Last year Representative Kevin Priola introduced legislation in Colorado to provide for a title and plate as an option for those who wanted more access to streets and roads with their OHVs to reach trailheads. The bill has been re-introduced as HB-1066 this year. Please remember purchasing a license plate is an option - you may still prefer to only purchase a Parks OHV registration sticker, staying off streets and roads, and only ride trails.
What it Does
A Uniform System to Regulate OHV Use on Roadways
Colorado's current law does not provide for consistent use of ATVs on rural roads or in small communities. This creates a hardship for Colorado and out-of-state ATV enthusiasts. Registration and plating are optional, but address the issue of fairness. Persons who do not have a license plate and registration may ride trails if they choose.
- Vehicles like ATVs cannot be operated in counties and cities with large populations without local government authorization
- Vehicle use is limited to streets and roads with a speed limit of 45 mph or less. Travel distances are limited to 25 miles between trailheads
- Requires eye protection, adequate safety equipment, insurance, a drivers license, OHV sticker and registration with plates
- Requires a title to the vehicle only if you wish to plate it
- This form of recreation provides great economic benefits to small communities
- Keeps the OHV sticker program in place to maintain and improve trails
- The bill retains the existing agricultural exemption for road use
Arizona, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming and South Dakota provide limited access for ATV operation on roads. A Colorado District Court ruled these out-of-state plated ATVs legal and allows non-citizens the use of all roads while prohibiting Colorado's citizens from similar use.
Surrounding states title ATVs to protect owners, purchasers and dealers from stolen vehicles, discourage theft, allow for return of stolen vehicles to their rightful owners and provide greater collateral protection for lenders and better financing opportunities.
Those who can attend are encouraged to do so
Legislators need to see your face.
Whether you can attend or not please send an e-mail comment asking your Representative below (by county) to support the bill.
Deadline for comments is Wednesday January 31, 2012
Where to Meet and When the Bill will be heard
Wednesday, February 1st the bill will be heard at 1:30 p.m.
Room 0107 Transportation Committee
HB 1066 Priola--Titling and Registering ATVs
Basement floor of the State Capitol Building, enter through Security at the south ground level entrance beneath the Capitol steps.
Colorado House Transportation Committee Jan-2012
When e-mailing your comments to House Transportation Committee members, please remember to be respectful.
Glenn Vaad - CHAIR - Colorado State Representative, District 48 - Weld County
E-Mail: glenn.vaad.house@state.co.us
Marsha Looper - VICE CHAIR - Colorado State Representative, District 19 - El Paso County
E-Mail: marsha.looper.house@state.co.us
Mark Barker - Colorado State Representative - District 17 - El Paso County
E-Mail: mark.barker.house@state.co.us
J. Paul Brown - Colorado State Representative - District 59 - Archuleta, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan Counties
E-Mail: jpaul.brown.house@state.co.us
Randy Fischer - Colorado State Representative - District 53 - Larimer County
E-Mail: randy.fischer.house@state.co.us or randyfischer@frii.com
Millie Hammer - Colorado State Representative - District 56 - Eagle, Lake and Summit Counties
E-Mail: millie.hamner.house@state.co.us
Matt Jones - Colorado State Representative - District 12 - Boulder County
E-Mail: repmattjones@gmail.com
Robert Razirez - Colorado State Representative, District 29 - Jefferson County
E-Mail: robert.ramirez.house@state.co.us
Ray Scott - Colorado State Representative - District 54 - Mesa and Delta Counties
E-Mail: ray.scott.house@state.co.us
Max Tyler - Colorado State Representative, District 23 - Jefferson County
E-mail: repmaxtyler@gmail.com or max@maxtyler.us
Angela Williams - Colorado State Representative - District 7 - Denver County
E-Mail: angela.williams.house@state.co.us
Dave Young - Colorado State Representative - District 50 - Weld County
E-Mail: dave.young.house@state.co.us
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