An unidentified speaker told Mount Vernon residents in a short recorded announcement that utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and side‑by‑sides are not permitted to be driven within the Mount Vernon city limits, despite being eligible for state registration.

The speaker said dealerships commonly sell a "street legal" package when customers buy these vehicles but cautioned that "just because they are licensed through the state does not make them legal to drive on the roadway." The speaker also stated that "neither the county nor the city of Mount Vernon have made a city ordinance for those to be driven within the city."

The announcement did not cite a specific Mount Vernon city ordinance or identify any city or county official who could confirm the legal status. The transcript contains only this single public announcement and does not record any formal action, vote, or official city comment on the matter.

The recorded remarks concluded by urging owners and residents to note that "they're not allowed to be driven in the city limits of Mount Vernon."