Riders will be allowed to ride day and night. From July 1, ATV and ATV users will be able to drive in any of Iowas 99 counties with some restrictions. Four-lane highways can be crossed as long as its not an interstate. The group has also released a YouTube video explaining some of the bill. Racers may cross a four-lane highway at an intersection with a permitted road if it is not an interstate highway. They must be driven by a person who is at least 18 years old with a valid drivers license and a valid insurance certificate. Operational headlights, tail and brake lights, horn and rear-view mirrors are needed. Gov. 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They can be driven on any county dirt gravel road. 3 0 obj An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. To view our latest e-Edition click the image on the left. When driving on a state two-lane or county highway, it should take the most direct and accessible route to or from the parking lot or ATV route, to the nearest district road, permitted city street or residence. The bill had some amendments added on before it passed the senate, including not allowing the vehicles to ride on roads that are closed or that are being used as detours and allowing restrictions during special events, requiring the updated bill to be repassed in the house. We accept many different kinds of announcements. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. High 92F. Choose wisely! It makes it the same across the state and allows us to enter other counties and be able to support other small businesses and helps with tourism, Bobby Krum said. Effective July 1st, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) users will be able to ride in any of Iowa's 99 counties with just a few restrictions. In Sioux County since September 2018, when the action began in Sioux County, there are 815 registered ATVs and 833 registered UTV / ORV, according to Van Worst. BY Jake Bourgeois 405 E. Main St., P.O. The law change comes with a few restrictions: Sioux County Sheriff Captain Jamie Van Voorst stated that the law change was prompted after a 2020 survey was completed by ATV and UTV users. The change in the law was largely the result of a 2020 survey conducted by avid ATV and UTV users who asked them what Iowa laws they would like to see changed to support driving this vehicle. Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.. ATVs and ATVs may be restricted on county roads during special events such as RAGBRAI, for a maximum of seven consecutive days or 30 days per year. Operators must be at least 18 with a valid license and proof of insurance. You can reach them via email at: ia.stateohvadvisory@gmail.com. Following the signing of the bill, more than 40 emails flew into the inbox. all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) users will be able to ride in any of Iowa's 99 counties, that the law change was prompted after a 2020 survey was completed by ATV and UTV users, several rules by which riders need to abide, Iowa Department of Natural Resources' website. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Partly cloudy. Of Iowa's 99 counties, a majority do in fact have a flag. endobj Kim Reynolds signed House File 2130 into law officially June 13, marking a celebratory moment for ATV/UTV enthusiasts in Jones County, the epicenter for the push for new legislation. Anamosa baseball: Wilt earns coveted All-Star invite, Midland/Springville softball: Paulsen, Matus keep reeling in the honors, Anamosa City golf: Recker claims second City title, Anamosa softball: Trying to defy the odds, Martelle celebrates 150 years July 30 and July 31. Some of those rules are as followed: Cities in Iowa are still free to regulate ATV and UTV traffic within their city limits, but cities are prohibited from charging a fee to riders who traverse their own streets. :qdlQ*xdUm2I )iUuHzr0=8.b#gN)h$mWe)+I+|&H^vP^=v;>5tyk6[cV=R.O{eL%N^1Rmy92Hh1y3Ics4qmKA=HyX)RL$KXd$}Uw Wvh.khej57'veMSdJ'x1iMN[]]3gnb|&sRFuI4f'8c=f .+`BcbYrhM#cbYjiq-ge+eA!%t/>5W)W!lOd|Z. ATVs and UTVs have a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. If driving on a state two-lane highway or county highway, it must be over the most direct and accessible route to or from an all-terrain vehicle park or trail, to the nearest county road, or an authorized city street or ones residence. We won't share it with anyone else. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. The bill was one of the final bills to get through in the session. The survey found that two-thirds of the counties already allowed for UTVs on county roads, more than half respondents lived in rural counties, nearly three-fourths used vehicles for tourism purposes and nearly 100% of the respondents would visit other rural communities if they had access to state roads. news@journal-eureka.com. % <> You have permission to edit this article. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Captain Jamie Van Wurst said: ATVs are a vehicle that can seat one rider, while UTV is designed with a cab for multiple riders. 