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Commission hears proposal to pursue statewide DOT licensing for ATVs and UTVs
Summary
A commissioner said an online petition will seek public input on licensing ATVs/UTVs under DOT, arguing DOT licensing would strengthen enforcement and consistency across Wisconsin; the commission discussed the proposal but took no formal action.
Commission member Dennis Karbowski raised a proposal and upcoming petition to explore requiring DOT licensing for ATVs and UTVs and possibly allowing them on public roads other than interstates.
Kar bowski argued that moving registration and enforcement under DOT (rather than DNR) would make violations more consequential because DOT-linked penalties can affect driving privileges. "If you can afford a $40,000 UTV, a $100 fine doesn't really mean too much," he said, urging stronger enforcement that could be tied to driver's-license sanctions. He said organizers will circulate an online petition to measure public interest and noted mixed reaction among UTV/ATV owners and users in different parts of the state.
The commission discussed the idea but did not take formal action; members noted any statutory change would ultimately be decided at the state level and suggested the commission track the petition and potential state-level proposals.
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