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Board simplifies ATV/UTV speed rules so posted limits apply to all vehicles
Summary
Eau Claire County approved an ordinance amendment removing separate speed-limit signage for ATVs and UTVs so those vehicles follow the posted speed limit for the road; sponsor Supervisor Hoekstra said the change reduces confusion for both enforcement and drivers.
Supervisor Hoekstra explained an ordinance amendment to align speeds for ATVs and UTVs with posted speed limits on county routes, removing separate ATV/UTV signage. "We made the determination just to have one speed limit. Whatever speed limit is posted, the ATVs and UTVs can use that rather than having additional signage," Hoekstra said, explaining committee support and law-enforcement clarity.
The change passed committee unanimously and was approved by the board (23–0). Supporters said the single posted limit reduces confusion for drivers and law enforcement; no implementation details beyond code amendment language were discussed in the meeting.
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