Lang
7/30/23
The North Liberty City Council is on track to approve a proposed ordinance allowing off-road utility vehicles, or UTVs, on city streets. Final approval is expected in mid-August.
The proposed ordinance would not legalize ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles.
To be used in city limits, UTVs will need to be equipped with a roll bar, turn signals, an illuminated speedometer in miles per hour, headlights, taillights and a brake light, a horn, a rear-facing mirror, and a muffler.
Drivers will need to be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. All occupants will be required to wear their seatbelts with children secured in a car seat and pets secured in an enclosure. The UTV must be registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and have proof of insurance.
The vehicles could only be operated on city streets between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The ordinance would prohibit speeds over 35 miles per hour. Motorized vehicles remain prohibited in parks and on trails.
The ordinance is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2024, unless the city council takes further action.
The final vote is expected at the North Liberty City Council meeting set for Tuesday, August 8th.