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New Safety Laws for 2008 and Beyond.
Safety Training
Oregon's ATV safety laws have changed.

Beginning January 1, 2008, youth supervision and chin strap rules have changed. Beginning January 1, 2009, rider fit guidelines will be in place and mandatory Safety Training will begin and phase-in over the next five years.

Rule changes and public meetings on ATV safety laws
Rider Resources
Places to Ride
Train To Ride!
ATV Safety Training class
Did you know you could take a class that teaches you how to ride an ATV or Dirt Bike? Did you also know that OPRD pays 60% of those training classes for youth 16 and under?
ATV Permits & Permit Agents
ATV Operating Permit
Anyone operating their Class I, II, or III ATV on public lands needs to have an ATV Permit. Below are links for information about what they are and where to buy them, the different classes of ATVs, rider operating requirements, and reciprocity.
Laws and Rules/Protecting your Riding Privileges
There are several Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) that cover laws regarding ATVs. Following these laws and getting involved with the OHV community can help keep areas open.
Funding for ATV projects/Getting Involved
Your ATV funds at work
ATV Grants are administered under the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's ATV Program. Here you will find everything you need to know about the grants, and the various public meetings and workshops that occur each year.
Agency Resources
ATV Grants
Your ATV funds at work
ATV Grants are administered under the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's ATV Program. Here you will find everything you need to know about the grants, and the various public meetings and workshops that occur each year.
Laws and Rules
There are several Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) that cover laws regarding ATVs. Following these laws and getting involved with the OHV community can help keep areas open.
ATV Permits & Permit Agents
ATV Operating Permit
Anyone operating their Class I, II, or III ATV on public lands needs to have an ATV Permit. Below are links for information about what they are and where to buy them, the different classes of ATVs, rider operating requirements, and reciprocity.
 

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