Board advances model traffic code after heated debate on off‑highway vehicles
Lake County commissioners gave first reading to Ordinance 2026-02 (the 2024 Model Traffic Code, as amended) after a lengthy debate about off‑highway vehicle rules, enforcement discretion and parking. The board pulled OV-specific prohibitions for further work and agreed to revisit permitting and registration options before second reading.
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Lake County commissioners voted to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2026‑02, which adopts the 2024 Model Traffic Code with local amendments, after a prolonged discussion centered on the county's approach to off‑highway vehicle (OHV/OV/UTV) use.
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