Washburn County - Forestry

Lightweight Utility Vehicles (LUV) Regulations and Ordinances

The LUV Pilot project is temporary and will expire on September 1, 2009. For the purpose of the project, LUV’s are considered, under State Statute, as ATV’s and must follow all rules and regulations set forth for ATV’s. In addition, any operator of an LUV must possess a valid drivers license.

Washburn County has adopted a temporary set of ordinances that expands the weight limit for vehicle use on ATV trails; requires registration; stipulates that all head lamps, tail lamps, brakes, and safety equipment must be operational in accordance with the manufactured specifications; and defines and LUV.

LUV’s are defined by Washburn County as follows:

Width not to exceed 62 inches
Wheelbase not to exceed 94 inches
Dry weight not to exceed 1,300 pounds
Machine has at least 4, but no more than 6 low-pressure tires
Engine size does not exceed 800cc
Height does not exceed 80 inches
Machine has side by side seating for at least a driver and passenger
Machine is operated by a steering wheel
Machine is not a go-cart, golf cart, mini-pickup, or tracked vehicle.