Registration of a large off-road vehicle (Form OHV-031, Declaration of ATV Insurance for Large ATVs, must also be completed and submitted) `high-capacity ATV` means any all-terrain vehicle capable of accommodating at least two persons and: 1. Total seating capacity for at least four persons; or 2. A truck loading area. A significant ORV registration requires insurance that meets the requirements of NRS 485.185. Note: Each municipality determines which roads are legal for ORVs. Nevada PHEVs can use all dirt roads (unless local ordinances prohibit it), but can only use paved roads in conjunction with an OHV trail (up to 2 miles) if local laws allow. Given this factor alone, Nevada inspectors are unlikely to go through a UTV and allow it to be approved for on-road use as a normal passenger vehicle. Travis said he was not aware of any limited changes per se. While I`m sure you could do something stupid like remove the spark arrestor and make your ATV illegal, Travis said a store like his will only have accessories and modifications that are completely legal and nothing you`d ever have to worry about. If your UTV has a traffic registration with an out-of-state registration or has an active OHV registration from another state, you do not need to obtain a Nevada OHV registration to operate as an OHV unless the vehicle remains in the state for more than 15 days. If you are not a Nevada resident and your vehicle does not have another state`s active ORV registration, it must be registered in Nevada. As UTVs grow in popularity and more states recognize the economic benefits of ORV recovery, more and more citizens are urging their local, state, and regional governments to allow limited on-road use of UTVs. As the BlueRibbon Coalition calls for recreational designations in the backcountry, we hope that one day we will have a national ORV recovery plan that will allow trails and highways to connect to UTVs and all ORVs.
Until then, we will do our best to keep you informed of state laws affecting the use of UTVs. Texas prohibits UTV operations on public roads with exceptions, but allows ORVs to cross a road, road, or public highway that is not a restricted highway. PHEVs are intended to intersect another road, road or highway at existing intersections. PHEVs may operate on public roads for agricultural or utility purposes, but the ORV must be equipped with an 8-foot whip, a triangular orange flag and headlights (although driving is only permitted during the day). The operator must have a driver`s license and road use must not exceed 25 miles. So if you own land that could be classified as farmland, or if you need to cross roads to connect hiking trails, you`re ready to walk into Texas. It should also be noted that occupants of UTVs who have not received a roadside permit must wear a helmet when driving these vehicles on public roads. Overall, we could imagine an officer expecting occupants of a street-approved UTV to wear a helmet, because that`s what local authorities know best.
For safety reasons, we always recommend wearing a helmet. Travis said he wasn`t aware of any special accessories you need to have on your ATV when you use it. This makes sense, since the requirements are usually associated with equipping an ATV for driving on a road with cars. Since this is not allowed in Nevada, you don`t have to worry about any of these accessories. There is no general speed limit for riding an ATV or UTV in Nevada. Since you can`t ride your ATV on the road, you don`t have to worry about these speed limits. Just hit the sand and leave, of course at a safe speed. No, you are not required to insure your ATV or other off-road vehicle in Nevada. Travis points out that ATVs aren`t street legal in Nevada, so they don`t fall under auto insurance requirements. While this may be true, anyone who finances an ATV in Nevada will likely be invited by the lending institution to insure the vehicle.
If you`re looking to finance your four-wheeler, be sure to check out our guide to ATV financing for helpful tips. We know that filling out DMV paperwork can seem as endless as Interstate 80. That`s why our team of experts is ready to do the hard work for you by registering your UTV as legal on the road while you plan your next trip leaving your towing device at home. In Nevada, the term off-road vehicle includes “any motor vehicle used on public land for recreational purposes [and] designed primarily for off-road and off-road use.” A sub-group of this category consists of large off-road vehicles, defined as “any off-road vehicle with a capacity of at least two seats and a total capacity of at least four persons”. This category includes most vehicles, commonly referred to as UTVs, while the broader category covers the rest. Vehicles that fall into either category cannot be registered as approved for use on the road in Nevada. Nevada law also states that a motorcycle cannot have more than three wheels and that a “trimobile” must have three wheels with handlebars for steering. In Nevada, the driver of an ATV or UTV on the highway must wear a helmet defined as the entire width between the boundary lines of any public trail maintained by a public agency. This has been interpreted by the BLM as applying to all the paths they maintain. There is no legal obligation to wear a helmet if you are not the rider of the ATV. Even without a legal obligation, we still recommend wearing a helmet for your safety and having a cheap helmet, which we recommend. Travis also points out that there are some popular areas for four-wheeled vehicles in Nevada that are privately owned and require all riders to wear helmets, so be sure to check the restrictions if you`re riding a private ride.
Not only will this help increase economic activity and UTV ownership, but it will also provide Nevada DMV with additional revenue for license plates and registration, and provide a lane for those currently driving illegally within city limits. Nevada is home to a ton of UTV owners across the state. Right now, if we want to drive our UTVs on public roads, we are limited to 2 miles, reduced speed limits, and this is only allowed in rural Nevada. While this right is better than nothing, in Reno, for example, it does not provide a legal way to drive on city streets.