The purpose of this chapter is to establish an all-terrain vehicle/utility-terrain
vehicle route and provide safe and enjoyable all-terrain vehicle/utility-terrain
vehicle recreation consistent with public rights and interests pursuant
to § 23.33(8)(b) and 23.33(11), Wis. Stats.
[Amended 11-13-2018 by Ord. No. 65]
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to the areas designated in §
268-4, including roadways within the jurisdiction of the County. The provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the Grant County Sheriff's Office.
B. Adoption of this chapter shall not prohibit any law enforcement officer
or DNR warden from proceeding under any other ordinance, regulation,
statute, law or order that pertains to the subject matter addressed
under this section.
C. Grant County hereby adopts and incorporates § 23.33, Wis.
Stats., for all other provisions not specifically covered by this
chapter.
The following limitations apply on all areas designated in §
268-4 of this chapter.
A. No ATV/UTV shall be operated at a speed greater than posted speed
limits.
B. No ATV/UTV may be operated on any designated route without fully
functional headlights, taillights, and brake lights.
C. ATV/UTVs may be operated on paved roadway surfaces only.
D. No ATV/UTV may be operated on any designated route between the hours
of 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily.
E. No person under the age of 16 may operate an ATV/UTV on any designated
route.
F. No person under the age of 18 may operate, or ride as a passenger
in or on an ATV/UTV on any designated route unless wearing approved
protective head gear.
G. No ATV/UTV may be operated on any designated route which ATV/UTV
does not meet all applicable Wisconsin State noise pollution standards.
H. All occupants in an UTV are required to wear a seat belt.
I. Grant County ATV/UTV routes are open year-round.
J. No open
intoxicants are allowed while operating on, or as a passenger in,
any ATV or UTV on any road or approved ATV-UTV route within Grant
County.