Do ATV riders need landowner permission to operate on private property? What are the two exceptions?

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Do ATV riders need landowner permission to operate on private property? What are the two exceptions?

When you’re on private property, you generally need the landowner’s permission because using it without permission is trespass. The two real exceptions are: first, if you or an immediate family member owns the property, you have a recognized right to use it without getting separate permission; second, if you’re riding on a clearly marked, state-sanctioned ATV trail, the trail is designated for ATV use and access is allowed under that designation. Age, weight, or other factors don’t change these rules.

When you’re on private property, you generally need the landowner’s permission because using it without permission is trespass. The two real exceptions are: first, if you or an immediate family member owns the property, you have a recognized right to use it without getting separate permission; second, if you’re riding on a clearly marked, state-sanctioned ATV trail, the trail is designated for ATV use and access is allowed under that designation. Age, weight, or other factors don’t change these rules.

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