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Public works committee approves ordinance amendment listing city streets for ATV and UTV use
Summary
The Wisconsin Rapids Public Works Committee approved an ordinance amendment to list specific city streets where all‑terrain and utility terrain vehicles may operate, with the motion passing 3–0 after public comment opposing the change and questions about cross‑jurisdictional enforcement for riders aged 12–16.
The Public Works Committee voted to approve a draft amendment specifying city streets to be opened to ATV and UTV traffic, approving the motion 3–0.
Unidentified Speaker 1, the committee chair for the meeting, said the existing ordinance already permits ATV and UTV use and sets safety and compliance requirements: “The existing ordinance requires a valid driver's license,” and includes state‑level helmet, lighting and insurance rules and enforcement by any law enforcement officer. He told the committee this referral represented the fourth time the council had reviewed…
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