Riding an ATV

• An ATV may run along a public highway only where the town or the State has opened it to ATVs and posted it, or for farm, forestry or utility work at the edge of the road.
• Crossing a highway means crossing at about 90 degrees, stopping completely first, and yielding; the rider must be 12 or older, and under 16 must be supervised by someone 18 or older whose license is not suspended.
• On private land, the rider must be the owner or family, carry written consent, display a valid trail access decal with consent, or be in an area the owner has posted for ATVs.
• A rider under 12 wears approved headgear and must be on family land, have written permission, or be supervised by an adult.
• Liability insurance of at least $25,000 for one person, $50,000 for two or more, and $10,000 for property is required where registration is.

• 23 V.S.A. § 3506StatuteOperation; prohibited acts; financial responsibility; headgearOpens legislature.vermont.gov ↗

A violation of the ATV chapter brings a civil penalty of up to $300 for each offense, and the registration may be suspended or revoked.

• 23 V.S.A. § 3507StatuteEnforcement; penalties and revocation of registrationOpens legislature.vermont.gov ↗