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.

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Courses

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

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05/18/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Albany Stearns
05/18/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Detroit Lakes Becker
05/18/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Clearbrook Clearwater
05/21/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Maple Lake Wright
06/01/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Fergus Falls Otter Tail
06/01/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Rush City Chisago
06/01/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Akeley Hubbard
06/01/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Rushmore Nobles
06/01/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Willmar Kandiyohi
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AM Grand Rapids Itasca
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PM Grand Rapids Itasca
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 1:00 PM Walker Cass
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 9:00 AM Walker Cass
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Farmington Dakota
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Mankato Blue Earth
06/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Henning Otter Tail
06/09/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class New Ulm Brown
06/09/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Farmington Dakota
06/09/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 10:00 AM Prior Lake Scott
06/09/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 2:00 PM Prior Lake Scott
06/09/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class South Haven Wright
06/15/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Aitkin Aitkin
06/15/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Stacy Anoka
06/22/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Ironton Crow Wing
06/29/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Faribault Rice
07/13/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AM Mankato Blue Earth
07/13/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PM Mankato Blue Earth
07/20/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AM Grand Rapids Itasca
07/20/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PM Grand Rapids Itasca
08/10/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Albany Stearns
08/11/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Lafayette Nicollet
08/17/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Farmington Dakota
09/08/24 ATV Safety Field Day Class Sauk Centre Stearns

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