We would like to remind Plymouth County residents that operation of an ATV or UTV for recreational purpose on a highway is not authorized as stated in Iowa Code 321I.10 and 321.234A. Highway includes both paved, gravel and dirt roads.

Furthermore, a highway is defined as the entire width between property lines or fence line to fence line. Therefore operation of an ATV or UTV in the ditch is also not authorized.

Several towns in Plymouth County have adopted local ordinances allowing the operation of an ATV or UTV within their city limits. None of these ordinances extend past the city limits of any town.

Operating on a highway is a schedule violation under Iowa Code and can result in a $132.50 citation.