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House approves bill on 'street-legal' ATVs

somone who rides atv's | 8:15 p.m. April 22, 2008

I think atv's sould be street legal. With gass prices as high as there are its a no-braner. There safe stable and fun and offer a allternative to motorcycels, i am currenty looking in to making a quad street legal in my state.I ride a kawasaki kfx 700, last weekend I got it out on the four lane hwy. It was a blast and made me even more sure about the idea. I had such a blast i might do it agian this weekend and remember it aint ilegal unless you get coaght!

Nate. | 10:39 a.m. May 2, 2008

I also agree Atv's should be made street legal. Gas prices are through the roof. I drive about one mile to work. the wear and tare on the vehicle extensive. not to mention since the vehicle rarely get fully warmed up in that time it polluting more than ant ATV would. I live in wiscsconsin and if it ever comes to pass, I will be the first in line.

J.R. | 10:44 a.m. May 14, 2008

In florida motorcycle riders are not required to wear helmets,but ATVs are not allowed in streets,it does not make sense.In my last trip to Costa Rica ,I saw people riding in the streets,maybe this is why so many americans go there.FREEDOM!!!!!!

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eric | 1:37 p.m. June 3, 2008

I think we should be able to ride atv's on streets. If you are responsible rider you should not have any problem with insurance prices increasing. This would certainly help with the gas prices we are facing.

Ruff Rider | 2:23 p.m. Sept. 9, 2008

My quad is 4 foot wide and 8 feet long....it's only slightly smaller than the "smart car" and it is made for two passengers. It's a lot more stable than a cycle..I haven't had to put not one foot down on the ground to keep it from falling over as of yet, and it has two headlights. I don't think they should be on an interstate but to ride on the streets and byways shouldn't be an issue. It's the same size engine as a cycle...just has two more wheels. The only thing stopping legalization is the darn stereotyping of ATV riders. I see people riding cycles without a license all the time down our roads..yes there are a few yahoos that ride like idiots but they ride their cycles the same way....

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