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Court passes first reading of ordinance to regulate street-legal ATVs and special-purpose vehicles
Summary
The Fiscal Court passed the first reading of an ordinance implementing provisions of Senate Bill 63 to regulate operation, registration, insurance and inspection of street-legal ATVs and side-by-sides; vote was 3-1.
The Lincoln County Fiscal Court passed the first reading of an ordinance July 22 to regulate street-legal special-purpose vehicles such as ATVs and side-by-sides in non-agricultural contexts. Judge Adams explained the ordinance is an opt-in measure tied to provisions of Senate Bill 63.
Under the proposal, it would be illegal to operate covered motorized equipment on county roads without registration, insurance and inspection except when used for agricultural purposes. Sheriff Shawn Hines spoke about the personal cost experience when sales tax was not paid on such vehicles.
Magistrate King moved to pass the first reading; Magistrate Gutenson seconded. Magistrate Stanley recorded opposition during the roll call; the measure passed three to one. Judge Adams and the court said possible restrictions regarding highway access may be included in further discussion at the next meeting.
