Need Sources for Stories

[GeoMcGinn]

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

[duroc825]

Fairness for all sides? You gotta be kiddin me man all those reporters faded away years ago! You from another planet or something?

[brent250]

hey dont be so mean shes just doing her job!

[Scramdaddy]

her name is George

[Prairie Master]

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

Yeah, we spend a whole bunch of money so we can go terrorize people?  I guess your next story will be how the suv and atv have teamed up with a three wheeler to plant a bomb somewhere near a tree hugger convention. Go find a real story maybe like corrupt judges, paternity fraud, or all the fraud waste and abuse in congress.

Just my .02 

[jetski dawg]

george is on the level. he writes for the local paper here in north port and has written some great articals for the local atv riders here..he doesnt write for a atv magazine so like a good reporter does is get both sides of the issues. sometimes its good to hear from the opposition (know your enemy sorta thing)..plus some of the problems can be solved so more areas dont get shut down.. any info to help him would be appreciated