Umatilla could join Oregon counties opening up roads to ATVs

Umatilla could join Oregon counties opening up roads to ATVs

Umatilla County could become the next rural government to allow all-terrain vehicles on public roads. The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners considered a proposal that would open up dozens of county roads to ATVs at a Tuesday meeting. “Safety is the number one we’re looking for,” Commissioner Cindy Timmons said. The county does intend to place several limitations on where ATVs can drive. Under the proposal, ATVs could only drive on designate…