Resident tells commissioners side-by-side vehicle enforcement feels discriminatory

During the public comment period, a resident who identified themself as "the bad penny" told the commissioners they believe enforcement around side-by-side utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) is being applied unevenly in Grant County.

The resident said they had been ticketed on Highway 35 for operating a side-by-side while observing others travel the same road without citation, and said the designation of some roads for or against side-by-side use "discriminates against" local riders. The speaker said they had consulted a lawyer and asked the board to act as a voice to the state because it is difficult for individuals to get a response from state officials.

The board did not take formal action during the meeting on the complaint. The chair acknowledged the comment and said commissioners could follow up with state contacts and the director of transportation.

Next steps: the resident requested the commissioners pursue clarification with the state and forest-service contacts; no specific follow-up assignment or timeline was recorded in the meeting transcript.