Permits & Reciprocity

A licensed sixteen-year-old in North Dakota may ride an ATV or UTV only where allowed; a driver’s license alone does not open highways.

North Dakota youth under sixteen racing in organized OHV events may qualify for safety certificate exceptions.

Riding on a parent’s land without a North Dakota OHV safety card may be allowed, but the exception ends at trails, ditches, and other property.

North Dakota’s OHV safety rule lets an 11-year-old take the hands-on course within six months of turning 12, but certification starts at age 12.

North Dakota youth safety certification requirements, course formats, and age rules for riding OHVs on public land.

North Dakota youth safety certification requirements for ATVs and UTVs, including course routes, fees, and age limits.

Taking the North Dakota OHV safety course from home can meet certification needs, but distinguish the full online course from the free hands-on option.

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department issues OHV safety certificates and offers training courses for youth riders.

North Dakota private land ATV access rules explain how seasonal closures and landowner permissions change off season.

North Dakota snowmobile trails run December 1 through April 1; ATV and UTV riders need separate routes, status checks, and permits before riding.