4 0 obj ATVs and ATVs may only be operated on state highways and may not travel on four-lane or interstate roads. The Iowa State OHV Advisory Committee is available to contact for additional information. Some clouds. endobj The push for a unified state law has been going on for the past two years. Riders may cross a four-lane highway at an intersection from an authorized road so long as it is not an Interstate highway. Additional information is also available on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' website. Its nice to be able to ride in other places, other than just in town or on your own property, Eileen Marsh said. Prior to the new law, drivers in Sioux County paid $ 18.75 for an Iowa DNR sticker and $ 25 for a county sticker; with the new law there will probably be no fees, but the Sioux County Sheriffs Office is awaiting confirmation from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 1 0 obj A survey in 2020 that got responses from more than 4,600 people from all of Iowas 99 counties got feedback on the state of ATV/UTV laws across the state. The two biggest takeaways from the survey pool of over 4,600 riders stated they wanted to be able to operate their vehicles on more county and state roadways and they wanted they wanted riding privileges in the state's 99 counties. The survey asked them which Iowa laws they wanted to see amended in order to support these riding vehicles. Exclusive: The latest version of Prey includes a surprising moment for Gasgoo Daily: Teslas Shanghai Gigafactory (Phase I), Phase 2-C, begins commissioning. Create a password that only you will remember. Changes in the law will continue to be accompanied by restrictions: There are also some restrictions that ATV and UTV users will be able to ride: All Iowa cities can regulate ATV and UTV traffic within their cities, including primary and secondary road extensions, but cities cannot charge ATV and UTV owners for using their streets; these new laws also repeal all county ordinances currently in effect. <> The new legislation will go into effect July 1. More information, as well as more of the regulations that coincide with these changes, can be found on the Sioux County Sheriff's website. ATVs and ATVs are prohibited from driving on a gravel or asphalt road that is marked on a construction site, closed or detour for normal traffic. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Despite the change, there are still several rules by which riders need to abide when cruising the roadways on an ATV or UTV. Low 77F. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. stream . <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> They may only travel on state highways on most direct and accessible route to and from an all-terrain vehicle park or trail, to the nearest county road, or an authorized city street or your residence. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. All ATVs and UTVs must have work lights, taillights and brake lights, horns and rear-view mirrors. After more than 4,600 people responded to the survey, the state narrowed the proposals down to two main points: racers wanted to be able to drive their vehicles on more roads in counties and states, and they wanted to be able to drive in all 99 Iowa counties. <>>> ATVs and UTVs must be operated by a person who is at least 18-years-old, who alsomust have possession of a valid driver's license and proof of insurance at the time of operating. We all know the state of Iowa has a flag, but each county? Box 108Anamosa, IA 52205. Operation is not allowed on an interstate highway or four-lane highway. Just click on the button below and submit a form. 2 0 obj The following are some of the highlights of the bill, though the full simplified explainer of the bill can be found at the Blue Cut Trailblazers Facebook page. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. We provide you with the latest breaking news and videos straight from the Auto industry. Members of the local Blue Cut Trailblazers, meeting at Recreational Motorsports while the bill was still awaiting the governors signature, said they were excited that the bill was finally passed and that the use of the vehicles had been opened up across the state and that there are now a uniform set of rulesnot different rules depending on what county youre riding in. %PDF-1.5 As the bill has gained more traction, the group has seen interest in ATVs and UTVs on the rise, with members noting that their meeting that night was the most well attended yet. https://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/iowa-changes-atv-utv-laws/. An ATV is a vehicle that can be ridden/straddled by a single rider, while a UTV boasts a cabin, designed for multiple riders. ATVs and UTVs are not permitted to drive on any gravel or paved roadway that is marked under construction, closed, or a detour for normal vehicle traffic. 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