Products has added several new RZR accessories to its already extensive line of Rhino, Teryx and ATV product line. The new RZR Cooler Trunk provides convenient storage for separating ice and beverage from dry goods. Its foam-insulated body contains two wet/dry storage areas (1,715 cubic inches) with drain plugs. A third wet/dry storage area (648 cubic inches) includes a removable lid and storage tray. Two gas-assist shocks hold the lid open for easy access and two draw-tight latches keep the lid secure while operating your vehicle. The new RZR Front Box provides convenient weather-resistant storage (more than 2,800 cubic inches) for jackets, blankets and towing straps. This unit has a rugged design and mounts to the front of your RZR using the vehicle's existing mounting points. Two draw-tight latches keep the lid secure while operating the vehicle. They have also added a new Sport Roof, Sport Roof Stereo Console, Underseat Dry Box, three windshield styles, a Rear Windshield/Back Panel, and overfenders for your RZR. These products expands Trail Rat Products' already extensive inventory of center consoles, storage boxes, roofs, stereo consoles, windshields, overfenders, and loungers for your Rhino, Teryx, RZR and ATV. The Trail Rat team of owners, designers and engineers are avid ATV/UTV enthusiasts, and have developed products for you, the rider ... all to enhance your off-road experience. Their products are durable enough to withstand the toughest conditions and handle any terrain the rider can. The only thing tougher than a Trail Rat product may be the riders themselves. Visit www.TrailRatProducts.com for more information on these, and other projects. UTV Industry News UTVGuide.net More...