{"id":57563,"date":"2023-09-25T16:40:22","date_gmt":"2023-09-25T16:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/injurysmartlaw.com\/?page_id=57563"},"modified":"2023-09-27T19:44:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:44:16","slug":"atv-ohv-rules-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/injurysmartlaw.com\/atv-ohv-rules-and-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"ATV\/OHV Rules &#038; Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Utah is a mecca for outdoor activities including ATVs and related OHVs. With the year-round off-roading opportunities, there is an increased need for knowing and understanding the ATV laws and rules of the off-road.<\/p>\n<p>As of January 1st, 2023, All OHV operators in the state of Utah are required to complete a free, 30-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.utah.gov\/off-highway-vehicles\/ohv-education-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Off-Highway Vehicle Education Course.<\/a> This course only needs to be completed once for adults 18 years of age or older. A youth OHV education certificate is also required for operators under the age of 18.<\/p>\n<h2>Basic OHV Laws and Rules:<\/h2>\n<p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.utah.gov\/off-highway-vehicles\/ohv-laws-and-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utah Division of Natural Resources,<\/a> the following basic rules and laws apply when operating an Off-Highway Vehicle:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-block-end: 1rem;\">\n<li>Wear Your Helmet. We advise everyone to wear a helmet. It can save your life. Properly worn, a helmet won\u2019t reduce vision or hearing and helps cut out windblast. A helmet is mandatory on public land for riders under the age of 18.<\/li>\n<li>Gloves, abrasion-resistant clothing, and over-the-ankle boots are also highly recommended.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Be alert to oncoming traffic, especially on blind curves or in dips and crests of hills.<\/li>\n<li>It is illegal to drive an OHV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.<\/li>\n<li>A red or orange \u201cwhip flag\u201d must be attached to OHVs when riding in sand dune areas.<\/li>\n<li>Lights must be used between sunset and sunrise.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure your brakes will control and stop your OHV.<\/li>\n<li>Mufflers with an approved spark arrestor are required on all OHVs. (Snowmobiles do not require spark arrestors.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have additional questions or what a full list of rules and requirements for operating an ATV\/OHV in Utah, you can review <a href=\"https:\/\/recreation.utah.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-OHVUPDATED-LAWS-RULES-BOOK.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Utah&#8217;s Off-Highway Vehicle Program brochure<\/a> covering everything from registration, equipment, operation requirements, safety tips, courtesy practices, ethics and more.<\/p>\n<h2>Rules For Minors<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone under 18 can operate an OHV under adult supervision on public land. There is no longer an 8-year-old minimum age requirement as long as they fit the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Able to reach and operate each control necessary to safely operate the off-highway vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Have in their possession a youth OHV education certificate<\/li>\n<li>Under direct adult supervision<\/li>\n<li>Operating an OHV on a public highway that is:\n<ul>\n<li>Open to motor vehicles;<\/li>\n<li>not exclusively reserved for OHV use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve been injured in an ATV\/OHV accident, we can help you. <a href=\"https:\/\/injurysmartlaw.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact Us<\/a>\u00a0today to schedule a Free Consultation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Southern Utah is a mecca for outdoor activities including ATVs and related OHVs. With the year-round off-roading opportunities, there is an increased need for knowing and understanding the ATV laws and rules of the off-road. 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