INDIANAPOLIS – With warmer weather, off-road vehicle (ORV) enthusiasts are eager to ride. Indiana Conservation Officers remind the public to operate ORVs responsibly.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has provided these ORV safety rules:
- All riders under 18 years of age are required to wear a helmet.
- Goggles, long sleeves, long pants, and over-the-ankle boots are also recommended
- Never operate or ride while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Never carry a passenger on an ORV designated for one occupant
- Children should only ride ORVs if they meet the minimum age designated by the manufacturer
- Riders, 14 and under, must be supervised by an adult at all times when riding an ORV
- ORVs are primarily designed to be operated off-road
- On side-by-side style ORVs, in addition to helmets, seat belts should be worn
To learn more about ORV safety or to register for a comprehensive online off-road vehicle safety course, click here.