Maine's ATV regulations require any ATV to be registered at the motor vehicle registration agency. The only exception to registering an ATV is when the vehicle is used only for authorized events. Contact the motor vehicle registration agency for a listing of events that would meet this exception.
Age requirements for ATV regulations in Maine state that a person over 9 years of age and under 16 years of age must attend a safety-training program with a parent or guardian. This training must cover safe operation of ATV's, laws pertaining to ATV's, the effect that ATV's have on the environment and ways to minimize these effects and being courteous to landowners.
ATV regulations require all ATV's over 90 cc to have lighting, muffler and a spark arrester. ATV regulations for main also include protective equipment that must be worn. Persons under the age of 18 are required to wear an approved helmet while operating an ATV. Although eye protection and protective clothing are not specified as part of ATV regulations, this protective gear is recommended for any ATV use.
In Maine, an ATV is not to be operated on public highways, except for crossing. All other operations of ATV's must be on off-road areas. ATV's used for agricultural use may have other requirements and regulations. It is recommended that the motor vehicle registration agency be contacted to find out more on ATV regulations pertaining to certain circumstances.
Maine's ATV regulations may change, so contact the motor vehicle registration agency for the latest regulations on owning an ATV.
