Who has authority to enforce the OHV Act?

• A. Only state police
• B. Federal agencies
• C. All law enforcement
• D. Only local sheriffs

Answer: (C)

Authority to enforce the OHV Act rests with all law enforcement. This mirrors how state laws are enforced by a broad range of officers who have jurisdiction in different areas—local police for cities, county sheriffs for unincorporated areas, state police on state highways and state lands, and federal agencies when the situation involves federal lands or federal offenses. Any officer with the proper authority can act to enforce OHV violations wherever appropriate, ensuring comprehensive coverage across roads and trails. Limiting enforcement to a single agency would create gaps and isn’t how enforcement powers are designed.