ATV/UTV
ATV/UTV is now allowed on Town of Port Washington TOWN ROADS.
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What Roads in the Town are NOT open for ATV travel:
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All County Roads (county roads have letter designations such as County Rd KW, County Rd P etc.) are closed to ATV’s unless the County Road has a posted speed limit of 35 MPH or less.
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All State Highways
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All Federal Highways
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Town road Northwoods RD
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Town road River RD
Why are County Roads NOT open to ATV travel:
Only the Oz County Board only has the authority to designate their own county roads as ATV/UTV routes
If Northwoods Rd is a Town road, why is it NOT open:
Northwoods RD is a shared boundary road with the Town of Saukville. State law says the more restrictive towns ordinances prevail on a shared road. And Saukville does not allow ATVs on the Saukville Town roads.
Do you need a drivers license to travel on the road in an ATV:
No, a WI Driver’s license is not required
Is there an age restriction for who can operate an ATV on the town roads:
All ATV/UTV operators under 16 years of age must be in direct verbal supervision of a parent or legal guardian when operating on a designated all-terrain vehicle route.
What is the speed limit for an ATV:
Posted speed limits apply to cars and ATV’s
Do I need a helmet when on my ATV:
No person under 18 years of age may operate or be a passenger on an ATV/UTV without wearing protective headgear of the type required under Wis. Stats. 347.485(1)(a) and with the chin strap properly fastened.
Can I operate an ATV at night on the Town Road:
Yes, however the hours are restricted between 11:00pm and 5:00am to no ATV traffic
What other restrictions are there:
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The ATV must be registered
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The ATV must have a headlight and tail light on
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The ATV must operate on the extreme right side of the road
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If multiple ATV’s they must ride single file
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