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Information to increase your knowledge of Off-Roading.

An all-terrain vehicle is any self-propelled vehicle, manufactured primarily for use on off-highway trails or in off-road competitions, that is not more than 70 inches wide and weighs no more than 1,000 pounds. This includes vehicles with two or more wheels, but not those propelled by an "endless belt" thread, such as snowmobiles, which are subject to other regulations.

No locality may require its own ATV license or registration, but may impose additional restrictions or rules on ATV operation. Find out about special ATV rules in your area, and obey them.
If you are involved in an accident with your ATV, you must give your name and address, the name and address of the ATV owner and the plate number to injured persons, the owners of damaged property, and/or the police. You must also show proof of insurance to persons claiming to have suffered injury or damage. If property is damaged, and you cannot locate the owner, you must give above information to police as soon as possible.
Failure to report an accident is a misdemeanor. A conviction may result in suspension or revocation of your safety training certificate and/or the ATV registration.
Whenever you are on an ATV or Dirt Bike you must wear a USDOT approved helmet. DMV recommends you also wear a face shield or goggles and protective clothing and footwear.
Your ATV must have the following equipment:
Brakes in good condition
A muffler which is in good operating condition and meets federal standards.
A spark arrester approved by the U.S. Forest Service.
Tires with at least 2/32nds of an inch tread without visible breaks, cuts, exposed cords, bumps, or bulges.
A lighted white headlight and red taillight if the ATV is driven at night.
The law requires you to keep the ATV's headlight and taillight lighted when riding a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. For greater safety, DMV recommends you keep the lights on at all times.

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