Bill > SF3207

This bill modifies the provisions related to the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads in Minnesota. The key provisions include: 1. Allowing class 1 ATVs to operate in the ditch or outside bank of trunk, county state-aid, or county highways, and allowing class 1 and class 2 ATVs to operate on the shoulder or extreme right-hand side of county state-aid or county highways, including for left turns, unless prohibited by the road authority. 2. Authorizing statutory or home rule charter cities and towns to pass ordinances allowing ATV operation on the roadway or shoulder of trunk highway segments within their jurisdiction that have a speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less. 3. Providing exceptions to certain restrictions on ATV operation within public road rights-of-way, such as for ATVs used by road authorities or utility/pipeline companies, or when necessary to address degradation, siltation, impacts on game taking, or safety concerns. 4. Allowing the operation of ATVs registered for private agricultural use on the extreme right-hand side of trunk, county state-aid, or county highways. The bill aims to expand the permitted uses of ATVs on public roads in Minnesota, while maintaining some restrictions to address safety and environmental concerns.