Dirt Bike Laws: All 50 States Of USA

Written by Md. Saifur Rahman in Beginner Info

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Want to know the specific dirt bike laws of your state? Don’t worry my friend. You’ve landed on the right place. 

It is the first time you will read an article where all 50 states’ dirt bike laws are included. I can bet that no one has written yet such a specified article on the dirt bike laws. I do deep research on every state’s dirt bike laws through long periods. I read all 50 states’ dirt bike-related sections of the laws, articles, books, and other documents. 

Dirt Bike Laws Of 50 States: 

You already know how much effort I put into writing this article. When writing this article, I have also consulted with a few dirt bike law experts for their opinions. So, read this article attentively to enrich your knowledge on the ‘Dirt Bike Laws. 

1. Arkansas Dirt Bike Laws:

Arkansas has very specific laws on dirt bikes. In Arkansas, a dirt bike rider cannot ride it on public roads until the rider makes it street legal. But the rider can ride their dirt bikes legally on their private property, neighborhoods, trails, and other specific places. 

A 12 years teenager can ride a dirt bike in Arkansas under the supervision of an adult. By following their motor vehicle laws, a rider can make his/her dirt bike street legal in Arkansas.

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2. Alaska Dirt Bike Laws:

In Alaska, a rider gets permission to ride his/her dirt bike or other off-road vehicles under the 3 conditions. 

These conditions are: if too much snow makes it impossible to ride other motor vehicles on the roads or, if the highway, road is designated for off-road vehicles riding and to cross. 

But the riders will not get permission to ride their dirt bikes and other road vehicles in the median area of Alaska. The ‘Alaska Motor Vehicle Laws’ are very conservative for dirt bikes. It is too difficult for an owner to make his/her dirt bike street legal here. 

Only a few specific model dirt bikes get the permission of street legal. Owners need to spend a massive amount of money installing or updating different parts of their dirt bikes. Owners need to apply formally for making their dirt bikes street legal in Alaska.

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3. Arizona Dirt Bike Laws:

Arizona is among only a few states where laws are very much liberal for dirt bikes. Using an OHV sticker, a rider can ride his/her dirt bike on the public streets of Arizona. But to get an OHV sticker, riders must need to make their dirt bikes street legal through a legal procedure. Without protective headgear, an under eighteen person cannot ride dirt bikes on Arizona’s public roads or lands.

Without OHV, riders are allowed to ride their dirt bikes in off-roads, private properties, trails, and other earmarked places where they have legal permission to ride. An owner can easily complete the OHV registration by changing or updating a few parts of the existing dirt bike. 

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4. Alabama Dirt Bike Laws:

In Alabama, it is completely illegal to ride a dirt bike on public roads instead of private properties, off-roads, or government approved trails and tracks. Though it is not an easy task for the riders to make their dirt bikes street legal in Alabama, they can still apply. 

After getting the approval, a rider is eligible to ride his/her dirt bike on the public roads of Alabama. To apply for road-legal permission in Alabama, a dirt bike owner requires to submit his/her title, driving license, national ID, registration papers, bill of sale, or other asking documents photocopies to the local DMV. 

Those dirt bikes are designed for only roadway riding, they will prioritize issuing road-legal permission. After getting the authorities’ approval, dirt bike owners receive license plates. This whole registration procedure will cost a certain amount of money. 

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5. California Dirt Bike Laws:

‘Motor Vehicle Laws of California’ are not dirt bike-friendly enough. A rider is not allowed to ride his/her dirt bikes on public streets or highways. Riders can legally ride their dirt bikes on the off-roads, personal properties, backyard, trails, and tracks. 

To make dirt bikes eligible for the public street or highways legal, the owner needs to go through a process. In some cases, this legalization process is too costly for a dirt bike owner. Only those dirt bikes with ‘California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) permission get access for on-road riding in California.

CARB’s issuing a green emissions sticker as a sign of street-legal permission. Usually, new models of well-manufactured dirt bikes are majority to get permission for on-road riding. For the old models’ dirt bikes, CARB often issued seasonal approval. No one under 14 is eligible to ride dirt bikes on the public streets or highways of California.

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6. Colorado Dirt Bike Laws:

Dirt bikes are often not getting permission for riding on the public roads or highways of Colorado except for emergencies and agricultural purposes of use. In fact, the riders must require consent from Outdoor Recreation and the Colorado Division of Parks to ride their dirt bikes on the trails. These departments issue an Off-Highway Vehicle which is known as OHV. 

