News release
WATERTOWN, NY
— In response to recent ATV complaints the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office conducted an ATV law enforcement detail in the Great Bend/Felts Mills area this past weekend.
Deputies issued a total of 19 tickets, recovered a stolen dirt bike, and investigated a personal injury ATV accident.
The vast majority of ATV enthusiasts ride in accordance with NYS Law and are respectful to the rights of private property owners.
For more information on Vehicle & Traffic laws specific to ATVs, please refer to NYS V&T Articles 48-B and 48-C and the following websites:
https://dmv.ny.gov/brochure/atvs-information-owners-and-operators
https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/injury_prevention/children/fact_sheets/atv-19_years_and_younger.htm
http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/lawssrch.cgi?NVLWO:
