SB 583

This bill makes numerous changes to the regulation of all-terrain vehicles

(ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), including all of the following:

1. Eliminates the requirement that ATVs and UTVs have low-pressure or

non-pneumatic tires.

2. Provides that a measurement of the width of an ATV or UTV must be

measured between the outermost wheel rim on each side of the vehicle exclusive of

tires, mirrors, and accessories that are not essential to the vehicle's basic operation.

3. Provides that an ATV or UTV owned or leased by a political subdivision is

exempt from registration if the name of the political subdivision is prominently

displayed on the exterior.

4. Creates limitations on and requirements for the use of lights on ATVs and

UTVs.

5. Provides that certain limitations on ATV and UTV operation and equipment

do not apply to an ATV or UTV owned or leased by a city, village, town, county, state

agency, federal agency, federally recognized American Indian tribe, public safety

corporation, or public utility while the operator is engaged in an emergency.

6. Modifies certain existing requirements to apply to an ATV or UTV operated

on an all-terrain vehicle route, all-terrain vehicle trail, or roadway.

The bill provides that nonprofit organizations may receive funding for the

development of safety information signs, the production of trail maps and digital

information applications, and the acquisition and maintenance of communications

equipment. Under current law, there are numerous all-terrain vehicle projects

eligible for funding from the Department of Natural Resources.