New Colorado ATV law

*Stoopidbot1* · 07-22-2008, 08:40 PM

This just went into effect yesterday.

Four counties in southwestern Colorado that passed a law requiring driver's licenses and liability insurance for ATV riders want the state to enact similar requirements.

Officials in San Juan, Hinsdale, Ouray and San Miguel counties enacted the stricter law in 2006 to maintain safety on the Alpine Loop, a scenic, rugged trail through the San Juan Mountains that links Silverton, Telluride, Ouray and Lake City that has become a popular tourist attraction.

State law does not require liability insurance and allows children as young as 10 to operate ATVs.

A ranger last year issued 250 warnings and 15 citations, which carry a $150 fine. Officials say many visiting the area are caught off-guard by the local requirement and have threatened to visit other areas of the state.

powermaddd400ex · 07-22-2008, 08:42 PM

thats BS, i hope GA dont follow suit. or else us rednecks are gunna Revolt!

kfx450r · 07-23-2008, 12:18 AM

Yeah that sounds pretty gay..a license? So much for family outings..That'll never happen, parents want to get their kids on little 50s and stuff, + if they did it and if other states followed (Which they wont) then all the manufacturers will lose alot of money off the fact that no one will be able to ride the little bikes..

I can probly remember atleast 10 if not 15 kids I saw at the local riding spot this last weekend (out of like 30-40 people total) that didnt have their licenses.alot of kids on little 50s and stuff

*Stoopidbot1* · 07-23-2008, 07:49 AM

What they are trying to eliminate is situation that I'm in with my Rhino. Just kinda BS. I know what counties I won't be riding in.

mellowyellow · 07-23-2008, 06:10 PM

Is that law for all ohv's or just atvs?

*Stoopidbot1* · 07-23-2008, 06:29 PM

I don't think it applies to dirt bikes. I know for sure anything with 4 wheels.