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Village revises ATV/UTV hours to 5 a.m.–10 p.m.; trustees debated aligning with snowmobile hours
Summary
The Board amended Village Ordinance 52.06 to change permissible ATV/UTV operating hours to 5 a.m. through 10 p.m.; trustees discussed whether to align those hours with the village snowmobile ordinance (7 a.m.–10 p.m.).
The Village of Cross Plains Board approved an amendment to Ordinance 52.06 to change permitted hours for operating all‑terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) on village routes and approved hours from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Police and public safety staff presented a report showing few complaints and a single citation since the ATV/UTV ordinance’s adoption in 2020; public safety committee members recommended the change to align with neighboring jurisdictions. Trustees debated whether to permit earlier morning operation (5 a.m.) or to match the snowmobile ordinance’s 7 a.m. start time; supporters said surrounding communities use 5 a.m.–10 p.m., while others argued the 7 a.m. start aligns with residential expectations.
After discussion, a trustee moved and seconded to set the hours to 5 a.m.–10 p.m.; the board approved the change by roll call (affirmative votes recorded in the meeting minutes).
