Governor signs order to evaluate license plates for ATVs

By The Star Staff

Gov. Jenniffer González Colón signed Executive Order 29 on Tuesday to create a task force that will evaluate the feasibility of authorizing license plates for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and certain motorcycles.

“We want to guarantee safety on the streets, enjoyment of them, and order,” the governor said in a written statement. “... In that context, I am creating this advisory committee to make recommendations on possible courses of action to address this issue.”

The task force will be responsible for studying and formulating recommendations to establish a regulatory framework that allows limited traffic of the “offroad” vehicles on certain public roads. The governor emphasized that the initiative will take into account safety criteria, technical feasibility, experiences from other jurisdictions, and current legislation.

The governor was accompanied by Associate Police Commissioner Col. Diana Crispín and Traffic Safety Commission Executive Director José “Memo” González, among other officials, industry representatives and prominent activist Misael González Trinidad, “King Charlie,” who will be part of the task force.

The task force will be chaired by the Traffic Safety Commission chief and will comprise agency heads, representatives of mayors affiliated with major municipal organizations, and additional members appointed by the governor, including individuals with experience in security, community, and the ATV industry.