Wheeled All-Terrain Vehicles (WATV) in Richland

Wheeled All Terrain Vehicle

On November 16, 2021, the City of Richland's Council adopted Ordinance No. 37-21, authorizing the operation of wheeled all-terrain vehicles (WATVs) on Richland roads posted 35 mph or less and cross roads that are posted with higher speeds.

This is subject to the limitations, conditions and requirements set forth within Chapter 11.15 of the Richland Municipal Code.

WATVs are prohibited on all streets with speed limits above 35 miles per hour, as well as on the following segments of city streets:

1. Gage Boulevard from Leslie Road to Keene Road;
2. George Washington Way from SR-240 to University Drive;
3. Jadwin Avenue from George Washington Way to SR-240;
4. Leslie Road from Gage Boulevard to Canyon Avenue;
5. Steptoe Street from the city limits 185 feet south of Canon Street to Columbia Park Trail; and
6. Stevens Drive from Jadwin Avenue to Snyder Street.

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Please see Chapter 11.15 of the Richland Municipal Code for details regarding the use of WATVs on city streets. 

Please view this interactive map to determine if WATVs are allowed on a particular city street.