I will look into that.

George.

hello,

I can see why you would think it would look bad. But part of my job is to also make sure government does enforcement correctly.

We know ATV riders are getting tickets by the boatload. In North Port, 44 percent of ATV contacts result in a warning or citation since Jan 1 of this year (103 out of 238 contacts.) 71% were issued tickets as opposed to warnings.

I'm just trying to understand the issues from both sides, and will respect you feelings about not talking.

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George McGinn
Police Reporter
The North Port Sun
13644 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287

Hello,

I'm a reporter with the Norrth Port Sun, and I am covering the issue of ATV riding here, including the current enforcement by police and the proposed ATV and Camping ordinances.

I am interested in speaking with anyone who has challenged a ticket and won.

I am looking for people who were cited for riding on the roadway (FS. 316.2074(5)) where the description of the ticket says "riding on swale, right of way, etc.)

I need sources for a story I am writing, so I need input for my investigation.

Being a reporter, I can only guarantee fairness for all sides. That means I will be writing stories about people who have been terrorized by ATV riders. In all fairness, I have to present all sides of the issue.

For this story, I believe this statute is being incorrectly applied. However, without anyone who can document they successfully beat such a ticket, I have no case law to base anything on.

I can be reached via e-mail at gmcginn@sun-herald.com, or by phone at (941) 429-3000.

I hope to finish my investigation in a day or so before the June 19 meeting.

PS: I am looking for an attorney-member who can speak of trespass law and whether a city can pass an ordinance allowing the police to be agents of a landowner and require written permission. Help on this would be greatly appreciated.

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George McGinn
Police Reporter
The North Port Sun
13644 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287

Hello,

I'm a reporter with the Norrth Port Sun, and I am covering the issue of ATV riding here, including the current enforcement by police and the proposed ATV and Camping ordinances.

I am interested in speaking with anyone who has challenged a ticket and won.

I am looking for people who were cited for riding on the roadway (FS. 316.2074(5)) where the description of the ticket says "riding on swale, right of way, etc.)

I need sources for a story I am writing, so I need input for my investigation.

Being a reporter, I can only guarantee fairness for all sides. That means I will be writing stories about people who have been terrorized by ATV riders. In all fairness, I have to present all sides of the issue.

For this story, I believe this statute is being incorrectly applied. However, without anyone who can document they successfully beat such a ticket, I have no case law to base anything on.

I can be reached via e-mail at gmcginn@sun-herald.com, or by phone at (941) 429-3000.

I hope to finish my investigation in a day or so before the June 19 meeting.

PS: I am looking for an attorney-member who can speak of trespass law and whether a city can pass an ordinance allowing the police to be agents of a landowner and require written permission. Help on this would be greatly appreciated.

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George McGinn
Police Reporter
The North Port Sun
13644 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287

http://Hello,

I'm a reporter with the Norrth Port Sun, and I am covering the issue of ATV riding here, including the current enforcement by police and the proposed ATV and Camping ordinances.

I am interested in speaking with anyone who has challenged a ticket and won.

I am looking for people who were cited for riding on the roadway (FS. 316.2074(5)) where the description of the ticket says "riding on swale, right of way, etc.)

I need sources for a story I am writing, so I need input for my investigation.

Being a reporter, I can only guarantee fairness for all sides. That means I will be writing stories about people who have been terrorized by ATV riders. In all fairness, I have to present all sides of the issue.

For this story, I believe this statute is being incorrectly applied. However, without anyone who can document they successfully beat such a ticket, I have no case law to base anything on.

I can be reached via e-mail at gmcginn@sun-herald.com, or by phone at (941) 429-3000.

I hope to finish my investigation in a day or so before the June 19 meeting.

PS: I am looking for an attorney-member who can speak of trespass law and whether a city can pass an ordinance allowing the police to be agents of a landowner and require written permission. Help on this would be greatly appreciated.

----
George McGinn
Police Reporter
The North Port Sun
13644 S. Tamiami Trail
North Port, FL 34287