off road park listing

[azz7772]

I found this web site just surfing around and thought I would share it with you all

Offroad Parks National Directory - ORV, ATV and 4x4 Vehicles

[azz7772]

question I have been reading about the different off road parks and they are talking about class 1,2,and 3 atv's where does our aatvs fall in these catagories

[foxspoiler]

these are the rules in Minnesota

2011–2012
6
DEFINITIONS
The term off-highway vehicle (OHV) is used to describe all-terrain
vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Class 1 ATVs are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with at least
three but no more than six low pressure tires that have an engine
displacement of less than 1000 cubic centimeters and total dry weight of
less than 1000 pounds. *
Class 2 ATVs are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with at least
three, but no more than six, low pressure tires that have an engine
displacement of less than 1000 cubic centimeters and total dry
weight of 1000 to 1800 pounds.*
Dry weight is normally the weight of the vehicle without fluids.
Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs)
OHMs are motorized off-highway vehicles traveling on two
wheels. OHMs have a seat or saddle designed to be straddled
by the operator and have handlebars for steering control. Motorcycles
may be legal for highway use and still considered to be OHMs if used for
off‑highway operation on trails or natural terrain.
Off-road vehicles (ORVs)
ORVs are motorized recreational vehicles capable of crosscountry
travel on natural terrain.*
Vehicles NOT considered ORVs include snowmobiles, ATVs, OHMs,
motorcycles, watercraft or aircraft. Farm, logging, military, emergency,
law enforcement, utility, trail grooming, and construction vehicles are not
considered to be ORVs when used for their intended purpose.
*ATV and ORV owners should check the dry weight and cubic
centimeters of their ATV and ORV to see if it is affected by this law
change and that it is being operated under the correct classification.
Registration transactions (starting later this fall) should reflect the
corrected classification change on the registration card and decal.

[azz7772]

so where does vehicles with 8 tires fall?

[foxspoiler]

probably ORV

[seanno2]

these are the rules in Minnesota

2011–2012
6
DEFINITIONS
The term off-highway vehicle (OHV) is used to describe all-terrain
vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-road vehicles.
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
Class 1 ATVs are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with at least
three but no more than six low pressure tires that have an engine
displacement of less than 1000 cubic centimeters and total dry weight of
less than 1000 pounds. *
Class 2 ATVs are motorized flotation-tired vehicles with at least
three, but no more than six, low pressure tires that have an engine
displacement of less than 1000 cubic centimeters and total dry
weight of 1000 to 1800 pounds.*
Dry weight is normally the weight of the vehicle without fluids.
Off-highway motorcycles (OHMs)
OHMs are motorized off-highway vehicles traveling on two
wheels. OHMs have a seat or saddle designed to be straddled
by the operator and have handlebars for steering control. Motorcycles
may be legal for highway use and still considered to be OHMs if used for
off‑highway operation on trails or natural terrain.
Off-road vehicles (ORVs)
ORVs are motorized recreational vehicles capable of crosscountry
travel on natural terrain.*
Vehicles NOT considered ORVs include snowmobiles, ATVs, OHMs,
motorcycles, watercraft or aircraft. Farm, logging, military, emergency,
law enforcement, utility, trail grooming, and construction vehicles are not
considered to be ORVs when used for their intended purpose.
*ATV and ORV owners should check the dry weight and cubic
centimeters of their ATV and ORV to see if it is affected by this law
change and that it is being operated under the correct classification.
Registration transactions (starting later this fall) should reflect the
corrected classification change on the registration card and decal.

Do we need to register our AATV's for swimming on a lake? I live on a lake and duck hunt on the north end. Was thinking about taking my Max for a swim up there but don't want to break any laws in the process.

[Sherman802]

I know living in Vermont the rules are probably a lot different then in Minnesota, but when I registered mine at the dmv I got a regular atv plate and a sticker to put on the plate that says ASV (all surface vehicle). I did not know what ASV stood for and neither did the clerk, she said this is how a aatv is properly registered. I was a little confused and found not a whole lot of information on line about it other then armored security vehicle. so after I paid $78.00 for a year I called the state dmv headquarters in Vermont and found out that all surface vehicle is what asv meant. Having it registered with an atv plate allows me to operate where permissible and the sticker allows me to be in any body of water, and run an axillary motor (outboard). I was told at least in Vermont that the dmv usually titles hovercrafts as asv. even if you don't find any thing online under your states dmv site you should call and enquire about the term ASV and see what they have too say.

[seanno2]

Thanks for the heads up! I'll look into the ASV thing.

[foxspoiler]

found this in the 2013 manual

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHVS), INCLUDING ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES (ATVS)*
A person may not intentionally operate an off-highway vehicle:
• in most wildlife management areas, a state park, or a scientific and
natural area, except as specifically authorized by law or rule;
in unfrozen public waters (lakes, rivers, streams and certain wetlands), or
in calcareous fens as identified by the commissioner;
on a trail on public land that is designated or signed for non—motorized
use only;
• on restricted areas within public lands that are posted or where gates
or other clearly visible structures are placed to prevent unauthorized
motorized vehicle access; or
. shoot at a wild animal from an OHV.

[seanno2]

found this in the 2013 manual

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHVS), INCLUDING ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES (ATVS)*
A person may not intentionally operate an off-highway vehicle:
• in most wildlife management areas, a state park, or a scientific and
natural area, except as specifically authorized by law or rule;
in unfrozen public waters (lakes, rivers, streams and certain wetlands), or
in calcareous fens as identified by the commissioner;
on a trail on public land that is designated or signed for non—motorized
use only;
• on restricted areas within public lands that are posted or where gates
or other clearly visible structures are placed to prevent unauthorized
motorized vehicle access; or
. shoot at a wild animal from an OHV.

Minnesota Boating Regulations 2014
WHAT MUST BE LICENSED
All motorized and non-motorized watercraft must be licensed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The types of watercraft that must be licensed include, but are not limited to, motorboats, row-boats, sailboats, sailboards, stand up paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, paddle boats, rowing shells or sculls, all-terrain vehicles used in the water, and inflatable craft.

So I have to register my Max as an ATV class 1 as it's under 1000 pounds dry weight and has no more than 6 wheels and I have to register it as a boat because I'll be using it in the lake?

[foxspoiler]

Sean, I just buy the atv license for mine, I still drive it in the lake my dad lives on. I don't use it for hunting. I would use it to get out to the duck spot. just don't sit in it when shooting. I am rebuilding the trans on my 4 but I have a buffalo truck ready to go. maybe we can get together. there are also some guys up by Sandstone and Moose lake. we will have to get something going for a ride.
Mike

[Mike]

... and I have to register it as a boat because I'll be using it in the lake?

That's how several states work. You will have to dual register it.

And sometimes that process feels like you have to "duel" register it.

[Model Citizen]

[seanno2]

Sean, I just buy the atv license for mine, I still drive it in the lake my dad lives on. I don't use it for hunting. I would use it to get out to the duck spot. just don't sit in it when shooting. I am rebuilding the trans on my 4 but I have a buffalo truck ready to go. maybe we can get together. there are also some guys up by Sandstone and Moose lake. we will have to get something going for a ride.
Mike

If I were to just use it for duck hunting I wouldn't have to register it as a boat. In the state of Minnesota if your boat is being used just for duck hunting then you don't need to register it.

Yeah once all this snow melts I'd love to go hit up some mud holes and see what this thing can do. I drove out on the ice in front of my house and rocked it until I broke through! IT FLOATS! Hahaha... Had to use the winch to get out. I really need to buy a nice set of tracks!