Crossing Roads and Highways

ATVs are designed exclusively for off-road use. They can be difficult to handle on paved surfaces. Riding on or crossing a road illegally or improperly is a leading cause of ATV rider fatalities. If you must cross a road, follow this safe procedure.

• Pick a crossing point where you have good visibility in both directions.
• Bring your vehicle to a complete stop on the shoulder of the road.
• Look both ways, and yield to oncoming traffic.
• Drive forward slowly because your ATV may be difficult to maneuver on pavement.
• Drive straight across the road.
• When crossing in a group, have one rider dismount and act as a crossing guard until everyone else has passed safely.
• Stand up to give yourself maximum visibility.
• Remember that approaching automobile drivers are not expecting, or looking for, ATV riders.

Legal Operation

ATVs are designed for off-road use. Cars are designed to be driven primarily on paved surfaces. Riding an ATV on pavement is legal only when the road is posted officially as an ATV route.