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States Where ATVs are Street Legal
States Where ATVs are Street Legal: compare 51 US states on 2 metrics.
ATV Street Legality
2 values across 51 entries
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51 states
 Alabama | Illegal | — |
 Alaska | Legal | Only on roads with a speed limit of 45 mph or less. |
 Arizona | Legal | Needs to be registered and have license plate. |
 Arkansas | Illegal | Exceptions exist for farm use. |
 California | Illegal | — |
 Colorado | Legal | Might vary in local jurisdictions. Restrictions in place on the highway. |
 Connecticut | Illegal | — |
 Delaware | Illegal | — |
 District of Columbia | Illegal | — |
 Florida | Legal | On unpaved roads during the day at >35 mph. |
 Georgia | Illegal | Certain roads may be designated. |
 Hawaii | Illegal | — |
 Idaho | Legal | Must have license plate, insurance, and registration. |
 Illinois | Illegal | — |
 Indiana | Illegal | — |
 Iowa | Illegal | — |
 Kansas | Legal | Requires title and registration, only in cities under 15,000. |
 Kentucky | Illegal | — |
 Louisiana | Legal | Only on the shoulder of the road. |
 Maine | Illegal | Certain rare strict conditions can allow ATVs on public roads. In that case, they must be registered. |
 Maryland | Illegal | — |
 Massachusetts | Illegal | — |
 Michigan | Illegal | In some cases, it is possible to register an ATV as a 'street vehicle' that will allow it to be driven on public roads. |
 Minnesota | Legal | Must be equipped with a headlight, tail light, and brakes. |
 Mississippi | Legal | Decided by individual counties. |
 Missouri | Illegal | — |
 Montana | Illegal | — |
 Nebraska | Illegal | — |
 Nevada | Illegal | — |
 New Hampshire | Illegal | — |
 New Jersey | Illegal | — |
 New Mexico | Illegal | Permitted on certain paved roads according to local jurisdictions. |
 New York | Illegal | Local authorities can designate parts of the highway as legal for ATVs. |
 North Carolina | Illegal | — |
 North Dakota | Illegal | Only on paved roads in the case of an emergency. On dirt or loose surface roads, ATVs are generally permitted. |
 Ohio | Illegal | — |
 Oklahoma | Legal | Decided by individual counties. |
 Oregon | Illegal | — |
 Pennsylvania | Illegal | — |
 Rhode Island | Illegal | — |
 South Carolina | Illegal | — |
 South Dakota | Illegal | — |
 Tennessee | Legal | Legal on the condition that the ATV can exceed 35 mph and fulfills a number of safety requirements. |
 Texas | Illegal | Exceptions for farmers, ranchers travelling less than 25 miles and law enforcement. |
 Utah | Legal | As long as it meets certain safety requirements. |
 Vermont | Illegal | Highways can be posted as available for ATVs, particularly during the winter. |
 Virginia | Illegal | — |
 Washington | Legal | Requires inspection, safety features, and a 35 mph limit. |
 West Virginia | Legal | Only on on a single or two-lane road without a center line, up to 25 mph. |
 Wisconsin | Illegal | — |
 Wyoming | Legal | Must get permits, safety features, and ride on right if low speed. |
Quick answers
- Where does this states where atvs are street legal data come from?
- Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: All the ATV Laws for Every State - ATV Man; Special Purpose Vehicles - West Virginia DMV; Dunleavy opens 45 mph roads to four-wheelers, but not snowmachines - Dermot Cole Alaska; ATV Laws and Requirements by State - ATV Rider.