Opening County Highways for ATV/UTV Use Update: Opening all Fond du Lac County highways for ATV/UTV use was discussed at a recent Fond du Lac County Highway Committee meeting and a poll of the 5 supervisors resulted in a 3-2 majority not in favor of approving. So this is a dead issue at this time.  Sam Kaufman and Dennis Stenz are looking at looking at possible new connecting routes to improve route connectivity and bring those to the Highway Committee for possible approval. That might take a few months to complete. Further information will be shared when available.

TEST TW WEATHER

Illegal to Mow Grass Into the Road

Depositing grass clippings on the road illegal per “Wisconsin Statute § 346.94(5). The statute addresses “placing injurious substance on highway” and states:

“No person shall place or cause to be placed upon a highway any foreign substance which is or may be injurious to or damaging to any vehicle or part thereof, or which is or may be injurious to or damaging to any person.”*

While the statute doesn’t explicitly say “grass clippings,” the language is intentionally broad. Courts and law enforcement agencies widely interpret grass clippings as a “foreign substance” that is “injurious to… any person.” The slick surface they create poses a direct threat of injury, clearly falling under the statute’s purview.

A violation of this statute is a non-criminal offense, but it does come with a penalty. The forfeiture (the Wisconsin term for a fine for this type of violation) can range from 50to200, plus court costs. While not a massive sum, it’s an easily avoidable expense.”

Source: Is It Illegal to Mow Grass Into the Road in Wisconsin? Here’s What the Law Says