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WHAT IS AN OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE? Any dune buggie, three or four wheel all terrain vehicle (ATV), and off-road motorcycle/motorbikes are considered off-highway vehicles. DO TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO MY OHV? Yes, Idaho Traffic Law applies to all motor vehicles. ATV's and motorcycles of all types are included under Idaho Traffic Law as motor vehicles and fall under Idaho Traffic Law when operating on a highway. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO RIDE OHV's? Riding requirements for OHV's can be broken down into these categories: 1. on highway, 2. unpaved roads on state or federal public lands which is not part of a highway system of the state or county, highway district or city, and 3. off highway. 1. ON HIGHWAY OR PAVED ROAD REQUIREMENTS: The following are only some of the requirements to operate an OHV on roads maintained for vehicular traffic including many Forest Service and BLM roads.
You can register for highway use with the Department of Motor vehicles. Idaho has reciprocity with states that have registration laws. For non-residents living in states without registration laws, they must purchase a registration and license plate. 2. UNPAVED ROADS ON FEDERAL OR STATE PUBLIC LANDS:
3. OFF HIGHWAY REQUIREMENTS: These are some of the requirements for OHV's which are operated strictly off road including trails, cross country and on non-maintained Forest Service and BLM road.
WHAT ARE THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS? On or before January 1 of each year, the owner of any all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or motorbike, as defined in section 67-7101, Idaho Code, used off-public highways must register that vehicle with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Motorbikes and ATV's used exclusively on private agricultural land are excluded. The department or its authorized vendors will issue to the owner a validation sticker and a registration stating the number assigned to the off-highway vehicle and the name and address of the owner. The registration fee is $10.00, which includes a $1.50 vendor fee. All stickers which are issued throughout the year are valid through the end of the calendar year. WHERE SHOULD I PLACE MY OHV STICKER ON MY MOTORBIKE OR ATV? The issued sticker shall be placed upon the off-highway vehicle (OHV) in such a manner that it is completely visible and shall be kept in a legible condition at all times. At the time of sale from any dealer, each motorbike or all-terrain vehicle must be registered before it leaves the premises. The purchaser of an OHV, which has been previously registered, must transfer the registration within 15 days of the sale. The department or its vendors will prepare a new registration with the name and the address of the new owner. The transfer fee is $2.50. An application for Idaho title must be filed at the nearest county assessor's office. Idaho has reciprocity with states that have registration laws. After 30 days in Idaho, non-residents from those states are subject to Idaho registration laws. For non-residents living in states without registration laws, they must purchase a registration. NOISE LAW Idaho Code Section 67-7125 requires that no person may operate an off-road motor vehicle unless that vehicle is equipped with a noise supressing system or other device which limits noise emission to a base level of not more than ninety-six decibels, at the 1/2 meter test. FIRE SEASON REQUIREMENTS (MAY 10 - OCT. 20) During Fire Season all motorcycles or ATV's will have a Forest Service approved spark arrestor, shovel and bucket. Your helmet can take the place of a bucket. WHERE CAN I RIDE? The U.S. Forest Service provides TRAVEL PLAN MAPS that identify open and closed roads and trails, closure dates and other details that will help you plan an enjoyable ride. The Bureau of Land Management also has information on riding areas. WHAT ARE THE HUNTING REQUIREMENTS FOR MOTORBIKE/ATV USERS? It is Unlawful:
IDAHO OHV RECREATION GUIDE The State of Idaho has a new web page with a guide to OHV trails throughout the State. Included in the guide are three of our ATV dedicated trail systems - Steamboat, Windy Ridge to Horse Haven, and 4th of July. Check it out at www.stayontrails.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION United States Forest Service Idaho Panhandle National Forests (208) 765-7223 Bureau of Land Management Coeur d'Alene District (208) 769-5000 County Sheriff's Departments: Kootenai County.........(208) 664-1511 Shoshone County........(208) 556-1114 Bonner County............(208) 263-3136 Boundary County.......(208) 267-3151 Benewah County........(208) 245-2555 Top of the page Last updated: 08/07/09 |
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