Is it just me, or has anyone else that has been to the UP this year noticed the ever increasing presence of the DNR? I spent the beggining of the year in McMillan (west of newberry) and had no trouble finding the DNR's green pick up every day. I did manage to pick up an $80 fine for not riding far enough on the shoulder of the road, and yes it was part of the marked trail system. I guess, I cannot complain because I was doing well over the speed limit when I got caught. After many years of going to the UP, this is the first citation that I have gotten While he was writing my citation, I did have a nice conversation with him (at least he was friendly). I found out some very interesting things.
1)If you are from out of state and get a citation, make sure that you have $50 dollors bond money. If not, you get a free ride to jail
2)They do not check insurance. I thought insurance was required, but I guess not. I will still always carry it though, just in case.
3)This particular officer said that they are going to start pushing for a speed limit to be passed on all trails. As of right now it is a "Reasonable Speed" limit. He said it will still be a couple years before they get anything passed.
and finally when riding on a county road, ride to the far most right that you can. I was riding on the right hand side of the right lane but he said that was not good enough. Sorry this was so long, but I hope that it can help from someone else getting a citation because they seem to be out in force this year.