ATV Riding Laws – Arizona

In the state of Arizona, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are known as off-highway vehicles (OHVs) and are required to be titled and have a license plate. They are allowed on highways but must have the following equipment before they can be legally driven on the road, brakes, headlights and taillights, a muffler, brake lights, a horn, a cap on the fuel tank, a rearview mirror and a seat for the driver. Phoenix and Tucson residents with OHVs must also have their emissions tested.

A helmet has to be worn by any OHV operator that is under the age of 18 and if it is being driven on a public roadway. Passengers are not permitted in the ATV unless it is specifically designed with seats for passengers. Single-seat ATVs are not allowed to carry riders with them. It is also a requirement for anyone under the age of 18 to wear goggles with their helmet in order to operate an ATV.

ATVs from other states are permitted in Arizona provided they are properly licensed, registered, and insured in their home state. Arizona law requires off-road vehicle operators to stay on designated trails. It is also illegal to ride on any trail that your ATV exceeds the width of.

Although it is not a requirement, Arizona state officials advise anyone that plans on owning and operating an ATV to take a safety training course prior to riding on trails on roadways. Riders should also be dressed appropriately in long pants, long-sleeved shirts, boots that come over the ankle, gloves, a helmet, and goggles.

It is not advised to use alcohol or drugs prior to riding or operating an ATV on Arizona roadways and trails. Any off-road vehicle that is operated on the road must be properly, registered, titled, and insured. Your ATV should be the correct size for your age and weight and you should only carry passengers on ATVs equipped with passenger seats.

Arizona has more rigid requirements for ATV owners and operators than some other states. The most important thing that all-terrain vehicle owners should remember is that their ATV must be equipped with headlights, taillights, brakes, a rearview mirror, a seat, a muffler, a safety flag, and a spark arrestor. It must also be registered, insured, and have a license plate displayed so that it can be operated on roadways. The Arizona State Police are responsible for monitoring ATVs and making sure they are acceptable to be driven on the roads in the state.