Under what conditions must an ATV operator carry and produce an operator's license?

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The rule is tied to where you’re operating. An ATV operator must carry and be prepared to produce an operator’s license whenever the vehicle is being driven on a public way. Public ways are the roads and public thoroughfares where motor-vehicle regulations apply. On private property, there’s usually no requirement to carry or show a license because you’re not operating within the public traffic system. The need for a license isn’t based on the ATV’s size or weight, so even smaller ATVs on public roads require a license, while large ATVs on private land do not. The key point to remember is: license required if you’re on a public way.