Legal Issues

[1998Zuki250]

Anyone here ever have any issues with the law for riding on public land? Im in upstate NY and they seem to ruin everything so Im over cautious. 

[DarkRider]

Hello,

I'm in NJ, so not the same state, but I believe our laws are similar.  I believe the best way to get the information you want is always to go directly to the source. If you check out Google and search new york state atv laws, the top results should show the result ATVs: Information for Owners and Operators - New York DMV on the official NY DMV government website. That looks like it details pretty much everything you will need to know.

It does mention that ATVs are not allowed on public land unless otherwise noted by posted signs. This is a step up from NJ. In NJ, they just don't even consider allowing it in any capacity. I'd recommend looking over that site to get all your official answers.

Hopefully someone on the forum in NY state can chime in with a more "boots on the ground" perspective.

 

Hope this helps a bit.

[Dan Kroes]

Thanks, that link answers my questions about NY out of state registrations.

[GTX-Racer]

PA requires titling and registration if I remember correctly.  Like many things in the state, it tends to be loaded with bureaucracy and fees.

[Mhatayas]

I feel bad for some of you folks with those laws . Where I live most people own an atv and use them on a daily basis . The laws are much different, most people don’t even have theirs registered or insured (especially a lot of older or second hand bikes ) 

[Gwbarm]

Not required, but you can register and pay the fees if you want in my state, but still not road legal.