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Restricted vehicles cannot operate on any state or controlled access roadway. They can cross state roadways at specified crossing points approved by the Idaho Transportation Department Board.

ATV Safety Gear Requirements In Idaho, a helmet is mandatory for all riders (operators AND passengers) under the age of 18. Helmets must have at least a "DOT Approved" safety rating for motorized use.

Any ATV, UTV, motorbike or specialty off-highway vehicle operated in Idaho must have a current Idaho certificate of number sticker . A restricted vehicle license plate may be purchased for a motorbike, ATV, or UTV.

If you are operating an ATV or UTV on the road in Idaho, it is required that you have a working brake light, headlight and taillight if dark or poor visibility, a horn audible from 200 feet, and a mirror showing at least 200 feet behind the ATV or UTV. Adult ATV/UTV riders are not required by law to wear a helmet.

A. Yes. Beginning on January 1, 2009, owners of off-highway motorcycles, ATVs and UTVs will be required to buy a restricted use plate for $3 if they will be operating those machines on public land or on public roads. They are not allowed on state and federal highways or federal interstates.

To operate an OHV legally in Idaho, nonresidents must have: A valid OHV registration from their state of residency or… A valid Idaho OHV registration sticker or… A valid Idaho OHV registration sticker and a valid Idaho OHV restricted license plate to operate on local jurisdictional roads open to OHV use.

All ATV riders should wear an approved helmet at ALL times when riding their ATV, regardless of their age or experience level. In Idaho, a helmet is mandatory for all riders (operators AND passengers) under the age of 18. Helmets must have at least a "DOT Approved" safety rating for motorized use.

Any ATV, UTV, motorbike or specialty off-highway vehicle operated in Idaho must have a current Idaho certificate of number sticker . A restricted vehicle license plate may be purchased for a motorbike, ATV, or UTV.