TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE ON A DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY WITHIN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S JURISDICTION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS.

Fiscal Impact Statement Bill: HB1606 Bill Subtitle: TO ALLOW A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO AUTHORIZE THE OPERATION OF A UTILITY TASK VEHICLE ON A DESIGNATED PUBLIC STREET OR HIGHWAY WITHIN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S JURISDICTION SUBJECT TO CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsor: Rep. Steimel Basic Change: HB1606 allows a local government to authorize the operation of a utility task vehicle on a public street or highway. A utility task vehicle (UTV) is defined as a vehicle that: • Is 80 inches or less in width; • Travels on four or more low-pressure tires; • Has a steering wheel; • Has non-straddle seating; • Has a rollover protection system; • Is designed for or capable of travel over unimproved terrain; and • Is powered by an internal combustion engine that has an engine displacement of at least 900 cubic centimeters. HB1606 allows a local government to authorize the operation of a utility task vehicle on a public street or highway. The governing body of a city may adopt an ordinance designating a street or highway as being open to the operation of a UTV by following