New county law cracks down on off-road vehicle operation

A new local law in Niagara County cracking down on the use of off road vehicles on public roads is now in effect.

The law, which was approved by the county legislature last month, gives any police agency in the county the ability to impound illegally operated motorized vehicles designed for off road use such as ATVs, dirt bikes and go-carts.

First-time offenders will have to pay a $250 fee to claim their impounded vehicle. Subsequent offenses would cost violators $1,000, in addition to towing fees.