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Posted by: reconranger
We have have been asked by the law enforcement agencies to remind you of a law that has been on the books since 1988. The law deals with children under the age of 18 operating an ATV in California.
The law reads as follows:
"38503. No person under the age of 18 years, on and after January 1, 1990, shall operate an all-terrain vehicle on public lands of this state unless the person satisfies one of the following conditions:
(a) The person is taking a prescribed safety training course under the direct supervision of a certified all-terrain vehicle safety instructor.
(b) The person is under the direct supervision of an adult who has in their possession an appropriate safety certificate issued by this state, or issued under the authority of another state.
(c) The person has in possession an appropriate safety certificate issued by this state or issued under the authority of another state.
Added Ch. 881, Stats. 1987. Effective January 1, 1988."
If you have taken the course offered by the ATV Safety Institute, please make sure you bring your certificate with you (or at least a copy of it). If you no longer have your certificate, contact them and they can tell you how you can obtain a duplicate. If you have never taken the course, we urge you to consider enrolling so you can be compliant with the CA law.
If you have purchased an ATV new from a dealer you can take the course at no charge, otherwise there is a fee for the course. Contact the ASI for more information or to schedule yourself or your children for a course at 800 887 2887.
Best regards,
The ASA (American Sand Association)
