Common misunderstandings:
- All riders under 18 years old must wear a DOT-approved helmet. Bicycle helmets are not acceptable.
- Children that are still using a 5 point harness car seat or booster seat in an automobile do NOT have any special requirements for riding UTVs other than the normal DOT-approved helmet and wearing a seat belt.
- FYI: I (Krystle Holt) personally called the Wisconsin DNR this morning (March 25th, 2024) and asked specifically if a 5 point harness car seat or booster seat could be used in a UTV. The man I spoke to (Casey) said that YES, you CAN use a 5 point harness car seat in a UTV as long as it is securely (tight with the belt locked) seat belted in (as you would your car). Booster seats can also be used, but are not seat belted in. Smaller children should at the very least use a booster seat to allow for the seat belt to be more at the chest level of the child.
- FYI: I (Krystle Holt) personally called the Wisconsin DNR this morning (March 25th, 2024) and asked specifically if a 5 point harness car seat or booster seat could be used in a UTV. The man I spoke to (Casey) said that YES, you CAN use a 5 point harness car seat in a UTV as long as it is securely (tight with the belt locked) seat belted in (as you would your car). Booster seats can also be used, but are not seat belted in. Smaller children should at the very least use a booster seat to allow for the seat belt to be more at the chest level of the child.
- ATV/UTV headlights must be on at ALL times.
- Passengers are only allowed on machines sold as 2 or more person machines.
- ATV drivers must be at least 12 years old, have completed an ATV safety class, and received their DNR ATV Certification.
- UTV drivers must be at least 16 years old, have completed an ATV safety class, and received their DNR ATV Certification.
- You may not ride on or in ditches of any state roads unless specifically marked ATV route.