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    Sedona sets Arizona’s first speed limit for off-road vehicles

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    The Sedona City Council unanimously approved Arizona’s first speed limit for off-highway vehicles (OHVs) at its first meeting on October 8. This measure aims to address safety and noise concerns expressed by local residents.

    This 15 mph speed limit, specific to OHV vehicles, may go into effect early next month on Morgan Road, a route that leads to a popular off-road trail in the Broken Arrow neighborhood.

    The new speed limit follows years of calls from residents who say the increase in OHV traffic has made their streets dangerous and disrupted their quality of life. The area’s scenic Morgan Road has been severely affected and locals report close encounters between pedestrians and speeding vehicles.

    City Attorney Kurt Christianson explained that the new ordinance allows for a change in the city code, allowing a speed reduction from the current limit of 25 mph to 15 mph on certain streets, beginning with Morgan Road.

    “There has been an increase in OHV traffic since COVID, which has caused a large increase in visitation, and residents are looking for some way to restore peace and quiet,” said City of Communications Director Sedona, Lauren Browne.

    The city council will meet again on Nov. 12 to discuss and potentially approve the speed limit resolution on Morgan Road.

    During the first 30 days of implementation, police will issue warnings and communicate with OHV companies about the new regulations. Speed ​​limit signs will also be modified to inform drivers of the changes.

    “We want to ensure our residents can enjoy their homes without the disturbance of excessive noise and speeding vehicles,” Browne said.

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