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Do I need an ATV license in my state?
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Check the grid below to find out if your state requires an ATV license.
Some states listed as requiring an ATV license actually require an ATV or even a motorcycle endorsement on your current drivers license. These differences are noted in the grid, but be sure to contact your local DMV office for details.
Keep in mind, too, that even if the grid doesn’t list your state as requiring an ATV license or as having any special conditions, it might still:
Many states do have one or more of those requirements. Again, it’s important to contact your local DMV office to find out about special requirements.
Some states listed as requiring an ATV license actually require an ATV or even a motorcycle endorsement on your current drivers license. These differences are noted in the grid, but be sure to contact your local DMV office for details.
Keep in mind, too, that even if the grid doesn’t list your state as requiring an ATV license or as having any special conditions, it might still:
- Require you have a regular drivers license to operate an ATV.
- Impose age restrictions for operating ATVs.
- Require an ATV safety or education course certification (even if you’re older than 18).
- Require ATV insurance.
Many states do have one or more of those requirements. Again, it’s important to contact your local DMV office to find out about special requirements.
| Required | Not Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | ||
| Arizona | x | Three-wheeled vehicles require a Class M license or motorcycle endorsement; four-wheeled vehicles require only a drivers license. | |
| Arkansas | x | ||
| California | x | Drivers younger than 17 must have or be with someone who has a valid ATV safety certificate, or be with a certified ATV instructor. | |
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | ||
| Florida | x | ||
| Georgia | x | ATV laws are the same as motorcycle laws: If the engine is greater than 50cc you must have a motorycle license or endorsement. | |
| Hawaii | x | ||
| Idaho | x | ||
| Illinois | x | You must have a motorcycle endorsement on your regular drivers license. | |
| Indiana | x | ||
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | ||
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | ||
| Maine | x | ||
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | ||
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | If you were born after June 1, 1987, you must have in your possession proof you completed the ATV CD Training Course. | |
| Mississippi | x | ||
| Missouri | x | ||
| Montana | Laws vary depending on your town or city. Contact your officials. | ||
| Nebraska | x | ||
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | Laws vary. Check with your municipality. | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | ||
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | If you were born on or after January 1, 1990, you must have proof you completed an ATV safety course. | |
| North Dakota | x | If you're between 12-16 years old, you must have a regular drivers license or proof you completed an ATV safety course. | |
| Ohio | x | ||
| Oklahoma | x | ||
| Oregon | x | ||
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | ||
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | You must possess proof you completed an ATV safety course. | |
| Utah | x | You must possess proof you completed an ATV safety course. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | ||
| Washington | x | ||
| West Virginia | x | If you're younger than 18, you must possess proof you completed an ATV safety course. | |
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | ||
| Washington DC | x |
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