Virginia State Police emphasized the importance of not driving Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs), side-by-sides, and similar off-road vehicles, even with the current state of emergency in the Commonwealth.
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VSP noted Virginia Code § 46.2-915.1:
“All-terrain vehicles—defined as motor vehicles with three or more wheels manufactured for off-highway use—may NOT be driven on any public highway or public property, except in limited circumstances:
• With proper authorization from officials
• When crossing a public highway by the most direct route
• When operated by law enforcement, firefighters, or EMS while responding to emergencies"
Police then asked drivers to refrain from driving in those vehicles on public roads.