WMRR   Safety Tips

Young Riders

New Hampshire law changed during 2003 regarding young riders under the age of 14.

The major change is that 13 year olds with a safety certificate who could cross roads as 12 year olds in 2002 cannot do so this year.  Please check the specifics below.

Under the Age of 12

• Can only operate on land owned or leased by parent, grandparent or guardian, or;
• Can operate off own land if accompanied by a licensed adult on the same machine who is over the age of 18.
• Cannot take OHRV Safety Course
• Operators must wear helmet and eye protection.
• Cannot cross roads.
• ATV operators cannot carry passengers.
• Snowmobile and trail bike passengers shall wear a helmet.

Ages 12 and 13

• Can only operate on land owned or leased by parent, grandparent or guardian, or;
• Must be accompanied by a licensed adult over the age of 18 and must complete OHRV safety course.
• Operators must wear helmet and eye protection.
• Allowed to cross public right of way.
• ATV operators cannot carry passengers.
• Snowmobile and trail bike passengers shall wear a helmet.

Ages 14 to 17

• Can only operate on land owned or leased by parent, grandparent or guardian, or;
• Must be accompanied by a licensed adult over the age of 18, 
  or;
• Must complete OHRV Safety Course to cross public right of way, 
  or;
• Must possess valid drivers license.
• Operators must wear helmet and eye protection.
• ATV operators cannot carry passengers.
• Snowmobile and trail bike passengers shall wear a helmet.

Over 18

• Must possess valid driver's license or OHRV safety certificate.
• Cannot operate if license is under suspension or revocation in any state or province.

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