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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: ATVs

ATV Permits
ATV Permit Information
Class I Permits
Class II Permits
Class III Permits
Snowmobiles
Permits From Other States
ATV Permit Information
You must display an ATV permit if you are operating your ATV on public land (and even then, the land must be specifically designated for ATV use). The ATV Permit Fee is $10.00 (Most permit agents charge an extra .50), and it is valid for two years.  See the latest permit agent list.  There are three classes of ATVs.
Class I Permits
(ATVs, 3 Wheelers)
 
Defined:



Operator requirements:

 
  • Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV.
  • All youth under age 16 must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card. 
  • All youth under age 16 operating a Class I or Class III ATV on public lands must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old and holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card and can provide immediate assistance and direction to the children.
  • Youth and any passengers under age 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened.
  • All youth under age 16 must meet Rider Fit rules (see below).
 
 
A Class I operator (quad rider), under the age of 16, must meet all the following minimum physical size requirements (Rider Fit) in relationship to the vehicle:
 

Diagram illustrating proper brake reach.  Diagram illustrating proper leg length and grip reach  Diagram illustrating proper handle bar turning reach. 
Brake reach
Leg length & grip reach
Handle bar turning reach
  1. Brake Reach: With hands placed in the normal operating position and fingers straight out, the first joint (from the tip) of the middle finger will extend beyond the brake lever and clutch.
  2. Leg Length: While sitting and with their feet on the pegs, the knee must be bent at least 45 degrees.
  3. Grip Reach: While sitting upright on the quad with hands on the handle bars and not leaning forward, there must be a distinct angle between the upper arm and the forearm, and;
  4. The rider must be able to turn the handle bars from lock to lock while maintaining grip on the handle bars and maintaining throttle and brake control.
  5. Disabled riders are allowed to use prosthetic devices or modified or adaptive equipment to achieve rider fit.
 
 
          
          

 
 
    
     
Class II Permits
 
(4x4s, Side x Sides)
 
Defined:
 Jeeps traveling on an unmaintained dirt road.

 

Operator requirements:


  • A valid driver´s license.
  • Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class I, II, or III ATV.
  • Check with law enforcement officials in the area you wish to ride for any special requirements.
  • Uninsured Class II off-road vehicles should contact Department of Motor Vehicles for more information.
     
Class III Permits
(Motorcycles)

Defined:



Operator requirements:

 
  • Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV
  • Must be at least 7 years of age
  • All youth under age 16 must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card.
  • All youth under age 16 operating a Class I or Class III ATV on public lands must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old and holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card and can provide immediate assistance and direction to the children.
  • Youth and any passengers under age 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened.
 

    
     
Snowmobiles
OPRD does not issue snowmobile registrations, snowmobile permits, or sno-park permits. All snowmobile registrations and permits are issued through DMV.  Please contact the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services.  Their phone number is (503) 945-5000.
Permits From Other States
An ATV/OHV operating permit that is issued in another state shall be honored in the State of Oregon if the issusing state also honors an Oregon ATV operating permit.  The ATV must have a resident state ATV/OHV operating permit or a State of Oregon ATV operating permit to operate the ATV on designated ATV areas.  A State of Oregon ATV operating permit may be issued for all terrain vehicles owned by a resident of another state that does not have a permitting program.    For a list of states that have reciprocity with Oregon, please visit the Reciprocity Information Page.
 
Page updated: May 14, 2009

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