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Lawmaker says ATV law outdated
A
northern Wisconsin lawmaker is criticizing what he called an outdated state law
that means some 2009 all-terrain vehicle models can’t be registered in the
state.
Senator
Jim Holperin is a Democrat from Eagle River. He says current law specified that ATV can be no more than
48 inches wide but many new models are 50 inches wide, making them illegal in
the state.
In
addition, the law limits the diameter of the rim for tires on ATVs to 12
inches. Holperin says that is also
outdated.
Holperin
says a public hearing is planned this month on legislation designed to make
Wisconsin law conform to the advances in the designs of ATVs. He says the changes are important so
ATV riding can remain popular on the state’s trails.
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