ATV-UTV

Please observe safe riding practice and ride within your ability.  The maximum permissible speed is 25 MPH on all town roads, paved and unpaved.

Please obey posted speed limits.

• You are within 100 feet of any person who is not on or in a motorized vehicle
• You are within 100 feet of an ice fishing shanty
• You are within 150 feet of a home or dwelling

ATVs and UTVs must have a lighted headlamp and tail lamp during operation, regardless of time of day or location.

High beams must be dimmed within 500 feet when approaching another vehicle from the front or rear.  In addition, back-up lamps must be used only when actively backing up.

ATV operators cannot have a passenger riding in or on any part of an ATV that is not designed or intended to be used by passengers, regardless of riding location.  Aftermarket seating does not comply with the law.

Low-pressure tires are no longer required.  Instead, the only requirement is three or more tires for ATVs and four or more for UTVs.  

ATVs are required to be commercially designed and manufactured and their width cannot exceed 50 inches measured between the outermost wheel rims.

UTVs are required to be commercially designed and manufactured and their width cannot exceed 65 inches between the outermost wheel rims.

Please visit the Wisconsin DNR website for a full list of rules. at www.dnr.wi.gov/topic/atv