| Quad bikes are hobby vehicles. They are also | | | | will also teach you how to give your quad bike a |
| all-terrain so most often you will see them in places | | | | safety check, as well as inform you what the road |
| where there are no nicely paved roads. However, | | | | laws are. Again, ask your local dealer or DMV for |
| some people do like to challenge themselves and | | | | details. |
| drive along the roads. What are the legal laws on | | | | Wear A Helmet |
| this? It is important though to remember that the | | | | Just like a motorcycle or bike, you need to wear the |
| road legal quad bikes differ depending on your | | | | helmet when you go out on the road. It's for your |
| location. The best to find out the exact laws on quad | | | | own good. |
| bikes would be to talk to dealers of ATV quads in | | | | No Passengers |
| your area, as well as law enforcers or the local DMV. | | | | You may have seen passengers on street legal |
| Driver's License | | | | quads, but really, this is not allowed. The reason is |
| First of all, you need a license to drive a street legal | | | | that quads are not as stable, and can easily tip over. |
| quad. This is because road legal quad bikes need | | | | Even just turning the corner can be risky if taken at |
| responsible and mature drivers behind the wheel who | | | | a certain speed. Check with your local law enforcers |
| realize the risks involved, and take measures to | | | | if passengers are allowed. |
| prevent accidents. They do this because they know | | | | Insurance |
| they are legally liable in case of accidents. | | | | Finally, you will be required to insure the vehicle. You |
| No Off Road Quad Bikes On Roads | | | | should also be covered by insurance. You can just |
| If you have any plans of driving a quad on the roads | | | | easily add the cost to your existing auto insurance |
| in your neighborhood, then make sure they are | | | | policy, and get yourself protected, as well as the |
| manufactured as an street legal quad. Definitely, an | | | | people around you when you are on the road. |
| off road quad driven on roads will be pulled over. The | | | | If you are going to be driving an ATV quad for the |
| main difference between a road legal quad bike is | | | | first time, it would be better for you to practice in an |
| that it has a speed regulator. It must also have side | | | | area where there is very little foot and car traffic. As |
| mirrors and brake lights. | | | | much as possible, look for an isolated area with |
| Special Driving Course | | | | paved roads. A quad bike is a powerful vehicle, and |
| Some states require the vehicle to be registered, and | | | | accidents are common, even with experienced |
| the driver must pass a special course on ATV quads. | | | | drivers. Thus, practice carefully, and take your time in |
| The coverage of the course will include safety, | | | | learning the ropes of driving your quad before hitting |
| protective gear, and the riding maneuvers allowed. It | | | | the roads. |