The Town of St. Joseph, St. Croix County, adopts the following all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility terrain vehicle (UTV) ordinance for the operation of ATVs and UTVs upon the roadways listed in §
183-18. This article is adopted with the intent of promoting recreation within the Town, weighing consideration of the recreational value of connecting all-terrain vehicle trails against possible dangers to the public.
The definitions of "all-terrain vehicle" and "utility terrain
vehicle" in this article are those found in Wisconsin Statutes § 23.33,
"All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles." The term "ATV/UTV"
refers to a vehicle which is either an all-terrain vehicle or utility
terrain vehicle.
This article is adopted pursuant to Town authority under Wis.
Stats. § 23.33, and the applicable provisions of Wis. Stats.,
§ 23.33, regulating ATV/UTV operation are adopted and incorporated.
All Town of St. Joseph roads are designated as all-terrain vehicle
routes. State and county roads are excluded as not within the jurisdiction
of the Town of St. Joseph.
All-terrain vehicle route signs must conform to Wisconsin Administrative
Code § NR 64.12 and must meet reflectivity requirements
applicable to traffic signs in the Town.
The enforcement provisions of Wisconsin Statute § 23.33(12)
are adopted by reference.
Penalties as found in Wisconsin Statute § 23.33(13)
are adopted by reference.
If any section, clause, provision or portion of this article
is adjudged unconstitutional or invalid, the remainder of this article
shall not be affected thereby.