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Thursday, November 15, 2007
Ind. Law - Still more on golf carts in Greene County; Bainbridge to ban ATVs but allow golf carts
Updating this ILB entry from Oct. 12, 2007, which quoted a Greencastle Banner Graphic story that began: "The Bainbridge Town Council reversed a previous decision to follow county ATV guidelines Wednesday and moved forward on a crafting its own ordinance on the subject.."
Today Josie Bode of the Banner writes:
The Bainbridge Town Council met Wednesday to discuss issues ranging from tornado sirens to snow emergency parking, but confusion over potential ATV restrictions took center stage for the council and local residents."There will never be a four-wheeler driving up and down the streets of Bainbridge if it's up to me," said council president Mike Smith in a dissenting opinion.
Despite concerns expressed by all board members, the council agreed to restrict but not ban ATVs on town streets and compiled a list of possible restrictions to be placed in a future ordinance. Possible restrictions included but were not limited to requirements that all drivers of ATVs must have a valid driver's license, must have proof of insurance, and must be registered with the Department of Natural Resources.
The board reiterated that all vehicles must be deemed roadworthy by state standards and drivers must abide by all state laws.
Furthermore, until a Bainbridge ordinance regarding ATVs is drafted and accepted, Bainbridge will be observing state law regarding ATVs. State laws expressly forbid driving ATVs on public roadways. In addition, the council members clearly stated that the future ordinance regarding ATVs does not deal with golf carts or lawnmowers.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on November 15, 2007 03:18 PM
Posted to Indiana Law