President Trump has rescinded two executive orders that previously restricted the use of off-road vehicles in national parks and other public lands. This decision could end prohibitions that have been in place for decades.
The original executive order was signed by President Richard Nixon in 1972. It set strict guidelines for off-road vehicle use on federal lands to minimize environmental damage. In 1977, President Jimmy Carter signed another order that allowed immediate cessation of off-road driving if it was proven harmful to ecosystems.
The restrictions applied to various vehicles like all-terrain vehicles, dirt bikes, and snowmobiles. These vehicles are typically designed for unpaved paths, including dirt, sand, gravel, mud, rocks, and snow.
A White House fact sheet described the Nixon and Carter orders as “outdated and burdensome.” The statement noted that technological advancements now enable tracking of vehicle impacts on sensitive ecosystems more effectively.
The Trump administration focused on boosting recreation, drilling, logging, and mining activities on public lands and waters. This approach contrasted with the Biden administration’s emphasis on conservation and renewable energy use.
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