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County court votes 3-1 to opt into Senate Bill 63 street-legal vehicle rules
Summary
At its Aug. 12 meeting, the Knox County Court approved the second reading of an ordinance to opt into Senate Bill 63, adding limits on which highways street-legal farm vehicles may use; vote was 3-1.
Knox County Court approved the second reading of an ordinance to opt into Senate Bill 63, which amends local rules on street-legal vehicles, at its Aug. 12 meeting. The court voted three in favor and one opposed. The measure adds access limits for certain highways and permits crossing those highways.
The decision matters to farmers and other local drivers because the ordinance includes language restricting access to specified highways. County resident Boyd Coleman spoke at the meeting to explain his concerns about how the ordinance’s effects, limitations and regulations could affect local farmers.
During discussion, Judge Adams added specific highways to the ordinance language: U.S. 27, U.S. 150 and U.S. 127. The court also clarified that crossing those highways would be permitted. Magistrate Stanley said he did not support opting in, arguing the change “would be extra frustration for the public.”
The motion to approve the second reading and opt in was made by Magistrate Faulkner and seconded by Magistrate Dan Gutenson. Roll call showed Magistrates Faulkner, Gutenson and King in favor and Magistrate Stanley opposed; the motion carried 3–1. No amendments beyond the highway access language were adopted at the second reading.
The ordinance was discussed in the presence of department heads and citizens; the meeting record does not specify further implementing steps or an effective date for the local opt-in.
Court members did not direct additional staff work or studies on the ordinance during the session.
