operating an atv on a highway

[jackie16342]

i attended a very large poker run in pa. there were approx
7000 people there, all on an atv. as i arrived at the begining of the day, i was flagged by a security volunteer to go to a parking area about a half mile down the road. i unloaded my atv and drove up the highway to the starting point. seven hours later when i was returning to my van, again i was flagged to go this way, a state policeman gave me a $140.00 ticket for riding on the highway. as he was writing my ticket at least 40 other people on their atv's were driving by us. i don't understand how they can sponser such a large program and the police stand there and give out tickets to people for doing what they were told to do.
any advice would be greatly appreciated. thank you

 

[173Rutherford]

You must have looked, rode, or acted somewhat differently than the other riders. If your difference from most of them was legal, then you have a case. Police officers make quick decisions fast; they are trained to do this. Also, they always like to finish what they start. And if they have to go to court that's a treat for them for they do not have to be out on patrol; whether you win or lose it's no skin off their back...

[Edited by 173Rutherford on 05-06-2001 at 12:58 AM]