injuries at holeyland

bftclub · July 23, 2006, 10:40:00 PM

i ride at holeylands every saturday afternoon.it never fails when i'm headed back to the truck from riding in mud all day there is an accident of some sort.usually it is some thrill seeker with jumping the levee road on a sport bike!!!i think F.W.C. should fine like a $ 1000.00 dollars if your caught doing this,might save on the tax payer for all the fuel for fire/rescue..today someone decided that driving a truck on the levee road wasn't fun enough and flipped into the canal,which brought out fire/rescue,state patrol/ and the helicopter...maybe F.W.C. should put a guard house out at the big parking lot and charge a fee to come out and babysit us so we don't do foolish things and eventually lose our last legal free riding area....COME ON PEOPLE,don't you read the papers,there is always some tree hugger getting places shut down,so that now we have to ride with snakes and gators far away from civlization,so that if we do something stupid out there who will miss us atvers......

foreman1 · July 23, 2006, 10:54:21 PM

Injuries out there seem to be quite common .
Speed and wrecklessnes are usually the primary factors and sometimes just plain accidents happen . Its only a matter of time ,enjoy it while you can.
:T

snowmanzz13 · July 24, 2006, 08:41:19 AM

well, some accidents are accidents, this was on the news, a guy and his daughter were riding there and he died because he got struck by lightning and she was injured

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/local/broward/sfl-clightning20jul20,1,5501895.story?ctrack=1&cset=true

So it's not always the idiots, but usally it is, oh well, i thought i should put my 2 cents in

cheropride · July 24, 2006, 10:32:56 AM

These idiots is one of the main reasons that I don't go out there as much as I use to. One day we were out there w/my 7 year old son, and some idiot in a truck came flying over the levy ran straight for my son, who fortunately go out of this idiots way. Then same idot proceeds to spray everyones trucks w/rocks as he does donuts. Talk about being pist off. I have been riding out there for many years, long before this was still walking around in his diapers, and back then you just did have as many idiots it seems like.

As for the man who got struck by lightning, well that's just tragic.....

nobull60 · July 24, 2006, 10:42:06 AM

Quote from: cheropride on July 24, 2006, 10:32:56 AM
Then same idot proceeds to spray everyones trucks w/rocks as he does donuts.

Someone does that to my truck and I see it....Time to open a can of whoop ass and teach him how to behave. Punks like that need to learn what the meaning of RESPECT is. Something the newest generation has forgotten.

cheropride · July 24, 2006, 10:50:48 AM

Something the newest generation has forgotten.

Well Put!!! My husband did go went off, but he back off too, bcz it was just us out there and they had about 20 people w/them. Husband concern was my son and me, but oh yea, he PIST OFF.

Thrumud · July 24, 2006, 06:34:36 PM

Guys, next time you see people acting like a-holes out there tell or call the FWC. Get a discription of their bike or truck. I have told on some idiots out there and they were told to leave. Don't take matters into your own hands. These @#$%ers think they own the land out there and have no consideration towards others.

FWC is pretty bored out there and they'll love to ticket you or kick you out.

If you're a responsible rider, don't take their crap. Report them. I do.

AintSkeered · July 24, 2006, 06:58:15 PM

There's not enough Thurmonds out there. I agree, call the popo whenever you see it. At least they'll know we give a hoot.

backinsaddle · July 24, 2006, 09:54:21 PM

Are there speed limit signs now on the levys?

snowmanzz13 · July 24, 2006, 09:55:59 PM

I don't think so, i had no idea about that until after my first ride there and I got a speeding ticket

foreman1 · July 24, 2006, 10:39:33 PM

Quote from: backinsaddle on July 24, 2006, 09:54:21 PM
Are there speed limit signs now on the levys?

Yes there is a speed limit on the levee , as witnessed by the ticket recepients.
FWC does enforce it when on site.

Thrumud · July 24, 2006, 10:46:40 PM

25 mph max

backinsaddle · July 24, 2006, 11:16:54 PM

I respect everyone's frustration, and I understand there is a speed limit. The question is, how is one supposed to know there is a speed limit if there are no signs? It wasn't until I came on this website that I read there was a speed limit. Until that time, the few times I was there I would race up and down the levy (not near people or vehicles). It looked like wide open range to me...and everyone else was doing it, so I figured it was o.k. It may make everyone's life easier if they put up a few signs. More than just a standard speed limit signs, but something directed at the off-road community. Of course who know's how long they'll remain standing? Additionally, I've heard the FWC guys out there are good people. If they're bored, maybe they should use some of that time to patrol and let the people parking know there is a speed limit

Gamer · July 25, 2006, 11:25:14 AM

The 25mph speed limit sign is on the paved asphalt road when you first start heading out there. I don't think there are any speed limit signs on the dirt roads. It doesnt matter though because your supposed to go by the last speed limit posted unless you see a diffrent one. I agree that there should be more signs.

Gamer · July 25, 2006, 11:28:55 AM

Quote from: Thrumud on July 24, 2006, 06:34:36 PM
Guys, next time you see people acting like a-holes out there tell or call the FWC. Get a discription of their bike or truck. I have told on some idiots out there and they were told to leave. Don't take matters into your own hands. These @#$%ers think they own the land out there and have no consideration towards others.

FWC is pretty bored out there and they'll love to ticket you or kick you out.

If you're a responsible rider, don't take their crap. Report them. I do.

Thurmud, whats the number you call to report people to FWC? I don't have a problem reporting people acting like idiots out there. Thanks..

foreman1 · July 25, 2006, 05:41:42 PM

Thurmud, whats the number you call to report people to FWC? I don't have a problem reporting people acting like idiots out there. Thanks..

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You can report suspected law violations of any type through the statewide, toll-free, 24-hour Wildlife Alert hotline at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-888-404-3922). You can find more information by visiting http://myfwc.com/law/alert/.

bftclub · July 25, 2006, 07:55:56 PM

i'm glad my 2 cents matters!

Thrumud · July 25, 2006, 08:38:00 PM

Quote from: Gamer on July 25, 2006, 11:28:55 AM
Quote from: Thrumud on July 24, 2006, 06:34:36 PM
Guys, next time you see people acting like a-holes out there tell or call the FWC. Get a discription of their bike or truck. I have told on some idiots out there and they were told to leave. Don't take matters into your own hands. These @#$%ers think they own the land out there and have no consideration towards others.

FWC is pretty bored out there and they'll love to ticket you or kick you out.

If you're a responsible rider, don't take their crap. Report them. I do.

Thurmud, whats the number you call to report people to FWC? I don't have a problem reporting people acting like idiots out there. Thanks..

Sorry BFT, I was away for a few days. Foreman got the number for ya.

bftclub · July 26, 2006, 06:14:25 PM

thanks guys,,,and as far as the a holes slinging rocks everywhere,they usually out number us,and don't speak very good english anyways.a few months ago i was leaving to go home after a good ride and some dude on a banshee pulls out in front of me and peppers the front of my truck with rocks,needless to say i floored it and could count the dreadlocks on his nappy head,lucky for him he went down over the edge of the levee.i think the confederate flag on the front of my dodge got his attention.if i didn't have a trailer loaded with quads i would've sent him into the canal ,bike and all.............

Thrumud · July 26, 2006, 06:22:22 PM

Should have left the flag's imprint on the back of his neck.