Massachusetts State ATV Information

Massachusetts

State Laws:

Every rider (operator and passenger) must wear a helmet.
All ATVs must be registered, except if operated on the owner's land, with the owner receiving a plate to be placed on the ATV.
No one under 14 may operate an ATV unless over 10 and in a special event, or 10 to12 and supervised by an adult while on a parent’s land, or 12 to14 if supervised by an adult over 18.
No one under 12 may operate an ATV on Department of Environmental Management land.
ATV use on paved roads or public ways is prohibited, except to cross these roads.
No ATV shall be operated without a lighted headlight and taillight between sunset and sunrise.

State Agency that Regulates ATVs: Division of Law Enforcement. View their Web Site: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dle/inland.htm

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State ATV Deaths
Total Reported Deaths (1982-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	61
Reported Deaths (1982-2002):	45
Reported Deaths (2003-2006): *Data collection for 2003-2006 is incomplete	16
Reported Deaths (1982-2002): Children under 16	15

"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."