| Utility Terrain Vechicle (UTV) Pilot Program |
Over the next two years, Marinette County will again be participating in a pilot program that will allow Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTV) to use all designated ATV trails and routes in Marinette County. The Pilot Program will end on June 30, 2012.
Description of Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Pilot Program
The UTV Pilot Program replaces the previous Lightweight Utility Vehicle (LUV) Pilot Program that ran from May 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009. The new program will run from April 23, 2010 through June 30, 2012.
Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Must Register with DNR
UTVs participating in the pilot program will be able to register for Public Use ATV Registration. Decals will have to be displayed the same as ATVs. UTVs may not register for Private Use or Private Use – Agricultural. (See Agricultural Use for more info.)
UTV owners can register there machines in the exact same way as an ATV except for over the internet. Internet registration applications cannot be accepted .
UTV registration validation stations: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cs/registrations/snowatvstations.htm
Laws of Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV) Pilot Program
UTVs are considered ATVs and must follow all ATV regulations while operating on ATV trails, routes and areas designated as open to UTVs under the UTV Pilot Program.
One regulation unique to UTVs is the minimum age of a UTV operator is set at 16. Operators are not required to have a driver’s license, but operators at least age 16 and born on or after January 1, 1988 are required to hold a valid ATV safety certificate. Persons under age 16 may not operate a UTV under the UTV Pilot Program.
An ATV regulation pamphlet can be downloaded at: http://dnr.wi.gov/org/es/enforcement/DOCS/2010ATVRegs.pdf
Definition a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)
What is a UTV?
These vehicles have several different names including LUVs, utility vehicles, side by sides and recreational off-highway vehicles. Utility-type models include Kubota and the Kawasaki Mule; newer, sport-type models include the Polaris RZR and the Kawasaki Teryx.
Here are the basic specifications: - not a golf cart. Golf cart means a vehicle whose speed attainable in one mile does not exceed 20 miles per hour on a paved, level surface, and that is designed and intended to convey one or more persons and equipment to play the game of golf in an area designated as a golf course.
- not a low speed vehicle. Low−speed vehicle means a low−speed vehicle, as defined in 49 CFR 571.3, that satisfies the equipment standards under 49 CFR 571.500 and that was originally manufactured to meet the applicable equipment standards under 49 CFR 571.500.
Originally manufactured with the following:- between 900 lbs and 1,999 lbs.
- four or more low pressure tires
- cargo or dump box
- steering wheel, tail light, brake light, 2 headlights, seat belts or similar device.
- max width of 65 inches
- seating for at least 2 occupants, non-straddled seats
- a roll bar or similar device
Visit the Wisconsin UTV Website for more detailed information and even view a map of the counties that will either participate, considering to participate or will not participate in the pilot program » |
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