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New York

State Laws: 
  • No passengers are allowed on the ATV unless it is designed to carry more than one person.
  • All riders (operator and passengers) must wear a helmet at all times.
  • All ATVs must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, renewing registration once every year.
  • ATV use on highways is prohibited, except to cross these roads.
  • No one under 10 may ride or operate an ATV.
  • Operators between 10 and 15 may ride an ATV if they are on their parent’s land and supervised by a parent, or on their parent’s land and in possession of a safety training certificate.
  • No ATV shall be operated without a lighted headlight and taillight from ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise.
State Agency that Regulates ATVs: Local County Sheriff
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State ATV Deaths
Total Reported Deaths (1982-2008):
*Data collection for 2006-2008
is incomplete		 348
Reported Deaths (1982-2005): 293
Reported Deaths (2006-2008):
*Data collection for 2006-2008
is incomplete		 55
Reported Deaths (1982-2005):
Children under 16		 59
"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."


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