See different story for Mohave than Mead. People are riding Mead every week right now and not being bothered. Not to mention last year riding from March to Thanksgiving on weekdays (no weekends) I saw the rangers all of twice. They were lacking staff because of funds last year and are hurting even more this year. Also most of us ride where there is no launch ramp and less traveled dirt road where 4x4 is almost required to launch.
Lake Mead they CANNOT stop you at the gate. The road connects to so many places, Kingman area, Henderson, N Vegas, Valley of Fire, etc. They have let mx and atvs through for years even though they are banned in the park adn we have seen people ride them where they are banned. People use the roads as a short cut and that is why they cannot stop anyone from entering. Also at Mead it's so big and they have other things to worry about. Some of us at Mead and even a guy at Powell were told this will be an education year and we will be able to ride the year out but will be stopped to help train Rangers/NPS and things like that. Some Rangers even said it's not their job to enforce it as it's a Fed law. Some NPS said its bs and they have other things to do. Depending on who you talk to depends on what answer you get.
Also I will argue the fact that if 2 strokes are polluting, than kick off the fishing boats as well. Can't let one stay and kick out another if the engines are why we are banned. Some Rangers/NPS will not bother you after this fact as they don't want to be involved in any court battle they have no concern in. And especially with how many fisherman throw cans, bottles, styrofoam, etc that pollutes the lake.
Sad thing is if they enforce the ban Mead will really be a
hole. Filled with undesirables at the family spots and trash all along the shore. Most riders pick up our trash and other peoples, including nails and broken glass all along the shore line. Not to mention how many stranded boats we helped and drowning people we've saved. The number of deaths will climb without some of the riders out to help people.