JnJ
06-07-2002, 04:38 AM
From UFWDA:
A company or program called Superior Trails is developing a permit
> > scheme for all federal lands. The company is hoping to get federal
> > authorization to institute a mandatory permit costing $35.00 as a
> > requirement for all OHV travel on federally-managed lands. The permit
> > would be required before any person may travel on federal land using
> > four wheel drives, ATVs, or motorcycles. In order to obtain a permit a
> > user would be required to take a test and pass it pertaining to
> > appropriate mechanical requirements and user ethics. Test taking
> > stations would be available at merchants such as auto dealers, parts
> > places, and 4x4 shops. 20
> >
> > In addition to the permit, the company would institute its own law
> > enforcement regulations. Fines for violations of the regulations are
> > ranging from $900 to $1000 per violation.
> >
> > I have been discussing the program with one of the partners of the
> > company and trying to explain to them the problems associated with this
> > system. He has recently informed me that he intends to poll four wheel
> > drive clubs to see whether they support the development of such a
> > system. 20
> >
> > One of the initial problems I have with this concept (and I have many
> > problems with it right now) is that their website is currently set up to
> > allow a user to take the test and if they pass, collect their $35.00 for
> > a permit. The website can be viewed at www.superiortrail.com . However,
> > until the program is approved legislatively through Congress the money
> > you spend on a permit gets you nothing. Also, the website has
> > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) but it fails to plainly state that this
> > program would REQUIRE every motorized user to have one of their permits
> > to recreate on federal lands and it fails to indicate that a permit paid
> > for now means nothing and the money the user spends to get the permit
> > ($35.00) gets them nothing, it simply lines the pocket of the company
> > developing the program. In short, I have strongly indicated to these
> > people my problems with their idea. 20
> >
> > My concern is that your member clubs will only get a part of the story
> > when they are polled for their reaction. Please advise them to proceed
> > cautiously with this company and their program and to ask a lot of
> > questions if they are polled before taking a position on whether to
> > support this program.
> >
> > Thanks for taking the time to pass this information on to all your
> > members.
> >
> > If you or your clubs have any questions about this program please don't
> > hesitate to contact me.
> >
> > Carla
JnJ
A company or program called Superior Trails is developing a permit
> > scheme for all federal lands. The company is hoping to get federal
> > authorization to institute a mandatory permit costing $35.00 as a
> > requirement for all OHV travel on federally-managed lands. The permit
> > would be required before any person may travel on federal land using
> > four wheel drives, ATVs, or motorcycles. In order to obtain a permit a
> > user would be required to take a test and pass it pertaining to
> > appropriate mechanical requirements and user ethics. Test taking
> > stations would be available at merchants such as auto dealers, parts
> > places, and 4x4 shops. 20
> >
> > In addition to the permit, the company would institute its own law
> > enforcement regulations. Fines for violations of the regulations are
> > ranging from $900 to $1000 per violation.
> >
> > I have been discussing the program with one of the partners of the
> > company and trying to explain to them the problems associated with this
> > system. He has recently informed me that he intends to poll four wheel
> > drive clubs to see whether they support the development of such a
> > system. 20
> >
> > One of the initial problems I have with this concept (and I have many
> > problems with it right now) is that their website is currently set up to
> > allow a user to take the test and if they pass, collect their $35.00 for
> > a permit. The website can be viewed at www.superiortrail.com . However,
> > until the program is approved legislatively through Congress the money
> > you spend on a permit gets you nothing. Also, the website has
> > Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) but it fails to plainly state that this
> > program would REQUIRE every motorized user to have one of their permits
> > to recreate on federal lands and it fails to indicate that a permit paid
> > for now means nothing and the money the user spends to get the permit
> > ($35.00) gets them nothing, it simply lines the pocket of the company
> > developing the program. In short, I have strongly indicated to these
> > people my problems with their idea. 20
> >
> > My concern is that your member clubs will only get a part of the story
> > when they are polled for their reaction. Please advise them to proceed
> > cautiously with this company and their program and to ask a lot of
> > questions if they are polled before taking a position on whether to
> > support this program.
> >
> > Thanks for taking the time to pass this information on to all your
> > members.
> >
> > If you or your clubs have any questions about this program please don't
> > hesitate to contact me.
> >
> > Carla
JnJ