For those of you in Arizona, or even those from out of Arizona who are planning on riding on Arizona State Trust Land, you will be required to have in your possession a valid Arizona State Trust Land Permit.
Click HERE to download the permit.
Also, you can take a moment to read the Guide To Arizona Off-Highway Vehicle Laws, Rules, and Regulations.
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Arizona off-road books
I would recommend two book s
(1)Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails
By Charles A. Wells
http://4x4books.com/az.htm
(2)Arizona Backcountry Adventures
By Peter Massey And Jeanne Wilson
Plus this book Includes GPS Coordinates.
http://4x4books.com/az.htm
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Arizona traffic laws that apply to ATVS
The following tip is an overview of Arizona traffic laws found in Arizona Revised Statues, Title 28.
Title 28 contains all traffic laws of the state, and this overview highlights those which are applicable to ATVs.
This overview should not be considered legal advice. It is intended to be used as a reference guide so you can be informed of applicable laws. After each section, I have included a brief sentence that tells what the section addresses.
You can access the complete text of each statute by going to the following website:
www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/28
Definitions
28-101.3 Defines an "all terrain vehicle".
28-101.13 Defines a "county highway".
28-101.18 Defines a "driver".
28-101.26 Defines "local authority".
28-101.30 Defines a "motor vehicle".
28-101.35 Defines an "off-road recreational vehicle".
28-101.47 Defines a "state highway".
28-101.48 Defines a "state route".
28-101.49 Defines a "street" or "highway".
Driver/Operator License requirements
28-3151.A Requires operators to have a license and proper endorsement. Note: A quad doesn't require a motorcycle endorsement, a three wheeler does.
28-3169.A Drivers must have their license in possession when operating.
28-1595 Operators must stop for police when instructed and produce evidence of identity. This is a criminal offense and failure to comply with this section can get you arrested.
Registration/Plate requirements
28-2153 Vehicles operated on highways are required to be registered. Subsection D lists exemptions to registration requirements and D.9 addresses ATVs operated on dirt roads in unincorporated areas. This exemption causes much debate as to wether registation is required in some areas.
28-2354 Explains display requirements for license plates.
28-2512 Explains "RV" plate rules. Note: "RV" are basically good for vehicle identification and nothing else. They are not valid for highway use.
28-2532 This section is the one you'll be cited for if you're operating on a road where plates are required.
Financial Responsibility (Insurance)
28-4135 This section explains financial responsibility requirements for vehicles. If you operate on a road where license plates are required, liability insurance is also required.
Required Equipment
28-892 This is the only equipment section that specifically addresses ATVs. It says that you can't carry a passenger unless the ATV was designed for a passenger.
28-924 Headlamp requirement
28-925 Tail lamps requirement
28-926 Stop lamps requirement
28-952 Brakes requirement
28-953 Brake inspection may be required
28-954 Horn requirement
28-955 Muffler requirement
28-964 Misc. requirements as follows:
* Helment requirement for operators and passengers under
18 years of age.
* Glasses/windshield requirement.
* Mirror,seat, footrests required.
* Seat,footrests and handrails for passengers.
* Handlebar height limitations
Off Highway Vehicle Section
Sections 28-1171 through 28-1176 address OHV specific laws, including where the OHV recreation fund. The most applicable statute to operating your ATV is 28-1174.
28-1174 Makes it a criminal offense to "drive an off-highway vehicle with reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property".
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How our state works is that your ride would need to have "Street Legal" plates to ride on any pavement and most if not all maintained dirt roads and Forest Service roads which have horizontal signage.
Other wise all the rides are required to have RV plates to ride everywhere else such as BLM land, State Land, Forest Service roads and trails with vertical signage, etc.
I would recommend two book s
(1)Guide to Arizona Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails
By Charles A. Wells
http://4x4books.com/az.htm
(2)Arizona Backcountry Adventures
By Peter Massey And Jeanne Wilson
Plus this book Includes GPS Coordinates.
http://4x4books.com/az.htm
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Arizona traffic laws that apply to ATVS
The following tip is an overview of Arizona traffic laws found in Arizona Revised Statues, Title 28.
Title 28 contains all traffic laws of the state, and this overview highlights those which are applicable to ATVs.
This overview should not be considered legal advice. It is intended to be used as a reference guide so you can be informed of applicable laws. After each section, I have included a brief sentence that tells what the section addresses.
You can access the complete text of each statute by going to the following website:
www.azleg.state.az.us/ars/28
Definitions
28-101.3 Defines an "all terrain vehicle".
28-101.13 Defines a "county highway".
28-101.18 Defines a "driver".
28-101.26 Defines "local authority".
28-101.30 Defines a "motor vehicle".
28-101.35 Defines an "off-road recreational vehicle".
28-101.47 Defines a "state highway".
28-101.48 Defines a "state route".
28-101.49 Defines a "street" or "highway".
Driver/Operator License requirements
28-3151.A Requires operators to have a license and proper endorsement. Note: A quad doesn't require a motorcycle endorsement, a three wheeler does.
28-3169.A Drivers must have their license in possession when operating.
28-1595 Operators must stop for police when instructed and produce evidence of identity. This is a criminal offense and failure to comply with this section can get you arrested.
Registration/Plate requirements
28-2153 Vehicles operated on highways are required to be registered. Subsection D lists exemptions to registration requirements and D.9 addresses ATVs operated on dirt roads in unincorporated areas. This exemption causes much debate as to wether registation is required in some areas.
28-2354 Explains display requirements for license plates.
28-2512 Explains "RV" plate rules. Note: "RV" are basically good for vehicle identification and nothing else. They are not valid for highway use.
28-2532 This section is the one you'll be cited for if you're operating on a road where plates are required.
Financial Responsibility (Insurance)
28-4135 This section explains financial responsibility requirements for vehicles. If you operate on a road where license plates are required, liability insurance is also required.
Required Equipment
28-892 This is the only equipment section that specifically addresses ATVs. It says that you can't carry a passenger unless the ATV was designed for a passenger.
28-924 Headlamp requirement
28-925 Tail lamps requirement
28-926 Stop lamps requirement
28-952 Brakes requirement
28-953 Brake inspection may be required
28-954 Horn requirement
28-955 Muffler requirement
28-964 Misc. requirements as follows:
* Helment requirement for operators and passengers under
18 years of age.
* Glasses/windshield requirement.
* Mirror,seat, footrests required.
* Seat,footrests and handrails for passengers.
* Handlebar height limitations
Off Highway Vehicle Section
Sections 28-1171 through 28-1176 address OHV specific laws, including where the OHV recreation fund. The most applicable statute to operating your ATV is 28-1174.
28-1174 Makes it a criminal offense to "drive an off-highway vehicle with reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property".
**********************************************************************8
How our state works is that your ride would need to have "Street Legal" plates to ride on any pavement and most if not all maintained dirt roads and Forest Service roads which have horizontal signage.
Other wise all the rides are required to have RV plates to ride everywhere else such as BLM land, State Land, Forest Service roads and trails with vertical signage, etc.
Great info to know... 
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