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| ATV Permit Information |
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You must display an ATV permit if you are operating your ATV on public land (and even then, the land must be specifically designated for ATV use). The ATV Permit Fee is $10.00 (Most permit agents charge an extra .50), and it is valid for two years. See the latest permit agent list. There are three classes of ATVs (see below).
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| Out of state ATV Permits |
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An ATV/OHV operating permit that is issued in another state shall be honored in the State of Oregon if the issusing state also honors an Oregon ATV operating permit. The ATV must have a resident state ATV/OHV operating permit or a State of Oregon ATV operating permit to operate the ATV on designated ATV areas. A State of Oregon ATV operating permit may be issued for all terrain vehicles owned by a resident of another state that does not have a permitting program. For a list of states that have reciprocity with Oregon, please visit the Reciprocity Information Page.
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| Class I Permits |
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(ATVs, 3 Wheelers)
| Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV |
| New seatbelt law affecting certain Class I vehicles provided with seatbelts by manufacturer *
Senate Bill 579 was signed into law by the Governor that requires youth under 16 to wear restraints beginning January 1, 2010.
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Defined:
Operator requirements:
- All youth under age 16 must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card.
- All youth under age 16 operating a Class I or Class III ATV on public lands must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old and holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card and can provide immediate assistance and direction to the children.
- Youth and any passengers under age 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened.
- All youth under age 16 must meet Rider Fit rules.
* An example of a Class I vehicle in which seatbelts are provided by the manufacturer is the Polaris Ranger Razr 170 youth-model side-by-side which falls into Class I by being less than 800 pounds and less than 50 inches wide.
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| Class II Permits |
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(4x4s, Side x Sides)
| Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV |
| New helmet laws affecting unregistered Class II vehicles:
Senate Bill 583 was signed into law by the Governor that requires youth under 18 to wear DOT approved helmets unless vehicle is registered and has a roof or a roll bar beginning January 1, 2010 |
New seatbelt laws affecting all Class II vehicles:
Senate Bill 579 was signed into law by the Governor that requires youth under 16 to wear restraints beginning January 1, 2010. |
Defined:
- Weighs more than a Class I all-terrain vehicle
Operator requirements:
- A valid drivers license.
- Begining January 1, 2010, youth under 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened.
- Meet the safety equipment standards for off road vehicles.
- Check with law enforcement officials in the area you wish to ride for any special requirements.
- Uninsured Class II off-road vehicles should contact Department of Motor Vehicles for more information.
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| Class III Permits |
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(Motorcycles)
| Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV |
Defined:
Operator requirements:
- Must be at least 7 years of age
- All youth under age 16 must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card.
- All youth under age 16 operating a Class I or Class III ATV on public lands must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old and holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card and can provide immediate assistance and direction to the children.
- Youth and any passengers under age 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened.
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| Ocean Shores-ATV Permits |
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Ocean Shore ATV Operating Permits are issued by OPRD. A person with a disability can establish they are entitled to a reasonable accommodation by providing OPRD a copy of physician’s letter; DMV disabled placard; Veterans letter; or Oregon State Parks Special Access Pass. Once established, they can qualify for a permit to operate a quad (Class I ATV) on the ocean shore areas open to motorized use. However, upon request from an individual with a disability, OPRD may issue such a permit for sections closed to motorized use using criteria established under OAR 736-004-0062. For more information specific to the Ocean Shore ATV Operating Permit, please contact (541) 265-9871 for the north coast (Clatsop-Lincoln), and (541) 888- 9324 Ext 227, for the south coast (Lane-Curry).
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| Snowmobiles |
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OPRD does not issue snowmobile registrations, snowmobile permits, or sno-park permits. All snowmobile registrations and permits are issued through DMV. Please contact the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services. Their phone number is (503) 945-5000.
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