Ride Right

Ride Right
on Designated Trails and Areas
Know where you’re permitted to ride.
Respect closed areas and private property.
Avoid wet areas and waterways. They are a vital
resource for many plants and animals.
If you must cross water, ride carefully and only at
designated spots.
Call ATV Enrollment Express
toll-free at (800) 887-2887 to
find out if you are eligible for free
ATV training or to enroll in the
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Respect the Rights of all Trail Use
Respect the rights of others on trails.
One little blip of the throttle can leave a
shower of gravel or a cloud of dust - and
an enemy behind you.
Respect seasonal closures. Animals need
time to reproduce and raise their young
undisturbed.
View animals from a distance. When they
flee they use valuable energy reserves.
Riding off trails can destroy animal burrows and
spread noxious weeds that damage habitats and
kill native plants.
Remember, you’re an
ambassador for the sport!
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Remember, cutting switchbacks and taking
shortcuts damages trails and causes erosion.
Slow down then stop when you meet riders on
horseback. Avoid sudden movements. Take your
helmet off, while stationary, so the horse can
recognize you as human.
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Off-highway riding is a great
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Make the Right Impression
Let’s face it. Noise annoys.
Know the sound limits where you ride.
Many clubs have sound meters to help you
keep it down.
Maintain your exhaust system. Remember,
noise doesn’t equal horsepower. Too little
exhaust back-pressure can actually cause
less power and engine damage.
Keep your RPM and speed down and steady
when you’re around non-riders.
Always use a spark arrester. It doesn’t
sacrifice power, but can save the forest
from fires.
Protect your right to ride. Remember, less
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Ride Responsibly
is produced as a public service through a
partnership of the following organizations:
and Protect YOUR RIGHT to Ride!
Know where you’re
permitted to ride and
where you’re not. Respect
private property and
closed areas.
www.mic.org
(949) 727-4211
www.svia.org
Share the trails and
make friends with other
trail users.
Be part of the solution.
Volunteer to help maintain
trails and protect our natural resources.
Join an organized club in your area.
www.arra-access.com
www.nohvcc.org
Protect your right to ride. Remember, less sound equals more ground.
If you “pack it in, pack it out.” Trash is an eyesore and it attracts scavengers that endanger other wildlife.
Remember, even biodegradable materials such as food scraps take time to break down.
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