Great Bend legalizes the use of UTVs on city streets

With a 6-1 vote Monday, the Great Bend City Council moved forward with legalizing Utility Task Vehicles (UTV) and Side-by-Sides on city streets.

At an October meeting, the governing body directed that an ordinance be prepared to allow the registration and operation of Side-by-Sides in city limits. Great Bend City Attorney Bob Suelter drafted an ordinance following the existing ordinance used by Dodge City.

Mayor Joe Andrasek noted the UTVs are not any louder than motorcycles.

“These vehicles are noticeably quieter than your conventional Harley motorcycle,” said Andrasek. “It is my understanding that if one of these vehicles is too loud, the owner can be cited for that.”

(Read more: Great Bend Post)