ATVs in Maine
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ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES ( ATV ) REGISTRATION FEES
RESIDENTS NONRESIDENTS ANTIQUE ATV
$ 70 * Prior to registration , sales or use taxes are due .
Season : $ 115 * 7-Day : $ 100 *
$ 45 * Residents ** & Nonresidents
The season registration for an ATV is valid for one year , commencing on July 1st of each year . * Plus agent fee . ** Antique ATVs must be registered through the MDIFW Augusta office ( in-person or via mail ).
AGE REQUIREMENTS *** A person under 10 years of age may not operate an ATV .
A person 10 years of age or older but under 16 years of age may not operate an ATV unless that person has successfully completed a training course approved by the department and is accompanied by an adult . Proof of having completed a training course must be presented for inspection upon request of a law enforcement officer .
A person under 16 years of age may not cross a public way maintained for travel unless the crossing is in accordance with section 13157-A , subsection 6 , paragraph A ( page 11 ) and the person satisfies the requirements of 13154-A , subsection 3 ( page 9 ).
*** This does not apply to the operation of an ATV on a ) Land on which the operator is domiciled ; b ) Land owned or leased by the operator ’ s parent or guardian ; or c ) A safety training site approved by the department .
DEFINITIONS
RESIDENT means a citizen of the United States or a person who is not a citizen of the United States who has been domiciled in the State for one year who :
• if registered to vote , is registered in Maine .
• if licensed to drive a motor vehicle , has applied for or possesses a Maine driver ’ s license .
• Has registered in Maine any motor vehicles they own that are located within the state .
• is in compliance with Maine income tax laws .
• is a full-time student at a Maine college or university who satisfies above requirements .
NON-RESIDENT means a person who does not fall within the definition of a resident .
LAWS & RULES
All-Terrain Vehicle ( ATV )
FREE ATV WEEKEND : AUGUST 16-18 , 2024 During Free ATV weekend a nonresident may operate in Maine on an ATV that is not registered in Maine if the nonresident ’ s ATV has a valid registration from another state or a Canadian province .
Title 12 , Chapter 933
§ 13001 – Definitions
As used in this subpart , unless the context otherwise indicates , the following terms have the following meanings .
Accompanied by adult . “ Accompanied by an adult ” means , with respect to operation of an ATV , within visual and voice contact and under the effective control of a child ’ s parent or guardian or another person 21 years of age or older .
All-terrain vehicle or ATV . “ All-terrain vehicle ” or “ ATV ” means a motor- driven ,
LAWS & RULES : ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE ( ATV )
off-road , recreational vehicle that was originally designed by the manufacturer for and is capable of cross-country travel . “ All-terrain vehicle ” or “ ATV ” includes , but is not limited to , a multitrack , multiwheel or low-pressure tire vehicle ; a motorcycle or related 2-wheel , 3-wheel or belt-driven vehicle ; an amphibious machine ; or other means of transportation deriving motive power from a source other than muscle or wind . For purposes of this subpart , “ all-terrain vehicle ” or “ ATV ” does not include a motor vehicle as defined in Title 29-A , section 101 , subsection 42 . ( An oversized ATV is wider than 65 inches or weighs more than 2,000 pounds , for the full definition of oversized ATV please see § 13155 .)
Alpine tundra . “ Alpine tundra ” means high elevation , treeless areas beyond the timberline that are dominated by low herbaceous or shrubby vegetation and , specifically , areas that are designated as alpine tundra by the Department of Agriculture , Conservation and Forestry by rule pursuant to Title 5 , chapter 375 , subchapter 2 .
Antique all-terrain vehicle or antique ATV . “ Antique all-terrain vehicle ” or “ antique ATV ” means an all-terrain vehicle more than 25 years old that is substantially maintained in its original or restored condition . Enforcement Fund established under section 10258 .
Dwelling . “ Dwelling ” means any building used as a permanent residence or place of domicile .
2023-24 STATE OF MAINE SUMMARY OF LAWS & RULES ATV & SNOWMOBILE