Nebraska sheriff’s office reports ‘dramatic increase’ in misuse of golf carts, ATVs

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is trying to curb minors illegally driving golf carts, ATVs and UTVs on public roads.

In a press release Friday, the sheriff’s office said its seen a “dramatic increase” in the number of underage and illegal uses of recreational vehicles on Cass County roads.

“The dangers of accidents involving recreational vehicles are real and commonly include collisions, overturning, and ejections,” authorities said in the release.

The sheriff’s office is asking parents to talk to their children about the dangers, laws and rules of driving recreational vehicles.

Parents and their children could see consequences for driving recreational vehicles on public roads, according to the sheriff’s office.

“We know this can be a difficult conversation to have, but it is one that needs to be had,” authorities said.