3 Arrested, Over 20 Cited In Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement Operation

PERRIS, CA — Over the holiday weekend, Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Perris Station deputies were out and about conducting off-highway vehicle enforcement operations, that agency announced.

A total of 16 off-highway vehicle riders were cited for illegally navigating city streets, and were towed away, according to reporting officer Sgt. Kamal Kabbara. Another 21 citations were issued for reckless driving. Three arrests were made: one for reckless driving, another for an outstanding felony warrant, and still another for being under the influence of narcotics.

Between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., both Sunday and Monday, Special Enforcement Team and Traffic Team officers were out and about near Perris, contacting riders of off-road vehicles driving on city streets.

"During their contacts, deputies educated the riders about illegal off-roading within the city of Perris and provided them with information for areas designated for legal use of OHV," Kabbara said.

"The Riverside County Sheriff's Office and the city of Perris are dedicated to the safety of everyone, including community members driving on/off the streets," Kabbara said, and also reminded the community that operating an OHV on a public street is not only illegal, but it can also be dangerous.

Please visit the United States Department of Forestry (USDA) visitor's map or the California Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation website for legal off-road locations.

For additional information regarding OHV, please contact the Perris Sheriff's Station at 951–210–1000.