The new North Carolina ATV Safety Law (SB 189) was passed for your safety. To ride right, riders must be at least eight years old and:

Ride an ATV that's right for their age:

• 8-11 years of age - under 70cc engine displacement
• 12-15 years of age - 70cc - 90cc engine displacement
• 16 years of age and older - over 90cc engine displacement

Ride supervised:

• ATVs are not toys. If you are under 16, you must be supervised by a person at least 18 years old.

Ride with protection:

• Always wear a DOT-approved helmet
• Always wear eye protection

Ride in control:

• Never carry a passenger on a single-rider vehicle

Ride aware:

• Never use alcohol or drugs that can impair vision and coordination
• Never ride on public streets or roads or you may be hit by another vehicle
• Stay on trails and ride at a safe speed

Ride an ATV that has:

• A brake system in good working order
• An effective muffler
• A USDA Forest Service approved spark arrester

For additional information or materials, visit the ATV Safety Institute.