Off-Road Basics—Riding Safely

Using Courteous Trail Etiquette

• Ride only where permitted.
• Be considerate of others on the trail, and keep to the right.
• Always yield to uphill traffic.
• Slow down when someone is passing you.
• Yield the right-of-way to bikes, horses, and hikers.
• Leave gates as you find them.
• Report downed trees and trail maintenance needs to land managers.
• Report illegal riding by calling 1-800-292-7800.
• Carry out what you carry in.

ORV Trail Information

Call or write:

Dept. of Natural Resources and Environment
Law Enforcement Division
P.O. Box 30031
Lansing, Ml 48909-7931
517-373-1230
TDD 517-373-1079

TTY Hearing Impaired
711 (Michigan Relay Center)
Dept. of Natural Resources and Environment