Without OHV, no one is allowed to ride their dirt bikes outside the off-roads in Colorado. To get OHV, an owner of the dirt bike needs to apply for registration. When the registration process of a dirt bike completes, the authority issues an OHV for one year. In each year, riders should renew their OHV for riding dirt bikes legally on the roads. 

The overall registration process of dirt bikes in Colorado will cost around $30. When the registration process is done, the state will give a sticker to the owner that he/she needs to place on the dirt bikes. If someone is caught in Colorado without OHV, he/she will be fined more than $50.

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7. Connecticut Dirt Bike Laws:

According to the ‘Connecticut Motor Vehicles Laws,’ anyone cannot ride a dirt bike on public roads or highways without making it street legal. Riders are allowed to ride their dirt bikes on private property and the trails. 

But for riding dirt bikes on private property, riders must require written permission from the landowners or their agents. It is a completely illegal and punishable offense in Connecticut to ride a dirt bike on someone’s property without their written permission. 

To get permission for on-road riding, a dirt bike owner requires updating or installing Department Of Transportation (DOT) approved headlights, brakes, tires, and other pieces of equipment. Dirt bikes that are harmful to the environment are never considered for use on public roads or highways in Connecticut.

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8. Delaware Dirt Bike Laws:

In Delaware, a rider cannot ride his/her dirt bike by creating disturbances to the neighbors and wildlife. If someone breaks these rules, he/she will be fined around $2,000. Without the authorities’ permission, riders are not allowed to ride dirt bikes on Delaware’s public roads or highways. 

Riders are bound to abide by the rules, such as speed limit, install or update required pieces of equipment while riding dirt bikes on the public streets or highways of Delaware. From sunset to sunrise, riders need to display both lighted headlights and taillight. 

Dirt bike riders should be careful about the properties and wildlife of their riding roadways. Teenagers of Delaware are allowed to ride dirt bikes only under the direct supervision of an adult person. 

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9. Florida Dirt Bike Laws:

In Florida, dirt bikes are considered one kind of motorcycle. With the proper documents and equipment, riders get permission to ride their dirt bikes on public streets or highways. Riders are also required to have a driving license while riding dirt bikes on public roads. Without the license, riders are allowed to ride dirt bikes on private properties, off-roads, and trails.

Riders cannot ride his/her dirt bikes more than 35 miles per hour on public streets or highways. No one under 16 years old will be allowed to ride dirt bikes in Florida’s on-roads. Only a license holder driver is eligible to become the supervisor of minor dirt bike riders.  

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10. Georgia Dirt Bike Laws:

In Georgia, dirt bike laws are pretty separated from most other states. According to the state’s laws of Georgia, both off-roads and on-roads motor vehicles are governed by the same traffic rules. That means dirt bikes are considered motorcycles. Both dirt bikes and motorcycle riders need to follow similar traffic rules while riding on-roads of Georgia.

Here, a rider can ride his/her dirt bikes on public roads under some terms and conditions. Even in some situations, riders do not require an inspection certificate or license plate to ride their dirt bikes. However, it is generally illegal to ride dirt bikes on Georgia’s public roads until it is registered.

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11. Hawaii Dirt Bike Laws:

In Hawaii, riders are allowed to ride their dirt bikes on the trails, tracks, private properties, off-roads, and other earmarked areas without any license or registration. But, when he/she is going to ride a dirt bike on the on-roads, then it is mandatory to register the dirt bike and driving license for the riders.

Riders should follow the traffic rules while riding dirt bikes and must ride under the speed limits. No one can bear illegal alcohol, drugs, or weapons on dirt bikes while riding on an on-road or off-road. Without the United States Forest Service (USFS) approved spark arrestor, a dirt bike will not get permission to ride on Hawaii’s public trails, highways, or streets. 

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12. Indiana Dirt Bike Laws:

Without proper documents and the permission of legal authorities, no dirt bikes are eligible for riding on Indiana’s public roads or highways. But, except for any legal papers or permissions, riders can still ride their dirt bikes in a limited-access road or highway, trail, or the off-roads. 

In Indiana, dirt bikes are not allowed to be used for transportation during extreme highway conditions, such as heavy snowfall, storms, or other natural disasters. To make dirt bikes street legal, it is mandatory to have a proper title with them.

