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