Month: July 2019

The Fourth of July is near and many Arizonans will include outdoor recreation in celebration plans. If operating an off-highway vehicle (OHV) or boating the waterways are part of your plans, the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) urges everyone to put safety first. Off-highway Vehicle Recreation The Consumer Federation of America reports that most OHV fatalities occur in July, with the highest number of fatalities occurring on Independence Day. There are many actions operators of OHVs — like all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes and side-by-sides — can take to ride safely and help ensure the safety of those around them:…

During the weekend of July 5 through 7, The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Division of Boating Safety will again be participating in Operation Dry Water. Operation Dry Water is a national campaign with the focus of reducing the number of alcohol and drug related crashes and fatalities, while fostering a stronger, more visible deterrent to alcohol and drug use on the water. In 2018, 494 arrests were made for boating under the influence, during this same campaign across the country. Law Enforcement Agencies from all 50 U.S. States will be participating in this year’s targeted enforcement. Since its inception in…