On the other hand, you've got the required things you must do to even legally own an ATV in your state. For now, let's talk ATV laws...
Do you know the difference between titling and registering your off-road vehicle?
- The title is your proof of ownership.
- The registration allows you to ride on public land & roads*.
*IMPORTANT: ATVs are only permitted on public land and roads that are clearly designated for use by off-highway vehicles (OHVs or ORVs).
Following is a listing of the most current ATV laws by state:
Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Hawaii
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Just as ATV registration and titling laws in general are updated over time, please be aware that the information contained above is also constantly changing. The best way to know what the laws are in your state (or a state you might be traveling to) is to check with that state's Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Department of Motor Vehicles / Department of Transportation). From there, you may need to search for ATV, all-terrain vehicle, OHV or off-highway vehicle to get to the information about quads. (If you know of a recent update in your state, please let me know.)
