wi-CR 26-055: CR 26-055: All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles

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NR 1-99; Fish, Game and Enforcement, Forestry and Recreation Administrative Code Chapter Affected: Ch. NR 64 (Revised) Related to: All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles Hearing Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026 Comment on related clearinghouse rule (through 11/2/2026) Related documents: CR 26-055 Rule Text CR 26-055 Economic Impact Analysis Up Up Notice of HearingNotice of HearingThe Department of Natural Resources announces that it will hold a public hearing on a permanent rule to revise ch. NR 64, Wis. Adm. Code, relating to all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles, at the time and place shown below.Hearing InformationHearing InformationDate:   October 29, 2026Time:   11:00 a.m. Central Standard TimeVirtual Location LinkVirtual Location LinkJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/262440873556809?p=ATBNMWxYakYDPI7A2A Meeting ID: 262 440 873 556 809Passcode: bt3447nyDial in by phone:+1 608-571-2209Phone conference ID: 698 280 125#Rule Information:Rule Information:The proposed rule creates two exceptions to the visible light percentage requirements in s. NR 64.07(8) (bm), Wis. Adm. Code for utility terrain vehicles manufactured prior to March 1, 2027, and for individuals who have a medical exemption which is consistent with medical exemptions for motor vehicle window tint found in s. Trans 305.32 (4) (b) 3., Wis. Adm. Code.The proposed rule creates two additional operating rules in s. NR 64.07, Wis. Adm. Code, which would prohibit the use of intoxicants and the possession of any bottle or receptacle containing an intoxicant while operating an all-terrain vehicle or utility terrain vehicle. In this proposed rule, intoxicant means any alcohol beverage, hazardous inhalant, controlled substance, controlled substance analog or other drug, or any combination thereof, consistent with the meaning of “intoxicant” in s. 23.33 (1) (i), Wis. Stats.Additionally, the proposed rule allows the use of turning or stop signals given by hand and arm, in lieu of or in addition to signals by signal lamp, consistent with the requirements for motor vehicles found in ss. 346.34 and 346.35, Wis. Stats.AccessibilityAccessibilityFor the hearing or visually impaired, non-English speakers, or those with other personal circumstances which might make communication at the meeting/hearing difficult, DNR will, to the maximum extent possible and with reasonable advance notice, provide aids including an interpreter, or a non-English, large-print, or recorded version of hearing documents. To access these resources, please contact the email address or phone number listed below as soon as possible.Appearances at the Hearing and SubmittalAppearances at the Hearing and Submittal of Written CommentsThe public has the opportunity to testify at the hearing. Registration will take place at the hearing by completing a Hearing Appearance form (https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/forms/8300-014.pdf). Pre-registration is strongly encouraged if you plan to provide spoken comments during the hearing. To pre-register, please download and complete the fillable Hearing Appearance form (https://apps.dnr.wi.gov/doclink/forms/8300-014.pdf) and send it to Sandra.SmithLoomans@wisconsin.gov.Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before November 2, 2026. Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail, E-mail, or through the internet and will have the same weight and effect as oral statements presented at the public hearing.Written comments and any questions on the proposed rules should be submitted to: Department of Natural ResourcesDivision of Public Safety and Resource ProtectionAttn: Sandra Smith-LoomansP.O. Box 7921Madison, WI 53707-7921(715) 563-1416The rule may be viewed at: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/news/input/ProposedPermanent.htmlComments may be emailed to: DNRAdministrativeRulesComments@wisconsin.govThe rule may be reviewed, and comments made at: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/chr/hearings.Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis:The rule is likely to have minimal (less than $50,000) economic impact. While all-terrain vehicle and utility terrain vehicle manufacturers are affected by the window tint exemption in this rule, the rule does not create new requirements which would create new costs for manufacturers.Agency Small Business Regulatory CoordinAgency Small Business Regulatory Coordinator:Phillip Bower Phillip.Bower@wisconsin.gov 608-266-1318 Down Down /code/register/2026/850a1/register/rule_notices/cr_26_055_hearing_information/cr_26_055_hearing_information true register /code/register/2026/850a1/register/rule_notices/cr_26_055_hearing_information/cr_26_055_hearing_information Department of Natural Resources (NR) Chs. 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