HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-27 Greg Cremer
Charlene Way
From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Wednesday, January 27, 2021 11:16 AM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:FW: Proposed ATV, UTV, AND GOLF CART ORDINANCE, TITLE 7, MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5
From: Greg Cremer <gregorycremer@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 10:58 AM
To: Chris Johnson <cjohnson@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Proposed ATV, UTV, AND GOLF CART ORDINANCE, TITLE 7, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5
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Greetings:
Currently, there is a proposed ATV, UTV, AND GOLF CART ORDINANCE, TITLE 7, MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5.
I have to express my opposition to this proposed ordinance. I can find no basis for it. As there is no such
ordinance for bicycles, mopeds, motorcycles and other vehicles much smaller and less protected, it
seems a matter of prejudice that UTV’s, ATV’s and Golf Carts be singled out. Further, there seems to be
no basis behind the proposed ordinance, as no instance of malice caused by the use of UTV’s, ATV’s or
Golf carts is currently an issue large enough to make the local news. In fact, one would be hard pressed
to find one of these vehicles on the streets of Meridian on any given day, unlike motorcycles and the
previously aforementioned vehicles with fewer (if any) standard safety features.
Further, passage of such a measure is contradictory to the rigorous series of legal requirements and fees
already in place to ensure proper use of these vehicles. The least of which are the requirements for them
to be assessed, licensed, tagged, and operated only by holders of valid drivers licenses. Unlike vehicles
of 50hp or less, which may be operated without any of the aforementioned taxes, fees, licensure or age
restrictions.
In closing, I find this proposed ordinance to be without cause or merit, constituting an undue burden on
those who have taken the time to meet all the legal requirements to operate them, and contradicts current
state laws.
Sincerely,
Greg Cremer
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