ATV safety training requirements

Ages 10 – 15:

  • Youth ages 10 – 15 first complete the ATV Safety Online Course at ATVcourse.com.
     
  • Next, attend a Hands-on Safety class:  Students ages 10- 15 must register for a Hands-On ATV Safety Training class located on our Class Calendar (below).  A fee may be collected by the instructor.

    o The Hands-On training includes: Basic ATV operation; protecting the environment; common ATV parts and controls; MN rules and laws; responsible ATV riding skills for trail riding, and practicing/demonstrating skills on an ATV course. *Student must be fitted to the ATV they will be operating.
     
  • Students can print their ATV Safety Certificate from the DNR website after passing the Hands-On class. Instructions are provided during class (includes DNR fee of $10). The ATV Certificate becomes valid at age 12. 

Ages 16 and older

Anyone born after July 1, 1987, and who is 16 years or older, must complete the ATV safety online course at ATVcourse.com (and pay all necessary fees online) to meet certification requirements. They are not required to attend the ATV safety hands-on class.

Alternate ATV safety training

Proof of completion of the ATV Rider Course offered by the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute is adequate to meet the safety certificate requirements. The fee for the course is $55.

Are you a parent of a child 6 – 9 years old?

Youth ages 6 – 9 years of age may complete the free study guide at ATV Free Study Guide.

  • Free course designed to provide 6 –9 year olds with introductory and basic ATV safety information.
  • No riding performance course offered with this course. 
  • No certification upon completion of the study guide course.

Courses

To view detailed information about a class or field day, click on its title.

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DateTitleLocationCounty
09/07/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassSt. StephenStearns
09/07/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassBaudetteLake of the Woods
09/07/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassPierzMorrison
09/08/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassSauk CentreStearns
09/08/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassFoleyBenton
09/14/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassWillow RiverPine
09/14/24ATV Safety Hybrid Class ClassTwo InletsBecker
09/15/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassWadenaWadena
09/15/24ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ AMCoon RapidsAnoka
09/15/24ATV Safety Hybrid Class ~ PMCoon RapidsAnoka
09/17/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassHarrisChisago
09/21/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassWillmarKandiyohi
09/21/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassDetroit LakesBecker
09/22/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassGoodhueGoodhue
09/28/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassTwo HarborsLake
10/01/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassMaple LakeWright
10/12/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassBarnumCarlton
10/13/24ATV Safety Hybrid ClassSt. PeterNicollet

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