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| OFF-ROAD LAWS HAVE CHANGED AS OF JANUARY 1ST 2009!!! BE SURE TO STOP IN, OR CALL, FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS. | |
The legislation requires that the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department phase in safety education requirements for ATV riders. Each year after 2009, older age groups will be required to pass the safety course and by 2014, all riders (regardless of age) will be required to carry an ATV Safety Education Card while riding.
Year Mandatory Safety Training Age
Jan. 1, 2009
Youth 15 and under and adults supervising youth
Jan. 1, 2010
30 and under
Jan. 1, 2011
40 and under
Jan. 1, 2012
50 and under
Jan. 1, 2013
60 and under
Jan. 1, 2014
All riders must have an ATV safety education card
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| The good news is that the course is free and can be taken online. If someone you know does not have Internet access, offline testing options are available by calling the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department at 1-877-7SAFELY (1-877-772-3359). |
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| The idea behind the new regulations is to keep people safe, especially kids. According to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, ATV-related accidents rose 78 percent from 2001-2003, with more than 20 percent of ATV injuries occurring to children younger than 15.
“This program is aimed at saving people’s lives,” said John Lane, Oregon Parks and Recreation ATV Safety Education Coordinator. “Accidents and deaths from ATV-related activities are tragic, but even more alarming is the number of children involved in these accidents.”
Important Information To Know
The new law affects all riders using public lands in Oregon.
Out-of-state visitors riding their own ATVs on public lands in Oregon are also required to carry an ATV Safety Education Card.
Riders renting ATVs will go through a safety checklist with the rental company and will be issued a temporary safety education card.
The safety course is not required if the vehicles are being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle, including farming, agricultural or forestry operations, or, are used exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations.
Another rule you should already be aware of is the one that went into effect on January 1, 2008. Children under 18 are required to ride with their helmet chin-straps fastened and they must be supervised by someone who is at least 18 years old, has received accredited ATV training and can provide immediate assistance to the child.
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| Contact Us
For questions or assistance with ATV Permits.
Address Hours of Operation Contact
Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept
ATV Program
725 Summer St NE, Suite C
Salem OR 97301
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
atv.info@state.or.us
Phone: 503-986-0712
Phone: 800-551-6949
Fax: 503-986-0794
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