If you own an ATV in Rhode Island you'll want to make sure that you are riding and owning your ATV to the letter of the law as the price of registering your ATV pales in comparison to the price of a fine.
The ownership of ATVs is governed by the State Recreational Management Agency and permits to ride are issued through that office. Your ATV must be equipped with headlights only if you ride at night and your ATV must be fitted with a noise muffler as there are specific noise limits for your country in Rhode Island and a spark arrestor must be in place on your ATV if you plan on riding on any public lands.
ATVers ages 12-years to 18-years of age must ride with supervision and with DOT approved helmets and eye protection. The legal age to ride an ATV on any publicly managed land is 12-years of age. Rhode Island does not require a safety certificate be issued to any ATVer under the age of 18-years of age as a condition for riding, but safety courses are recommended as a good idea. Additionally, in order to be legal to ride your ATV on public lands in Rhode Island, you must have 16-inches of reflective material on your ATV.
In order to register your ATV, you must possess a valid drivers license for the State of Rhode Island and you must show ownership of the ATV you are registering. Only ATVs purchased after 12-31-2003 must be registered within the State of Rhode Island.
Know the rules of ATV ownership for your State and ride your ATV safely and legally!
The ownership of ATVs is governed by the State Recreational Management Agency and permits to ride are issued through that office. Your ATV must be equipped with headlights only if you ride at night and your ATV must be fitted with a noise muffler as there are specific noise limits for your country in Rhode Island and a spark arrestor must be in place on your ATV if you plan on riding on any public lands.
ATVers ages 12-years to 18-years of age must ride with supervision and with DOT approved helmets and eye protection. The legal age to ride an ATV on any publicly managed land is 12-years of age. Rhode Island does not require a safety certificate be issued to any ATVer under the age of 18-years of age as a condition for riding, but safety courses are recommended as a good idea. Additionally, in order to be legal to ride your ATV on public lands in Rhode Island, you must have 16-inches of reflective material on your ATV.
In order to register your ATV, you must possess a valid drivers license for the State of Rhode Island and you must show ownership of the ATV you are registering. Only ATVs purchased after 12-31-2003 must be registered within the State of Rhode Island.
Know the rules of ATV ownership for your State and ride your ATV safely and legally!
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