No, you are not required to insure your ATV or other off-road vehicle in Nevada. Travis points out that ATVs aren`t street legal in Nevada, so they don`t fall under auto insurance requirements. While this may be true, anyone who finances an ATV in Nevada will likely be invited by the lending institution to insure the vehicle. If you`re looking to finance your four-wheeler, be sure to check out our guide to ATV financing for helpful tips. There is a lot of desert in Nevada where you can drive freely. Travis says some of the most popular equestrian areas are near Las Vegas in the Apex area north of the city or Duck Creek. There`s a lot of state around Las Vegas, so be sure to check out our guide to riding on national lands. Finally, the biggest limitation is that you usually can`t ride an ATV on Nevada`s public roads. Travis pointed out that this restriction also applies to gravel roads.
There are some exceptions; however, in some areas where the government agency authorizes the use of ATVs or ATVs on the roads by licensed drivers. A good place to start is this map, but you should check with the local agency or municipality for more details to see where you are allowed to drive as well as registration and licensing requirements. Travis said he wasn`t aware of any special accessories you need to have on your ATV when you use it. This makes sense, since the requirements are usually associated with equipping an ATV for driving on a road with cars. Since this is not allowed in Nevada, you don`t have to worry about any of these accessories. If your UTV has a traffic registration with an out-of-state registration or has an active OHV registration from another state, you do not need to obtain a Nevada OHV registration to operate as an OHV unless the vehicle remains in the state for more than 15 days. If you are not a Nevada resident and your vehicle does not have another state`s active ORV registration, it must be registered in Nevada. There is no driver`s license or minimum age requirement for off-road ORVs in Nevada. City and county governments may designate small portions of public roads solely for access to off-road areas, and certain age restrictions or other requirements may apply. See NRS Chapter 490 and CNA Chapter 490. Texas prohibits UTV operations on public roads with exceptions, but allows ORVs to cross a road, road, or public highway that is not a restricted highway.
PHEVs are intended to intersect another road, road or highway at existing intersections. PHEVs may operate on public roads for agricultural or utility purposes, but the ORV must be equipped with an 8-foot whip, a triangular orange flag and headlights (although driving is only permitted during the day). The operator must have a driver`s license and road use must not exceed 25 miles. So if you own land that could be classified as farmland, or if you need to cross roads to connect hiking trails, you`re ready to walk into Texas. In Nevada, the term off-road vehicle includes “any motor vehicle used on public land for recreational purposes [and] designed primarily for off-road and off-road use.” A sub-group of this category consists of large off-road vehicles, defined as “any off-road vehicle with a capacity of at least two seats and a total capacity of at least four persons”. This category includes most vehicles, commonly referred to as UTVs, while the broader category covers the rest. Vehicles that fall into either category cannot be registered as approved for use on the road in Nevada. Nevada law also states that a motorcycle cannot have more than three wheels and that a “trimobile” must have three wheels with handlebars for steering. There is no general speed limit for riding an ATV or UTV in Nevada.
Since you can`t ride your ATV on the road, you don`t have to worry about these speed limits. Just hit the sand and leave, of course at a safe speed. In Nevada, the driver of an ATV or UTV on the highway must wear a helmet defined as the entire width between the boundary lines of any public trail maintained by a public agency. This has been interpreted by the BLM as applying to all the paths they maintain. There is no legal obligation to wear a helmet if you are not the rider of the ATV. Even without a legal obligation, we still recommend wearing a helmet for your safety and having a cheap helmet, which we recommend. Travis also points out that there are some popular areas for four-wheeled vehicles in Nevada that are privately owned and require all riders to wear helmets, so be sure to check the restrictions if you`re riding a private ride. UTVs that are not registered as road approved must be registered as off-road vehicles via Nevada and must have their OHV registration sticker assigned on the left or rear side of the vehicle. Nevada PHEVs can use all dirt roads (unless local ordinances prohibit it), but can only use paved roads in conjunction with an OHV trail (up to 2 miles) if local laws allow. Given this factor alone, Nevada inspectors are unlikely to go through a UTV and allow it to be approved for on-road use as a normal passenger vehicle. There is no legal requirement to wear a helmet when riding an ATV as long as it is not on a county or city maintained road. However, they are highly recommended to avoid further injury in the event of an accident.
It should also be noted that occupants of UTVs who have not received a roadside permit must wear a helmet when driving these vehicles on public roads. Overall, we could imagine an officer expecting occupants of a street-approved UTV to wear a helmet, because that`s what local authorities know best. For safety reasons, we always recommend wearing a helmet. ATVs manufactured for off-road and off-road use cannot be driven on Nevada public roads or highways. This is true even if your ATV is equipped with safety equipment. You can find your ATV designation in the ownership documents, your owner`s manual, or in a U.S. DOT label attached to your ATV frame. For a breakdown of this rule, see Chapters 490-090-490-130 of the Nevada Revised Regulations. Yes, with a new law passed a few years ago, you now need to get a title for your new Nevada ATV. While this may seem like a pain, it`s a huge plus when it comes to buying a second-hand ATV and not getting stuck with a stolen quad. Check out some of our other tips to avoid a stolen ATV when buying a used ATV. As UTVs grow in popularity and more states recognize the economic benefits of ORV recovery, more and more citizens are urging their local, state, and regional governments to allow limited on-road use of UTVs.
As the BlueRibbon Coalition calls for recreational designations in the backcountry, we hope that one day we will have a national ORV recovery plan that will allow trails and highways to connect to UTVs and all ORVs.