House Bill 2329 was recently passed that takes effect January 1, 2012. It changes the definitions of the three ATV classifications, and adds a fourth class of ATV (Class IV ATVs- Side x Sides).
Both on-line safety training and hands-on rider training will be required for youth 15 and under beginning January 1, 2012.
There are as many as 35,000 youth that may need to be trained. Because of this, as we approach this deadline, training may be hard to find. Avoid the rush and get trained now!
Every year, OPRD ATV staff attend several events statewide to promote the safe and responcible operation of ATVs. These events include County and State Fairs, as well as school functions.
The Forest Service has developed five alternatives, including a No Action and the intial proposed action, that they will begin analyzing in February. After analysis is complete, the Forest will publish a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). They anticipate the DEIS will be available in late spring of 2012. This will be the next opportunity for the public to comment on this project. The comment period for the DEIS will be 45 days. They will then review and respond to comments and make adjustments as necessary. They anticipate timeline for issuing the Final EIS and Record of Decision is Fall 2012.
ATV Permits
Planning on a riding trip? There are several operator and equipment requirements for Class I, II, III, and IV ATVs you need to know before you go.
Oregon has a diverse range of OHV riding opportunities, from the High Desert to the Coast Range and everything in between. Check with the land manager for riding area information before you head out.
With the Forest Service's Travel Management rule, it is imperative you contact the appropriate Forest Service office to obtain a Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) to know where you can legally ride on Forest Service lands.
Getting Involved
Interested in volunteer opportunities to help with trail maintenance? Looking for an OHV club in your area to join or to attend OHV events? Want to know how you can help keep OHV areas open?
Effective January 1, 2012, the classifications for Class I, II, and III ATVs has changed, and a fourth class of ATV (Class IV ATVs- Side x Sides) has been added.
Getting training is the best way to get the basic skills you need to develop into a good rider. Online training is required for adult supervisors of youth under 16 and all operators 40 and under (Class I & III only). Beginning January 1, 2012, operators 50 and under will need online training.
Did you know that hands-on training is now required for youth 15 and under?
Anyone operating their Class I, II, III, or IV ATV on public lands needs to have an ATV Permit. Below are links for information about what they are and where to buy them, the different classes of ATVs, rider operating requirements, and reciprocity.
There are several Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) that cover laws regarding ATVs. Following these laws and getting involved with the OHV community can help keep areas open.
ATV Grants are administered under the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's ATV Program. Here you will find everything you need to know about the grants, and the various public meetings and workshops that occur each year.
Upcoming grant workshops will cover changes to the ATV Grant forms. Be sure to contact staff for more details.
There are many Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) that cover laws regarding ATVs. Following these laws and getting involved with the OHV community can help keep areas open.
Anyone operating their Class I, II, III, or IV ATV on public lands needs to have an ATV Permit. Below are links for information about what they are and where to buy them, the different classes of ATVs, rider operating requirements, and reciprocity.
