California State ATV Information

California

State Laws:

All operators on public lands are required to wear a helmet at all times.
All ATVs are required to be titled and registered with the owner receiving a numbered plate for the ATV.
Registration is to be renewed once each year.
No one under 18 is to operate an ATV on public land unless they are in possession of a safety certificate or with an adult who possesses a safety certificate.
No one under 14 may operate an ATV on public land unless they are in possession of a safety certificate and under the direct supervision of an adult who possesses a safety certificate.
No passengers are allowed at any time while on public lands, except one passenger may be carried if the ATV is designed for a passenger.
ATVs may not be used on highways, except to cross these highways.

State Agency that Regulates ATVs: Department of Parks and Recreation. View their Web Site: http://ohv.parks.ca.gov

Training: Click here to learn how to enroll in an ATV safety training course near you!

Legislation: To view California's state ATV laws, click here

State ATV Deaths
Total Reported Deaths (1982-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	418
Reported Deaths (1982-2002):	312
Reported Deaths (2003-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	106
Reported Deaths (1982-2002): Children under 16	71

“The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing the abovementioned information on state laws for your convenience. CPSC is expressing no opinion on any of these various requirements. To ensure full compliance with the laws in your state, CPSC recommends that ATV owners and riders check with their state government or legislative officials for a detailed list of off-road vehicle laws and regulations.”