YOUTH ATV / MOTORCYCLE EDUCATION

Your safety is our number one concern. Utah law requires youth, ages eight to 16 (or until they get their state issued driver license), to complete the Utah State Parks and Recreation Know Before You Go! OHV education course before operating on public lands, roads or trails.  It is illegal for any child under the age of eight to operate an off-highway vehicle (OHV) on any public land.

The online youth OHV education course fee is $30 per student and must be passed only once.  The certification covers ATVs, off-highway motorcycles (OHMs) and side-by-side ATVs (type II ATVs or UTVs).  Once the test has been passed, you will have the opportunity to print out a temporary operator license that will be valid immediately; you will then receive your permanent operator license in the mail.

We strongly suggest that students thoroughly study the material prior to taking the test.  If you take the test and fail, you will need to pay for and take the test again.

Education classes teach:

Safe riding; proper machine sizing; weight distribution; responsible and ethical riding; proper handling and shifting; and riding within your ability

Please choose one of the following links to study, pay for, and take the Know Before You Go! OHV youth education course test:

• atvcourse.com - Utah ATV Safety Course
  
• Today's OHV Rider - Utah OHV Safety Course

If you learn better through hands-on instruction, the Washington County Sheriff's Office offers a four-hour course giving riding experience and providing basic skills. For more information click here. Or in the Richfield area contact Fred Christiansen with ATV Upholstery at dfredc@msn.com.

Contact_Us

For more information, please contact us at:
ohveducation@utah.gov
(801) 538-RIDE