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State laws regarding ATVs

October 29, 2007 @ 12:17 AM

The Herald-Dispatch

WEST VIRGINIA

  • All riders under 18 must complete a rider safety awareness course.
  • All riders under 18 shall wear helmets at all times.
  • No passengers are permitted except if the ATV is designed for a passenger or if the passenger is at least age 18 and the operator is at least 18 and has a driver's license.

    • OHIO

  • All riders (passengers and operator) must wear a helmet and eye protection while on state forest riding areas.
  • All ATVs must be titled and registered, renewing registration once every three years.
  • No one under 16 may operate an ATV unless on land owned by a parent or accompanied by an adult 18 or older.

    • KENTUCKY

  • All riders (operator and passengers) 16 or over on public property must wear a helmet, except those using the ATV for agricultural or business purposes. All riders (operators and passengers) under age 16 must wear helmets.
  • No one under 16 may operate an ATV without parental supervision.
  • ATV use on public roads or highways is prohibited, except to cross these roads or for agricultural use.

Information provided by www.atvsafety.gov