Engineer, sheriff clarify ATV/UTV rules for unincorporated county roads
County Engineer Cathy Nicholas and the sheriff told the board that ATVs/UTVs are legal in unincorporated Blackhawk County under recent legislation with conditions (driver minimum age, daylight use, most‑direct‑route) and that slow‑moving vehicle signage (orange triangle) must be displayed on the rear of such vehicles.
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During project updates, County Engineer Cathy Nicholas (S2) reviewed recent legislation and DOT guidance affecting off‑road vehicles, telling the board that "ATVs, UTVs, they are legal in unincorporated Blackhawk County." She summarized practical conditions cited in guidance: operators generally should be 18 or older, operate during daylight, and use the most direct route between home and destination; enforcement matters were described as local law enforcement responsibilities.
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