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Russell County court votes 4–1 to allow side‑by‑side vehicles under state law
Summary
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted 4–1 on July 14 to allow full use of side‑by‑side (UTV) vehicles with no additional local restrictions beyond state law; County Attorney Kevin Shearer will draft a local ordinance for the court’s next meeting.
The Russell County Fiscal Court voted 4–1 on July 14 to allow full use of side‑by‑side vehicles with no additional local restrictions beyond those in the new state law.
County Attorney Kevin Shearer told the court he would draft a local ordinance reflecting the state law for consideration at next month’s meeting. Magistrate Mickey Garner moved to permit full use without added county limits; Magistrate Terry Waddell seconded. The roll call showed Garner, Waddell, Zach Wilson and Larry Skaggs in favor and Magistrate Steve Richardson opposed.
Why it matters: The vote sets the county’s preliminary policy posture on side‑by‑sides and signals that the court does not intend to impose more restrictive local limitations than those already adopted at the state level. A draft ordinance will be presented next month for formal adoption.
What’s next: County Attorney Shearer will prepare the ordinance language for the court to review at its next regular meeting.
