Takeover road laws

[Tim-1000 XT-R]

I read that if you stay at Comfort Inn you should learn the rules to street ride this looks like the main place the cops will stop you. Can anyone help me out with what to "not do". Don't want to get a ticket. Thanks

 

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[906UP]

you have to wear a helmet if you're on public roads, I believe the speed limit is 25 mph, ride on the far right/shoulder of the road. Auto traffic always has the right-of-way, don't drive like a f*cktard and you'll be good.

 

[Tim-1000 XT-R]

Haha, Wouldn't have thought to bring the helmet. Thanks

 

[Backwoods]

I read that if you stay at Comfort Inn you should learn the rules to street ride this looks like the main place the cops will stop you. Can anyone help me out with what to "not do". Don't want to get a ticket. Thanks

I have stayed at Comfort Inn several times I dont wear a hemet . I have waved to the police every trip without a problem. Just follow the rules and you will be fine there are many of us doing it. Basically don't fly through there an obey traffic laws and etiquette and you'll be fine.

 

[TripleB]

I read that if you stay at Comfort Inn you should learn the rules to street ride this looks like the main place the cops will stop you. Can anyone help me out with what to "not do". Don't want to get a ticket. Thanks

When on the public/county roads, act/drive like you would a car. The county and city cops will not stop you unless you're being a dumbass. The state troopers will stop you 100% of the time if you're on a four wheeler with no helmet. They seem to not stop sxs riders without a helmet. Local people are starting to complain alot about the people driving like idiots and I've seen in the local paper the past few weeks where the politicians are starting to talk a little. There is a few bad apples every weekend that's gonna ruin it for everyone.

 

[Backwoods]

I do have insurance thru progressive. You will need that. Mines less than 300 a year and will cover people in a motor vehicle as well in an accident. Every thing is close you won't be on the road but a minute .

 

[906UP]

I do have insurance thru progressive. You will need that. Mines less than 300 a year and will cover people in a motor vehicle as well in an accident. Every thing is close you won't n be on the road but a minute .

Good catch on the insurance, I have mine through Progressive also, the policy covers my buggies & snowmobiles.

 

[JACKAL]

I read that if you stay at Comfort Inn you should learn the rules to street ride this looks like the main place the cops will stop you. Can anyone help me out with what to "not do". Don't want to get a ticket. Thanks

Here's the link for the law enacted 7/1/2017.

New TN laws 7/1/17 Added OHV legal roads.

The state of TN passed new legislation that became effective yesterday. This allows legal road access all around the various sections of Royal Blue, New River, Sundquist, & Tackett Creek WMA'S. See below for all requirements. @Hondasxs @Windrock1000 @drfubar

hondasxs.com

And the street legal plates info enacted 1/1/17:

Multi - TN SxS now street legal

As of January 1, 2017 SxS now have a license for class I vehicle over 35 mph. Can operate on any county road and cross highways. $10 year. See attached PDF of the law.

hondasxs.com

Personal Observation: The license plate law went into effect 6 months before they made the road sections OHV legal. Being as many of the connected roads are legal as long as you have your WMA hunting or high impact permit, getting the license plate is moot for this area (Campbell, Scott, & Anderson Counties).

That said in the 4 years since these laws passed, I have not bothered to get the license plate I have ridden this area nearly 10,000 miles in a SXS with no helmet. I have met State, County, and Municipal Police dozens of times and never had any issues, even when riding bogus on non approved road sections. The key is not drawing unwanted attention to yourself and you can drive worry free in most all cases.

As previously stated, there has been some locals grumbling loudly about SXS on the roads. Three biggest complaints:

1. The 5:30 groups parked on roadways drinking and impairing local traffic drivers using the roads.

2. LED light bars on while on roads & LED whips.

3. Driving under the influence and reckless driving& Trash being thrown out trail & roadside.

It's not just local anti off road people, it's the local riders too that are pissed about the trash especially beer cans and food wrappers.

 

[Cuoutdoors]

Here's the link for the law enacted 7/1/2017.

New TN laws 7/1/17 Added OHV legal roads.

The state of TN passed new legislation that became effective yesterday. This allows legal road access all around the various sections of Royal Blue, New River, Sundquist, & Tackett Creek WMA'S. See below for all requirements. @Hondasxs @Windrock1000 @drfubar

hondasxs.com

And the street legal plates info enacted 1/1/17:

Multi - TN SxS now street legal

As of January 1, 2017 SxS now have a license for class I vehicle over 35 mph. Can operate on any county road and cross highways. $10 year. See attached PDF of the law.

hondasxs.com

Personal Observation: The license plate law went into effect 6 months before they made the road sections OHV legal. Being as many of the connected roads are legal as long as you have your WMA hunting or high impact permit, getting the license plate is moot for this area (Campbell, Scott, & Anderson Counties).

That said in the 4 years since these laws passed, I have not bothered to get the license plate I have ridden this area nearly 10,000 miles in a SXS with no helmet. I have met State, County, and Municipal Police dozens of times and never had any issues, even when riding bogus on non approved road sections. The key is not drawing unwanted attention to yourself and you can drive worry free in most all cases.

As previously stated, there has been some locals grumbling loudly about SXS on the roads. Three biggest complaints:

1. The 5:30 groups parked on roadways drinking and impairing local traffic drivers using the roads.

2. LED light bars on while on roads & LED whips.

3. Driving under the influence and reckless driving& Trash being thrown out trail & roadside.

It's not just local anti off road people, it's the local riders too that are pissed about the trash especially beer cans and food wrappers.

Anybody doing this s*** needs their ass whipped. People do this s*** then b**** when access gets restricted then eventually eliminated. People caught littering should have a night in jail and vehicle impounded. It pisses me off and its total BS for that to happen.

 

[Headhunterf100]

Im no expert by any means but for those that insist that they dont need a helmet on a sxs I really suggest you google sxs roll over pics a factory "rops" isnt worth two S%!ts in my opinion. Now im not saying you need a 5K dollar nascar helmet but at least something, no one wants to see your brains on the street because something stupid happened. Sorry end rant for me it goes hand in hand with littering on the trail..... Main goal is to bring less attention to the sport so those 1% ers will leave us be.

 

[Ohio4x4]

Im no expert by any means but for those that insist that they dont need a helmet on a sxs I really suggest you google sxs roll over pics a factory "rops" isnt worth two S%!ts in my opinion. Now im not saying you need a 5K dollar nascar helmet but at least something, no one wants to see your brains on the street because something stupid happened. Sorry end rant for me it goes hand in hand with littering on the trail..... Main goal is to bring less attention to the sport so those 1% ers will leave us be.

I agree. I dont wear a helmet much but I did beef up the stock cage to keep it off of us. Between the coming 5 points and the added bars the helmet is just more stress on our necks and adds to the fatigue of a long riding day. That being said they're generally with us for those moments of stupidity lol.