Complaints from hikers and mountain bikers about illegal dirt bike racing in Maui’s Kula Forest Resulve resulted in 46 citations on Sunday.
Complaints from hikers and mountain bikers about illegal dirt bike racing in Maui’s Kula Forest Resulve resulted in 46 citations on Sunday.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement, in addition to the citations, also impounded 10 off-road motorcycles after observing the illegal activity Sunday.
Officers cited one juvenile and nine adults and they each face multiple charges including prohibited motorized vehicle operation in a nondesignated area; prohibited operation of non-four-wheel-drive vehicle; and several counts of vehicle and transportation prohibitions for unlicensed, untaxed and no plates.
The dirt bikers allegedly accessed the forest reserve by trespassing through private property, DLNR said.
Acting DOCARE Enforcement Chief Jason Redulla said Maui officers have been receiving ongoing complaints about the illegal riding on trails designated for foot or mountain bike traffic only. Hikers reported having to jump off the trail due to a motorcyclist operating illegally.
He also noted that areas of cultural significance were being damaged and natural resources were being negatively impacted.