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From:Chris Johnson
Sent:Thursday, January 28, 2021 6:32 AM
To:Charlene Way
Subject:Fwd: Proposed ATV, UTV, AND GOLF CART ORDINANCE, TITLE 7, MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 5
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From: Bruce Chadwick <chadwick2596@gmail.com>
Date: January 27, 2021 at 9:35:42 PM MST
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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Hello,
I am writing concerning the 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.
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.
Thank you,
Bruce Chadwick
678 E Lake Creek Street
Meridian, ID 83642
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