Dirt Bikes
Coverage of Dirt Bikes in the Nexus archive.
- New motorcycle endorsement rule in Colorado targets safety as e-bike, dirt bike crashes rise
A new Colorado law effective August 12 requires minors to obtain written parental or guardian consent to get a motorcycle endorsement, addressing rising e-bike and dirt bike crashes. Existing rules mandate a valid license, registration, insurance, and helmets for riders under 18, but the law changes consent requirements from any adult to a parent or guardian. The law, House Bill 26-1079, passed unanimously in April to improve safety.
- Multiple in critical condition after dirt bikes, SUV crash in Greeley
Multiple people, including a 19-year-old, are in critical condition after a crash involving dirt bikes and an SUV in Greeley. The incident occurred on Monday night.
- Critics say Trump’s opening of public lands to off-road vehicles is ‘reckless and nonsensical’
The Trump administration is implementing a plan to allow off-road vehicles on public lands and national parks, which environmental groups argue will harm wildlife, ecosystems, and waterways. Critics describe the move as reckless and nonsensical, warning of habitat destruction and increased human-wildlife conflict.
- Santa Clarita deputy hospitalized in crash involving 2 teens on dirt bikes
Two teenagers were arrested after one intentionally veered a dirt bike into a Santa Clarita motor deputy on May 14, causing the deputy to crash into a light pole and requiring hospitalization. The incident occurred near Avenida Rancho Tesoro and Duke Drive around 6:30 p.m.
- Ultra-ritzy DC suburb on edge as feral teens on dirt bikes take over its leafy streets and perform dangerous stunts
A high-end Washington D.C. suburb is grappling with disturbances caused by groups of teenagers riding dirt bikes and performing dangerous stunts on residential streets. Residents report growing concerns over safety and the disruption of the area's tranquil environment.