It has been brought to my attention that there may be some confusion when it comes to the Off Road Vehicle laws as they pertain to "Gators", "Rangers", "Argos", Gas Powered Golf Carts and other utility type vehicles.

All of these vehicles fall under the definition of an OFF ROAD VEHICLE. When these vehicles are used off your private property, they fall under the Off Road Vehicle laws.

These include:

• Registration
• Helmets or approved roll bars and safety belts
• Eye Protection
• Age of the operator
• Rules for use on state land or the local ordinance governing use on COUNTY ROADS in Montmorency County. the ordinance allows ORV's that are legal in all ways, to be operated at the extreme right hand edge of the "travel portion" (Not paved portion) of county roads. Speed limits, alcohol use, and valid driver's license / ORV safety certificate are just a few of the additional regulations.
• Restricted use times during deer season
• Other rules apply depending on where and when you use them

Let's all work together to promote safe and sober use of all vehicles!

The Montmorency Co. Sheriff's Office would like to thank the Businesses and people of Montmorency County for their generous donation towards the D.A.R.E. program.

A special thank you to Corky & Benita Hubert for their time and the adventurous journeys they have taken to fundraise for this program. In 1999 driving their 1929 Model "A" Ford, Corky & Benita traveled out West on "Route 66 for D.A.R.E." traveling 3,260 miles to California and in August of 2007 they traveled 8,575 miles "North to Alaska", raising just over $10,000.00 for the D.A.R.E. program. Without these generous donations the D.A.R.E. program would not be possible.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed.