BELLEVUE, Neb. — Riding dirt bikes, ATVs, mini-bikes, go-carts and similar off-road vehicles on Bellevue streets, sidewalks, trails and parks could soon become illegal under a new ordinance scheduled for consideration by the Bellevue City Council on July 7.
If approved, Ordinance No. 4220 would create a new section of the Bellevue Municipal Code prohibiting the operation of off-road recreational vehicles on virtually all public property within the city.
According to city officials, the ordinance is intended to address a growing number of complaints and safety concerns involving vehicles that are designed for off-road use but are being operated on city streets, sidewalks, bike paths and trails.
What vehicles would be covered?
The ordinance applies to vehicles that are built for off-road use and are not legally equipped or registered to drive on public streets…