05/01/2026
Be safe out there! Happy trail riding!
Marinette County ATV/UTV trails open today, May 1, 2026. Yesterday, we reminded riders of SOME of the regulations you need to know before getting started. Today, we want to share SOME of the Wisconsin State Statute violations.
OPERATION VIOLATIONS
β Operate in careless manner: 23.33(3)(a) $295.00
β Operating at unreasonable or improper speed: NR64.07(1)(c) $232.00
β Illegal operation on or in vicinity of highway: 23.33(4)(b) $232.00
β ATV/UTVs must comply with all stop signs, yield signs, and regulatory signs: 23.33(3)(ht) $232.00
β ATV/UTV Trespass: 23.33(c)-(d) $232.00
β OPERATING WHILE INTOXICATED: 23.33(4c)(a)1 $454.50 Legal limit = 0.08
β 2nd offense within 5 years is criminal: 23.33(4c)(a)1 BAIL $500.00
β Refusal to submit to chemical tests: 23.33(4p)(e) $452.50
β PAC at or above 0.08%: 23.33(4c)(a)2 $452.50
β 2nd offense within 5 years is criminal: 23.33(4c)(a)2 BAIL $500.00
β Enhanced penalty with passenger under age 16: 23.33(4c)(a)1 $767.50
EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS, SEATBELTS, NOISE AND EXHAUST
β Seatbelt use is required for all UTV passengers: 23.33(6)(i) $162.70
β Riding on any part of an ATV/UTV not designated for a passenger is prohibited: 23.33(6r) $232.00
β Machines must be equipped with spark arrestor: 23.33(6)(e) $232.00
β Operate a machine louder than 96 decibels, or modify machines exhaust: 23.33(6m) $232.00
β ATV Max Width = 50 inches: 23.33(6)(f) $232.00
β UTV Max Width = 65 inches: 23.33(6)(f) $232.00
LIGHTING VIOLATIONS
β ATVs and UTVs are required to have a lighted headlamp and taillamp: 23.33(6)(a) $232.00
β Brake lights shall be red in color: 23.33(6)(c) $232.00
β Auxiliary lighting is prohibited besides white/amber - front, red/amber β rear: 23.33(6)(cd) $232.00
β All ATV/UTV shall dim headlights upon approach of any vehicle within 500': 23.33(6)(cp) $232.00
REGISTRATION VIOLATIONS
β Must carry proof of registration and provide to LE upon request: 23.33(2)(dg)1 $162.70
β Must be in a clearly visible location on both sides: 23.33(2)(c)2 $162.70
β Registration must be valid: 23.33(2)(a) $232.00
β ATV/UTVs are required to have a legible license plate affixed to the rear: 23.33 2(C)2 $162.70
Reminder: Marinette County (lettered) highways are open 24/7, 365, except County T between 64/41. All US highways (numbered), such as US Highway 41, US Highway 141, State Highway 64, State Highway 180, and US Highway 8, are NOT open for any ATV/UTV traffic.
Have a safe and enjoyable riding season!