Borough of West Brownsville issued the following announcement on Sept. 28.
Neighbors, this is a friendly notice that quads, ATVs, side-by-sides, et. al. are NOT permitted on borough roads.
There have been many reports of speeding quads, and the like, on public roadways causing significantly dangerous situations.
We want you all to be safe and we don't want anyone to get hurt. Please know, according to PA law, an ATV may make a direct crossing of a street or two-lane highway provided:
The crossing is made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway, and at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing;
The ATV is brought to a complete stop before crossing the shoulder or highway;
The driver yields the right-of-way to all oncoming traffic that constitutes an immediate hazard;
In crossing a divided highway, the crossing is made only at an intersection of such highway with another public street or highway;
Driver must be at least 16 years of age unless he has a safety certificate and is under the direct supervision of a person at least 18 years of age
Here is summary of PA ATV laws:
http://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1742175...
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Borough of West Brownsville
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