Table of Contents
The Handbook of Indiana Off-Road Vehicle Laws

• Indiana Off-Road Vehicle Handbook Home Page
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources

It's the Law!

INDIANA LAWS

• Registering Your ORV
• Other Facts About Registration
• Buying and Selling an ORV
• Operating on Highways and Roads
• Operation on Public Property
• Understanding Operator Requirements
• Meeting ORV Safety Equipment Regulations
• Operating Your ORV Legally
• Responding Appropriately After an Accident
• Obeying Law Enforcement Officers
• Off-Road Vehicle and Snowmobile Fund

ATV Basics

BEFORE YOU RIDE

• Getting To Know Your All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)
• Learning the Common ATV Parts
• Using Protective Clothing and Gear
• Inspecting Your ATV Before You Ride
• Registering Your ATV
• Additional Gear

RIDING YOUR ATV

• Operating Your ATV
• Using Correct Riding Techniques
• Reading and Traversing Terrain
• Riding on Different Types Terrains

KIDS ON WHEELS

• Note to Parents: Is Your Child Ready to Ride?
• Age and Engine Size
• Your Role as a Parent

Snowmobile Basics

BEFORE YOU RIDE

• Know Your Snowmobile
• Pre-Season Checkup and Maintenance
• Proof of Registration
• Common Snowmobile Parts
• Essential Gear
• Dressing for Cold Weather

RIDING YOUR SNOWMOBILE

• Starting Safely
• Basic Riding Positions
• Basic Riding Techniques
• Handling Special Situations
• Hand Signals

Off-Road Basics

RIDING SAFELY

• Be Prepared
• What to Bring Along
• Observing the Code of Safety
• Using Courteous Trail Etiquette

Other Resources

• ATV and Snowmobile Trails Map
• ORV Trail Signs