City commissioners unanimously voted to allow people to use UTVs on city roads with a new registration process. The move follows that of nearby communities like Baldwin, Tonganoxie and De Soto. The ordinance will go into effect on June 1. Police Chief Wes Lovett said they reviewed these regulations when crafting Eudora’s. The ordinance regulates the use of work-site utility vehicles. UTV or micro truck owners can drive in city limits if the owner resides in the 66025 zip code and registers their vehicle annually with the Police Department. The registration process requires a valid driver’s license, proof of liability insurance, an annual fee and registration sticker. Under the ordinance, the vehicles must be equipped with basic safety gear, including tail lamps, brakes, mirrors and seatbelts. Operation is limited to streets with a posted speed limit of 45 mph or less. While drivers can cross state or federal highways, they are strictly prohibited from cruising along them.
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