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Landowner tells Tinmouth board ATVs are not designed for public roads
Summary
At a Tinmouth Select Board meeting, longtime landowner Doug Ainsley urged the board to consider public-safety implications of allowing ATVs on town roads, saying the vehicles are built for off-road use and may pose risks if routed on public roadways.
Doug Ainsley, who identified himself as an owner of the Sugarbush property on Wrights Road, addressed the Select Board during public comment to emphasize safety concerns about on-road ATV operation. Ainsley said ATVs are "intended for off road use, all terrain vehicles. They're not designed for use on public roads," and urged the board to consider those limits when evaluating any ordinance change.
Ainsley said public safety should be a key consideration and noted differences between off-road vehicles and motor vehicles designed for pavement. His remarks followed a presentation by residents proposing a model ordinance to permit limited ATV/UTV access on designated roads; the board did not decide on the proposal at the meeting.
