A rise in the popularity of multi-purpose all terrain vehicles has sparked safety concerns for the West Fargo Police Department. Up scaled ATVs with names like Razor, Rhino and Mule are making their way more frequently onto the roadway. Lacking the required safety features present on cars, trucks or low speed vehicles, the ATVs place the passengers and the motoring public at risk for injury or death.

West Fargo Ordinance 13-0304 requires that a motor vehicle being operated on the roadway be registered and display a distinctive plate issued by the state. To become eligible to be registered the vehicle must be equipped with specific equipment. Failure to display the proper registration plate is an infraction and the driver is subject to a twenty dollar fine. A vehicle lacking proper equipment may also be impounded.