Previously Published to Benzinga. Most people know what an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is, but not everyone has heard of a utility task vehicle (UTV). Some may even assume they are the same thing.  While most ATVs are banned from U.S. public roadways, 32 states welcome UTVs on their roads. Some of those states that do not approve of UTVs on the roadways do make exceptions for law enforcement professionals, disabled individuals and emergency travel, as designated by the Director of Public Safety in those states.  An all-terrain vehicle is a “quad,” or a four-wheeler, meant for a single rider. In general, they’re faster and cheaper than a UTV. Avid riders…