R-N Reporter Now, as of September 9th, a new city ordinance has gone into effect. Allowing the citizens of Central City to drive alternative vehicles in city limits. This will include ATV’s, UTV’s and Golf carts. Provided they have the registration requirements and their vehicles are up to code.

The motion had been brought forward by Elliot Grosshans, back during the City Councils May meeting. The council then did a rough draft of the ordinance, followed by discussions and rewrites. The final Ordinance was then passed during the City Councils August meeting.

All registration for Alternative Vehicles will be handled at the Central City Police Department, where perspective drivers will have to show all their proper paperwork and pay the required fees. Then, once it is all done, you can take that smooth sailing golf cart or UTV all over the City streets.

Local reaction to the new Ordinance has been varied but mostly positive. A few citizens when asked about the new ordinance, had some concerns regarding safety issues. While others are excited for the change, with some wanting to take advantage of the new ordinance and begin using alternative vehicles as their mode of transportation to and from work. How popular the option becomes overall has yet to be seen with the ordinance only passed as recently as Friday, September 9th. But already, while writing this article, I have seen a few central city residents out on the streets in their UTV’s.

If you yourself would like to take part in the Alternative vehicle lifestyle, there will be a few things that your vehicle will need. Such as restraining systems and a valid operator’s permit, along with having a flag visible more than 5 feet above the ground, and the vehicle must have working lights that are on every time the vehicle is operating. Any operators of an alternative vehicle must be 18 years or older, and they will not be allowed on either Highway 30 or 14 unless going across at a 90-degree angle.

While there may be some worries. And some excitement for the change. The new ordinance could be a nice addition to the reasons why central city is a nice place to live. You could possibly ask yourself, “Do I really need this large heavy projectile of metal to get groceries? Or to just go a few blocks down the street. For citizens living, and also working in Central City. It could provide an option of transportation that saves on gas and space in the parking lots.