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Police remind ATVers of rules
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DARLINGTON - With the 2016 ATV season approaching, the Darlington police department has compiled the following list of dos and don'ts as a reminder of the rules associated with driving ATV/UTVs on Darlington city streets.

• Do plan to get a $175 ticket if you knowingly violate these rules.

• Do register your ATV and display a registration plate on its rear.

• Do have legal/quiet exhaust.

• Do use the streets to access the trail only.

• Do have a valid driver's license.

• Do obey the 10 mph speed limit.

• Do operate in single file with the flow of traffic.

• Do have proof of insurance.

• Do use your tail/headlights at all times.

• Do not drive on state highways (Galena Street, Main Street, Louisa Street).

• Do not use your ATV to drive to work, go shopping, etc.

• Do not use the streets if you're not a city resident.

• Do not use the streets between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Do not use the streets when the ATV trail is closed.