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All town roads are open to ATV/UTV usage, County Roads (CE/N/KK/Z/ZZ/GG) ARE NOT open to ATV/UTV’s.
The exception to Town roads is where we butt up against other municipalities.
On Emons Road, Westbound from Main St to Pinecrest Blvd is not permitted, however Eastbound riding is because it’s within the Town.
Which means a person cannot run the entire length of Emons Road from County Road N to Eisenhower Dr heading Westbound, however they can legally run Eastbound without issue.
The Westbound traffic would have to detour down Main St and come around on Springfield Dr.
Not Permitted Roads
Emmons Westbound from Main St to Pinecrest Blvd
Pinecrest Blvd Northbound from Emmons Rd to Creekview Ln
Creekview Ln Eastbound from Pinecrest Blvd to just after Don’s Dr.
Block Rd from Debruin Rd Westbound to W2221 Block Rd
ALL County Roads CE/N/KK/Z/ZZ/GG
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Chapter 495. Vehicles and Traffic
Article VI. All-Terrain Vehicles, Utility Vehicles, and Snowmobiles
§ 495-35. State all-terrain vehicle and utility-terrain vehicle laws adopted.
The provisions describing and defining regulations with respect to all-terrain vehicles and utility-terrain vehicles in sec. 23.33, Wis. Stats., and any future amendments or revisions, are hereby adopted by reference and made part of this Section as if fully set forth herein.
§ 495-36. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to establish all-terrain vehicle (ATV)/utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) routes in the Town of Buchanan and provide safe and enjoyable ATV/UTV recreation consistent with public rights and interests pursuant to §§ 23.33(8)(b) and 23.33(11), Wis. Stats.
§ 495-37. Designation and authorization of routes.
Except as otherwise provided by § 23.33, Wis. Stats., and subject to the following limitations hereinafter set forth:
A.
The Town of Buchanan designates all Town roads, with a speed limit as posted, as ATV/UTV routes unless otherwise posted.
B.
County and state highways located within the Town of Buchanan may be authorized for ATV/UTV use by Outagamie County and/or the State of Wisconsin only.
C.
The Town Board Chair, in his or her sole discretion, may temporarily close any ATV/UTV route or portion thereof for a period of up to 90 days due to hazard, construction, or any other emergency condition.
D.
The Town Board may, in its sole discretion, permanently close any ATV/UTV route or portion thereof for any reason by posting signage for prohibited routes and by providing notice to the public.
§ 495-38. Conditions for use of routes.
In addition to the limitations set forth by § 23.33, Wis. Stats., the following conditions and restrictions are placed on the use of ATVs and UTVs on Town of Buchanan designated routes:
A.
ATV/UTV operators shall observe posted or legal speed limits.
B.
ATV/UTVs shall ride in single file and cannot ride on the shoulder of the road.
C.
ATV/UTVs shall observe all laws of this state pertaining to the use of ATV/UTVs.
D.
ATV/UTV operators shall have a valid driver's license and be at least 16 years of age.
E.
ATV/UTV operators under the age of 18 must wear a helmet.
F.
ATV/UTV operators cannot ride on any route in the Town of Buchanan from 12:00 midnight until 5:00 a.m. unless they are engaged in snowplowing.
G.
ATV/UTV operators shall have headlights and taillights on while operating on any Town route.
H.
All ATV/UTV operators shall have liability insurance in force on any ATV/UTV operated on any Town route and shall have in their immediate possession proof of said insurance, which shall be displayed upon demand from any law enforcement officer, with the following minimum coverages:
§ 495-39. Signage.
A.
Routes shall be marked with ATV/UTV route signs in accordance with the § NR 64.12, Wis. Adm. Code, and all other applicable state and local laws.
B.
No person may intentionally remove, damage, deface, move, or obstruct any ATV/UTV route or trial sign or intentionally interfere with the effective operation of any ATV/UTV route or trail sign.
§ 495-40. Enforcement.
This article may be enforced by any law enforcement officer authorized to enforce the laws of the State of Wisconsin and is not intended to limit or prohibit any law enforcement officer or Department of Natural Resources warden from proceeding under any other ordinance, regulation, statute, law, or order pertaining to the subject matter addressed herein.
§ 495-41. Penalties.
Wisconsin state ATV/UTV penalties as found in § 23.33(13)(a), Wis. Stats., are adopted by reference and are made part of this article.
§ 495-42. Severability.
The provisions of this article shall be deemed severable, and it is expressly declared that the Town would have passed the other provisions of this article irrespective of whether or not one or more provisions may be declared invalid. If any provision of this article or the application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of the article and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be deemed affected.
§ 495-43. Applicability of traffic regulations to snowmobiles.
No person shall operate a snowmobile upon any street, highway or alley within the Town in violation of the provisions of Ch. 350 or §§ 346.04, 346.06, 346.11, 346.14(1), 346.18 to 346.21, 346.26, 346.27, 346.33, 346.35, 346.37, 346.39, 346.40, 346.44, 346.46 to 346.48, 346.50(1)(b), 346.51 to 346.55, 346.87 to 346.91, 346.92(1) and 346.94(1) and (9), Wis. Stats.