Some trends in this latest regulation roundup:<\/p>\n
San Juan Islands, WA<\/a> – Bill passed state senate that will allow NEVs on roads with speed limits up to 45 mph. In some cases the use of NEVs had been limited because a short drive on higher speed roads were required for local trips.<\/p>\n Nebraska<\/a> – A bill is moving through the legislature that would allow the use of golf cars or LSVs during daytime on streets with speed limits up to 35 mph.<\/p>\n Wisconsin<\/a> – Governor signed a bill in March that allows farmers to use light utility vehicles, like Gators, on roadways for agricultural purposes.<\/p>\n Chillicothe, MO<\/a> – City council passed an ordinance that allows golf cars and UTVs on city streets. Drivers of the vehicles must be insured and registered.<\/p>\n Cedaredge, CO<\/a> – The municipality which allows NEVs on local low speed roads is considering allowing golf cars as well.<\/p>\n Englewood, CO<\/a> – The city council is considering a law that would allow LSVs and golf cars on city streets.<\/p>\n Carlton County, MN<\/a> – The county board approved the use of mini-trucks on county roads.<\/p>\n Highland City, UT<\/a> – ATVs have been approved for use on city streets. Under city regulations mini-trucks are considered ATVs and were the original impetus for the ordinance.<\/p>\n Lyon County, MN<\/a> – An ordinance was drafted earlier this year to allow golf cars, ATVs and mini-trucks on some public roads. Permitting of vehicles would be left to local municipalities.<\/p>\n Otter Tail County, MN<\/a> – Officials are re-examining the use of mini-trucks on country roads. Previously they declined to allow their use.<\/p>\n Williamsville, IL<\/a> – Considering ordinance allowing the use of golf cars and ATVs on municipal streets.<\/p>\n Creston, IL<\/a> – Village board is developing an ordinance to allow golf cars and utility vehicles, but not ATVS, on city streets.<\/p>\n Mason City, IA<\/a> – City council is considering ordinance allowing the use of ATVs on city streets but support is mixed.<\/p>\n Carman, Manitoba, Canada<\/a> – The town is developing a pilot project to test the use of LSVs on town streets.<\/p>\n Vernon, British Columbia, Canada<\/a> – The city council rejected a proposed law to allow LSVs on city streets citing safety concerns.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay, FL <\/a>– Golf cars will remain illegal to drive on public streets on Davis Island.<\/p>\n Clare City, MI <\/a>– The city council voted to keep a ban against allowing off-road vehicles on city streets. While the county allows their use, municipalities do so on an individual basis and the city council had safety concerns.<\/p>\n Seoul, Korea<\/a> – In April a law went into effect allowing NEVs on certain designated roads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Some trends in this latest regulation roundup: More public road access for mini-trucks, UTVs and less frequently ATVs More public road access for golf cars which, if it becomes more widespread, could reduce demand for LSVs. Some municipalities rejecting use … Continue reading