The Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, adopts the following all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) ordinance for the operation of ATVs and UTVs upon the roadways listed in § 183-18. This article is adopted with the intent of promoting recreation within the Town, weighing consideration of the recreational value of connecting all-terrain vehicle trails against possible dangers to the public.
[Adopted 2-14-2974; amended in its entirety 5-9-2019]
The definitions of "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain vehicle" in this article are those found in Wisconsin Statutes § 23.33, "All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles." The term "ATV/UTV" refers to a vehicle which is either an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle.
This article is adopted pursuant to Town authority under Wis. Stats. § 23.33, and the applicable provisions of Wis. Stats., § 23.33, regulating ATV/UTV operation are adopted and incorporated.
All Town of St. Joseph roads are designated as all-terrain vehicle routes. State and county roads are excluded as not within the jurisdiction of the Town of St. Joseph.
All-terrain vehicle route signs must conform to Wisconsin Administrative Code § NR 64.12 and must meet reflectivity requirements applicable to traffic signs in the Town.
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Speed limits: 35 miles per hour, or as otherwise posted for automobile traffic, whichever is lower.
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ATV/UTV operators shall ride single-file on the right side of the road in the direction of traffic unless making a left-hand turn.
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ATV/UTV operators shall slow the vehicle to 10 miles per hour or less when operating within 100 feet of a pedestrian.
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No person may operate an ATV/UTV on a roadway or all-terrain vehicle route unless they are in compliance with DNR guidelines and Wisconsin statutes.
The enforcement provisions of Wisconsin Statute § 23.33(12) are adopted by reference.
Penalties as found in Wisconsin Statute § 23.33(13) are adopted by reference.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this article is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this article shall not be affected thereby.