This bill, beginning January 1, 2026, allows the operation of an all-terrain vehicle, or ATV, on a public way as long as the ATV is registered and meets specified safety equipment requirements, and the operator is licensed and has insurance. The bill requires the payment of the resident or nonresident ATV application fee to register an ATV for use on a public way. The bill does not affect the operation of ATVs off of public ways. The bill prohibits the operation of an ATV on a public way with a posted speed limit of more than 50 miles per hour. The Department of Transportation may adopt rules, or a municipality or county may adopt an ordinance, to restrict or prohibit the operation of an ATV on a public way if the department, county or municipality determines that the prohibition or restriction is necessary in the interest of public safety. The bill repeals the law that prohibits off-road vehicles from being registered.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 557, SP 231: 29-A.101, 29-A.354, 29-A.501, 29-A.652, 29-A.2080