Representatives McLachlan and Catlin, co-prime sponsors, introduced House Bill 21-1138 clarifying restrictions on the operation of off-highway vehicles.  The bill clarifies that it is unlawful to operate off-highway vehicles on public streets, roads or highways of the state, regardless of where the vehicle is registered.   Existing exceptions as to where the vehicles may be operate remain, according to the bill.

Sergeant Michael Honn, representing the Colorado State Patrol, testified in support of the bill.  Eric Bergman, representing Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI), testified in support of the bill.  Randall Wheelock, representing CCI and Clear Creek County, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Honn responded to questions from the committee. Committee members made comments about the bill.

The sponsors made closing remarks.