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Committee approves 45 mph ATV speed limit on county roads for one-year trial
Summary
The Marquette County Highway Committee approved raising the ATV route speed limit on county roads from 35 to 45 mph for a one-year trial, contingent on updated signage and a data review in May 2027; the motion passed with one dissenting vote.
The Marquette County Highway Committee voted May 19 to increase the permitted ATV route speed on county roads from 35 miles per hour to 45 miles per hour for a one-year trial, contingent on updated signage and a follow-up report in May 2027. The motion was moved by Lance Achterberg and seconded by Abby Swan; Dennis Fenner cast the sole nay vote.
John Campbell and Russell Simonis presented the request after first bringing it to Highway Safety, asking the committee to allow 45 mph on county roads only. The committee’s action applies countywide only to county roads and requires the Highway Department to update route signage before the higher limit takes effect. The committee specified the change is a one-year trial and directed staff to return with any data in May 2027 for reconsideration.
Committee members handled the procedural vote as part of routine business during the meeting; no direct quotes were recorded in the minutes. The decision affects designated ATV routes on county roads and carries operational tasks for the Highway Department to replace or update signage prior to implementation. The committee did not adopt any changes to township or state-maintained roads as part of this motion.
What happens next: the Highway Department will update signage for county roads on which the increased ATV speed limit applies and will report data and any issues to the committee at the May 2027 meeting for further action or reversion of the limit.
