Senate Bill 221 aims to clarify the legal status of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) that are registered out-of-state in Wisconsin. The bill stipulates that any out-of-state vehicle that meets Wisconsin's definition of an ATV or UTV will be recognized as such, regardless of the vehicle type listed on its registration. Conversely, vehicles that do not meet these definitions will not be considered ATVs or UTVs and will not be eligible for public operation on ATV trails or routes. Additionally, the bill modifies the definition of a public all-terrain vehicle corridor to include hybrid trails, which are combinations of ATV routes and trails.

The bill also introduces new definitions and amendments to existing statutes. It creates a definition for "hybrid trail" and clarifies that UTVs are not classified as vehicles under certain regulations, except where specified by law. The amendments to the definitions of public all-terrain vehicle corridors and vehicles include the insertion of hybrid trails and UTVs, while deleting references to all-terrain vehicle routes in the context of public corridors. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the regulation and operation of ATVs and UTVs in Wisconsin, ensuring that out-of-state vehicles are appropriately classified and managed.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 23.33(2j)(a)1, 23.33, 340.01(74), 340.01