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Officials warn improper ATV/UTV use risks losing trails; enforcement, signage and education planned
Summary
Sheriff and municipal police officials said they are issuing citations for illegal operation of ATVs on state highways, stressing existing prohibitions and noting citation amounts and common violations; agencies plan more signage and outreach with ATV clubs and education efforts in places with heavy recreational use.
Sheriff’s office and municipal police officials told the Traffic Safety Commission that illegal ATV and UTV operation on state and non-permitted roads remains a recurring enforcement problem and risks the county losing trail privileges if violations continue.
The sheriff’s office said that since July 1, 2023, and through the current date it logged nine ATV crashes (primarily single‑unit incidents), 74 related incidents countywide, 16 citations and four OWI arrests tied to off‑road…
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