Off-Highway Vehicle Use Capitol Reef

Full Title:
A bill to authorize the use of off-highway vehicles in certain areas of the Capitol Reef National Park, Utah.

Summary#

This bill would let Utah law apply to motor vehicle use, including off-highway vehicles, on certain named roads inside Capitol Reef National Park. It lists specific roads (for example, Burr Trail Road, Cathedral Road, Hartnet Road, Highway 24, Notom Bullfrog Road, Polk Creek Road, and others) as "covered roads." The bill says the term "off-highway vehicle" is defined by Utah law and that "State" means Utah. The only rule the bill adds is: State law shall apply to motor vehicle use on the covered roads.

What it means for you#

If you drive a motor vehicle or an off-highway vehicle on one of the listed roads while inside the park, Utah law would govern how you may use that road. The bill text defines which roads are covered and points to the State's definition of off-highway vehicle. No other changes or details are included in the provided text.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

The bill was introduced by Senators Mike Lee and John Curtis. No publicly available information on proponents' arguments or stated reasons is included in the provided text.

Opponents' View#

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