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Restrictions on Youth ORV Operators

RESTRICTIONS ON YOUTH ORV OPERATORS:

  1. No person under the age of 16 may operate any 3-wheeled ATV.
  2. No child under the age of 10 may operate any 4-wheeled ATV.
    • Except on private land while performing farm-related work operations
  3. Children who are 10 and 11 years old may operate 4-wheeled ATV's only when all of the following conditions exist:
    • Must be on land owned by the child's parent or guardian.
    •  Must be under visual supervision of an adult and must possess a valid ORV safety certificate.
  4. Children who are 12 to 15 years old may operate 4-wheeled ATV's only when BOTH of the following conditions exist:
    • Must be under visual supervision of an adult and must possess a valid ORV safety certificate.
  5. Children under 16 years old may operate other ORV's (trail bikes, for example) only when BOTH of the following conditions exist:
    • Must be under visual supervision of an adult.
    • Must possess a valid ORV safety certificate.
  6. No child under the age of 12 may cross any street, highway or county road while operating any ORV.

Note: The parents and legal guardians of the child under the age of 16 are legally responsible if they permit the child under their care to violate any of the above. The owner (or person in control) of an ORV is also responsible if his/her ORV is operated by a youngster.