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State Rep. Gary Haluska D-Cambria www.pahouse.com/Haluska

Haluska aiming to increase ATV maximum weights, boost tourism

HARRISBURG, April 1 – State Rep. Gary Haluska, D-Cambria, announced that the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee has advanced his proposal to change the state's All-Terrain Vehicles law.

Currently, state law defines Class 1 ATVs as weighing a maximum of 800 pounds when dry. Haluska's proposal (H.B. 2043) would change that law to increase the maximum ATV weight to 1,000 pounds. By raising the maximum weight limit, Haluska said Pennsylvania would open up its trails to more tourism by allowing a greater range of ATVs to use them.

"ATVs have grown increasingly heavy over the years, so our state requirements and limits must grow accordingly so we're not shutting out any riders," Haluska said. "By simply raising the maximum weight to 1,000 pounds, we can welcome more riders into Pennsylvania's great trails and parks, increasing tourism and recreation."

Haluska's bill now heads to the full House for consideration.

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