Known mostly for the city that bears it's name, New York is home to much more than just the Big Apple. The state contains a great combination of woodsy areas with some coastal terrain as well, which means that ATV enthusiasts of all kinds should be able to find something that they enjoy. If you like riding your ATV through mud and forest trails, then New York has you covered, and if you want to romp around on the coast, you'll be able to do that too.
In order to ride your ATV in the state of New York you must register your vehicle with a motor vehicle registration area. You do not need an Operator's License to ride in New York, and you cannot ride your ATV on paved public roads unless crossing a highway to get to another part of a riding area. The ATV weight and width limitations in the state are rather liberal, allowing for vehicles that weigh up to 1,000 pounds with a width of 70 inches. So if you happen to have a huge monster of an ATV, New York is the place to ride it in.
The minimum ATV riding age in New York is 16, but only if the rider has earned a safety certificate. A parent or guardian must supervise children of all other age groups, and it is highly recommended in the state that you do not let children who are under the age of 10 ride ATVs. Children 10- 15 also need a safety certificate to ride their ATVs in New York as well.
Whatever it is you like, New York has ATV riding opportunities that enthusiasts of all kinds are sure to enjoy.
