MILTON — Members of the Rock County Crawlers ATV/UTV club asked the Milton City Council Tuesday to allow ATVs and UTVs on city streets.
President Jimmy Bryk said that the group has and would “foot” the bill for any signage needed. Bryk said that ATV’s are multi-purpose and would not create a nuisance to any drivers near their homes.
Bryk said that Jefferson, Dane and Walworth counties all have designated ATV routes in rural areas, outside of the city limits.
Jefferson has signs that post the hours of riding and speed limits, Bryk said. In the town of Harmony, he also noted, they are allowed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and each city can set its own time limit.
Bryk also said that in Wisconsin there is an age limitation — 16 years and older — and users must complete special licensing courses to be registered with the DNR.
Bryk said that he had already talked with the towns of Harmony and Milton and signs have already been made. He said the group is just waiting for the city to make a decision.
Council members voted to direct staff to look into the pros and cons of opening up routes and talk with the city of Whitewater about what has and has not worked well there. Mayor Anissa Welch said the soonest that information could be gathered is up to 6 weeks from now.
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