Arizona
Although we at PowerSports Directory attempt to keep up with current laws. We cannot always keep up with changing laws or list every law related to off road vehicles. For the most current listing of current laws related to off highway vehicles for Arizona visit the off highway vehicle section of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. You also may find this guide of OHV Laws and Places to Ride useful.
Definitions
# An off-highway vehicle is any motor vehicle operated on unimproved roads, trails and approved use areas not suitable for conventional two-wheel-drive vehicular travel. Examples include: ATVs, UTVs, trail motorcycles and dirt bikes. The requirement to purchase an OHV Decal only applies to OHVs meeting both of the following criteria:
* Designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain.
* Has an unladen weight of eighteen hundred pounds or less.
Licenses and Fees
The cost of the OHV Decal is $25 and is now available online at www.servicearizona.com or at any Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Office or Authorized Third Party Provider. The decal is valid for one year and it is the ATV/OHV owner’s responsibility to renew their OHV Decal annually.
# Your OHV/ATV must have an Arizona Certificate of Title in your name. If the vehicle is not titled in your name or you have an out-of-state title, you will need to visit an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider to obtain an Arizona Certificate of Title. All ATV/OHV owners must obtain an Arizona Title for their vehicle(s) by July 1, 2009.
# The vehicle must have an Arizona license plate. The license plate must be securely attached to the rear of the vehicle and clearly visible.
# If you need to confirm the vehicle has been issued a license plate and title, you may request a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) online at www.servicearizona.com or visit an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider. The vehicle identification number (VIN), your driver license number and a $3.00 fee is required to obtain an MVR.
Licensing Requirements
Your OHV/ATV must have an Arizona Certificate of Title in your name. If the vehicle is not titled in your name or you have an out-of-state title, you will need to visit an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider to obtain an Arizona Certificate of Title. All ATV/OHV owners must obtain an Arizona Title for their vehicle(s) by July 1, 2009.
Operator Requirements
* Travel is limited to roads, trails and areas that are designated open by the land management agency for motorized vehicle use.
* Travel by motorized vehicles that causes damage to wildlife habitat, riparian areas, cultural or natural resources or property or improvements is prohibited.
* No reckless operation.
* No removal or placement of regulatory signs, other than at the direction of a governmental agency.