SAFETY FIRST REQUIREMENTS

• Youth ages 10 – 15 first complete the ATV Safety Online Course at ATVcourse.com opens in a new browser tab.
   

• Next, attend a Hands-on Safety class:  Students ages 10- 15 must register for a Hands-On ATV Safety Training class located on our Class Calendar (below).  A fee may be collected by the instructor.

• The Hands-On training includes: Basic ATV operation; protecting the environment; common ATV parts and controls; MN rules and laws; responsible ATV riding skills for trail riding, and practicing/demonstrating skills on an ATV course. *Student must be fitted to the ATV they will be operating.
   

• Students can print their ATV Safety Certificate from the DNR website after passing the Hands-On class. Instructions are provided during class (includes DNR fee of $10). The ATV Certificate becomes valid at age 12.

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• Anyone under the age of 15 may NOT operate a Class 2 ATV anywhere.  15 year olds with a valid ATV Safety Certificate may operate a Class 2 on the right shoulder or the extreme right-hand side of public road when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian on a separate ATV.

Anyone born after July 1, 1987, or who is 16 years or older can complete the ATV safety online course at ATVcourse.com opens in a new browser tab (and pay all necessary fees online) to meet certification requirements. Not required to attend the ATV safety Hands-On class.

Proof of completion of the ATV Rider Course offered by the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute is adequate to meet the safety certificate requirements. The fee for the course is $55.

ATV RiderCourse enrollment  

Youth ages 6 – 9 years of age may complete the free study guide at ATV Free Study Guide opens in a new browser tab.

Free course designed to provide 6 –9 year olds with introductory and basic ATV safety information.

No riding performance course offered with this course. 

No certification upon completion of the study guide course.