You know that your state requires that you have a muffler on your ATV and a spark arrestor in place when riding on federally managed lands in the state of Virginia; you also know that you are required to wear a helmet at all times and you can't drive your ATV on any public roads unless you're crossing them to get to more ATV trails or picking up where a private ATV trail left off, but are you aware what you need to know to properly register your ATV in Virginia?
The age requirements for Virginia are 16 years of age or older to ride without supervision. If the ATV rider is under 12 to 16 yrs old, they may only ride their ATV with supervision. Children under the age of 12 are not given ATV permits.
The procedure for getting an ATV permit requires that you go to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and pay a registration fee. The fee can vary depending on the size of your ATV. Virginia does require that you show proof of ownership of your ATV, a valid driver's license and a certificate of safety training.
Your ATV must be equipped with lighting, brakes, muffler and spark arrestor. It's easy to register your ATV and ride within the limits of the laws of Virginia. Make sure you know the basics on the laws for your state so you can ride without worry!
The age requirements for Virginia are 16 years of age or older to ride without supervision. If the ATV rider is under 12 to 16 yrs old, they may only ride their ATV with supervision. Children under the age of 12 are not given ATV permits.
The procedure for getting an ATV permit requires that you go to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and pay a registration fee. The fee can vary depending on the size of your ATV. Virginia does require that you show proof of ownership of your ATV, a valid driver's license and a certificate of safety training.
Your ATV must be equipped with lighting, brakes, muffler and spark arrestor. It's easy to register your ATV and ride within the limits of the laws of Virginia. Make sure you know the basics on the laws for your state so you can ride without worry!
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