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Resident asks county to clarify ATV and UTV rules in Washburn
Summary
A Washburn resident asked the board for clarity about local rules for motorcycles, UTVs and ATVs after getting conflicting answers; the board suggested following up with the sheriff's office and possibly scheduling a presentation to clarify enforcement and rules.
During public comment, Mark Golden of Washburn asked supervisors to clarify what is legal for motorcycles, UTVs and ATVs on local roads after receiving mixed information from neighbors and law enforcement.
"I'm trying to figure out what are the rules of the road for motorcycles, UTVs, ATVs out in Washburn," Golden said, asking for guidance on which vehicles may legally use local roads. Board members suggested he contact the sheriff's office directly and discussed arranging a presentation from the sheriff's office or county staff so that consistent guidance could be shared publicly.
Supervisors agreed staff should follow up with the sheriff's office and consider bringing a presentation to a future meeting to clarify local enforcement practices and signage.
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