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Dickinson commission approves first readings of traffic code updates, tightens rules for UTVs and off‑road vehicles
Summary
The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 approved first readings of ordinance changes updating Chapter 58 traffic provisions and adding restrictions on off‑highway vehicles, including a requirement that UTV drivers hold a valid driver’s license and new limits on ATVs and dirt bikes in city limits.
The Dickinson City Commission on July 1 approved first readings of updates to Chapter 58 of the municipal code that implement recent state changes to traffic law and add locally stricter limits on off‑highway vehicles.
City Attorney Zwanko and Police Chief Ciani presented the changes, which the city said reflect both the most recent legislative session and local enforcement concerns. Zwanko said the ordinance updates reflect changes the Legislature adopted this year and earlier, including new infraction definitions and higher fines for certain offenses. “The Dickinson Municipal Code does allow for the demolition of a certain structure if it is deemed to be uninhabitable or unsafe or dangerous, and that is pursuant to Dickinson Municipal Code…
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