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Minnesota Lawmakers Push to Waive ATV Registration Fees for Disabled Veterans
Rep. Roger Skraba Minnesota veterans with total service-connected disabilities may soon be able to ride all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) without paying registration fees, thanks to a proposed bill aimed at supporting their well-being. Sponsored by Rep. Roger Skraba (R-Ely), House File 1225 seeks to eliminate ATV registration costs for these veterans, recognizing the therapeutic benefits of […]
Elgin Officials to Revise ATV Ordinance for City Property Use
Elgin, OK – City officials in Elgin are revising an ordinance that restricts ATV owners from driving their vehicles on city-owned property. The revised proposal will be presented to the Elgin City Council for further consideration. During a council meeting on March 11, officials discussed the ordinance but did not proceed with a vote. The […]
Syracuse Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal ATV and Dirt Bike Use
A dirt bike is seen lying on North Clinton Avenue in Rochester after a crash on Monday, February 24, 2025. (Photo by Will Morgan/WHAM) SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As the warmer months approach, the Syracuse Police Department is intensifying efforts to curb the illegal use of ATVs and dirt bikes on public roads. Authorities say the […]
Minnesota Lawmakers Debate ATV Exemption from PFAS Ban
Representing the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Kyle Makarios testifies March 4 in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Josh Heintzeman, right, that would exempt certain juvenile products from PFAS prohibitions. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) ST. PAUL, Minn. — A proposed bill in the Minnesota Legislature seeks to exempt off-highway vehicles, including ATVs, snowmobiles, and […]
Wicomico Law Enforcement Introduces Cash Rewards for Illegal ATV Tips
The Salisbury Police Department, in collaboration with multiple Wicomico County law enforcement agencies, has launched a cash reward program to combat illegal dirt bike and ATV activity in the region. This initiative, supported by the Fruitland, Delmar, and Pittsville police departments, Maryland State Police, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, and the State’s Attorney’s Office, offers […]
Bill Proposes Expanded Road Access for ATVs in Small Minnesota Towns
The idea of taking ATVs onto public roads might sound like something out of a 1970s Doobie Brothers song, but in Minnesota, it remains off-limits. While all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can be ridden on designated trails and private property, using them to travel through town via roads or highway shoulders is currently prohibited. That could soon […]