Table of Contents
It's the Law
Definitions
Quick Reference
Operation Guide
Iowa’s ATV Education
Iowa’s ORV Laws
Enforcement
Signal from Officer to Stop
Reporting Accidents
Prosecution
Liability
Registration of ATVs
Point of Sale Registration Requirement
Where to Register and Fees
Renewals
Exemptions to Registration
Registration Decals
Certificates of Title for ATVs
Title Fees, Surcharges, and Duplicates
Transfer or Repossession
Security Interest
Registration of ORVs
Where to Register
Exemptions to Registration
Registration Decals and Certificates
Transfer of an ORV
Operational Requirements for ORVs
Safety Certificate Requirement for ATV Operation
Age Restrictions for ATV Operation
Required Equipment on ATVs
Firearms on ATVs
Operation of ATVs
General Regulations
Operating on Roads and Highways
Operating on Trails and Private Land
Operation Prohibited in Streambeds
Special Events
Off-Road Basics
Before You Ride
Know Your All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
Common ATV Parts
What to Wear
Dress for Cold Weather
Riding Your ATV
Basic Operation
Riding Techniques
Kids on Wheels
Is Your Child Ready to Ride?
Age and Engine Size
For All Riders
Be Prepared
What to Bring Along
Safety Guidelines
Trail Etiquette
Alcohol and Drugs
Designated OHV Parks
Off-Highway Vehicle Riding Areas and Links to Maps
Park Operational Rules
Conservation Officers (see pages 46 - 48 of the
PDF version of the handbook
)
ATV Trail Signs
Additional Information
Iowa DNR Information
Iowa Department
of Natural Resources
It's the Law!
Definitions
• Definitions
Quick Reference
• Operation Guide
• Iowa's ATV Education
Iowa's ATV Laws
• Enforcement
• Registration of ATVs
• Exemptions
• Where to Register
• Registration Decals
• Certificates of Title
• Registration of ORVs
• Requirements for ORVs
• Safety Certificates
• Age Restrictions
• Required Equipment
• Firearms on ATVs
• Operation of ATVs
• Special Events
Off-Road Basics
Before You Ride
• Know Your ATV
• ATV Parts
• What to Wear
• Dress for Cold Weather
Riding Your ATV
• Basic Operation
• Riding Techniques
• Turning
• Riding Uphill
• Riding Downhill
• Traversing a Slope
Kids on Wheels
• Note to Parents
• Age & Engine Size
For All Riders
• Be Prepared
• What to Bring Along
• Safety Guidelines
• Trail Etiquette
• Alcohol & Drugs
OHV Parks
OHV Parks
• OHV Riding Areas
• Park Rules
• Trail Signs
• Iowa DNR
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