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Lyon County weighs local rules for special purpose vehicles; no ordinance adopted
Summary
County officials discussed drafting an ordinance to regulate 'special purpose' side-by-side vehicles on county roads, including proposed speed limits (roads 55 mph or less), safety equipment requirements and insurance concerns; the court is awaiting state guidance and no vote was taken.
Lyon County Fiscal Court spent time on June 26 discussing whether to adopt a local ordinance to regulate special purpose vehicles (commonly called side-by-sides).
County staff presented sample language used by other counties and noted the state had until June 27 to issue guidance or amendments. Discussion topics included limiting use to county roads with posted speeds of 55 mph or less, requiring factory roll cages and functional turn signals, mufflers to control noise, and ensuring insurance coverage. The clerk said some counties are treating these vehicles like boats for registration purposes and that questions remained about reciprocity when vehicles from other states travel through Lyon County.
Sheriff White was referenced as having concerns about noise, and staff recommended training resources to familiarize officials with the vehicles. The court did not adopt an ordinance at the meeting and asked staff to monitor state guidance and bring a draft ordinance back for consideration.
No formal motion or vote to adopt regulations was recorded in the transcript excerpt; the discussion will continue pending additional information from the state and local law enforcement.
