Mechanical DOT-approved tires (2/32” tread or more, no exposed cord or tread separation) Brakes (Able to stop and hold the vehicle) Exhaust (Good working order, no excessive noise, must have tailpipe and resonator if original design had them) Differential gear. Parking brake. Safety belts. Horn.
The following are not considered ORVs by Michigan law: registered snowmobiles; farm, construction, or logging vehicles when being used in usual work practices; and military, fire, emergency, and law enforcement vehicles.
The only time you need an order sticker on one is if you are in a scramble area, like Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Bow Gap, St. helen Sand pit, etc... and then you need BOTH the ORV and ORV Trail to be legal.
Driver must carry a valid driver's license. Helmets are required for all occupants.
Insurance is not a requirement in order to drive a moped or an ORV in Michigan. However, all motorcycle drivers are required by law to have motorcycle insurance.
An ORV License ($26.25) is required on eligible county roads, state forest roads in the Upper Peninsula and eligible national forest roads as well as on the frozen surface of public waters. This license is required to operate anywhere off of private lands.
Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Violations VIOLATIONFEE OPERATE ORV WHERE PROHIBITED - STATE CIVIL INFRACTION $150 OPERATE MOTOR VEHICLE AS AN ORV IN PROHIBITED AREA $215 COUNTY ORV ORDINANCE #4 VIOLATION $150 IMPROPER CROSSING HIGHWAY $21513 more rows
Get OHV/ORV certified in 3 steps. Study and pass the $29.50 online course. Print your online course completion document. Get ready to go off-roading!
As always, you can find information about ORV riding in Michigan – including trail maps–at .michigan/orvtrails. ORV Licenses and Permits are available at your local retailer or at .mdnr-elicense.