Without the title registration process of dirt bikes will be lengthy and much difficult in Indiana. No one below 14 cannot be allowed to ride dirt bikes without the direct supervision of an adult. 

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13. Iowa Dirt Bike Laws:

To ride a dirt bike on the public roads or streets of Iowa, riders must require a valid driving license and registration. But for agricultural transfer purposes, riders may get permission to ride dirt bikes on public highways. 

Riders should be careful about the speed while riding his/her dirt bikes because aggressive driving is considered one kind of crime in Iowa. For registering dirt bikes in Iowa, riders should have installed or updated DOT approved headlights, brakes, and other pieces of equipment. 

In Iowa, no one under 12 years old is allowed without practical training to ride dirt bikes. But, under the direct supervision of a driving license holder, teenagers or children are allowed to ride their dirt bikes legally.

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14. Idaho Dirt Bike Laws:

Dirt bikes are illegal for riding on public roads or highways of Idaho. However, owners have the option to make their dirt bikes street legal by purchasing the registration stickers. The current fee of the registration sticker is $12.50, and it is available in dealerships, local shops, and online.

Registration stickers allow a rider to ride his/her dirt bikes or other off-road vehicles legally on the public roads or highways of this state. Still, dirt bikes are permitted to ride in the off-roads, neighborhoods, trails, and private properties without registration stickers.

Dirt bike riders under 18 cannot ride dirt bikes on the roads without wearing a protective safety helmet. For off-road riding, using a helmet is optional. In Idaho, carrying illegal drugs or weapons by dirt bikes is strictly prohibited and the carrier will be punished for this misdemeanor.

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15. Illinois Dirt Bike Laws:

Dirt bikes are not street legal in Illinois until it is properly registered and titled. After passing an inspection, dirt bikes are eligible for registration and getting a title. Dirt bikes must require DOT-approved tires, horns, turn signals, low and high headlight beams, rearview mirrors, brake lights, taillights, and license plate brackets to complete the registration and get the title.

Riders also require a driving license mandatorily for riding their dirt bikes on Illinois’s public streets or highways. For on-roads dirt bike riding, owners must update their ‘Off-Highway Vehicle Usage Stamp’ every year. This will cost $15 only. In private properties, riders do not require any written or verbal permission to ride their dirt bikes. 

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16. Kentucky Dirt Bike Laws:

Kentucky’s laws did not allow dirt bikes for riding on public roads or streets. Riders can ride their dirt bikes on the off-roads or private properties only when they have legal permission. However, if riders get permission to ride their dirt bikes on public roads or streets, they must follow the traffic rules properly.

In Kentucky, those whose age is under 12 cannot ride dirt bikes on the on-roads. Riders are also obliged to follow the speed limits while riding a dirt bike. Riders must require a valid driving license to ride dirt bikes on public highways legally. By spending $15, a rider can apply for the dirt bikes’ title. Having titles with the dirt bike enhances, there’s a chance of getting permission for the on-road riding.

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17. Kansas Dirt Bike Laws:

In Kansas, dirt bike riding is permitted on the public roads of a second or third-class city. Those cities below 15,000 residents have township and county roads listed as the second or third-class city. 

In this type of city, a rider is allowed to ride his/her dirt bikes without registration. For night riding, riders must use standard lights with their dirt bikes. Riders require a valid driving license to ride dirt bikes on the public roads of Kansas’s first-class cities. Without registration, they also do not get permission for on-road riding. 

In Kansas, dirt bikes are registered as motor vehicles. For off-road dirt bike riding, there are no specific restrictions. People of all ages have permission to ride dirt bikes in the off-roads of Kansas.

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18. Louisiana Dirt Bike Laws:

Generally, dirt bikes are not allowed to ride on the public roads of Louisiana. But with special permission, riders can make their dirt bikes street legal. Dirt bikes must require brakes, speedometer, headlights, taillights, and other necessary pieces of equipment. Dirt bike riders also require a driving license, insurances, titles, and a minimum of 21 years old to get permission for on-road riding.

In the off-road, private properties or specifically designated roads are open for Louisiana’s dirt bike riders. In these places, they can legally ride their dirt bikes without any restrictions. It is mandatory to get permission from the landowner when riding a dirt bike on someone’s property.

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19. Maine Dirt Bike Laws:

Trails, neighborhoods, private properties, and off-roads are the best places to ride dirt bikes in Maine. Without registration, dirt bikes are not allowed for riding on public roads or highways. For Maine residents, the registration fee is $33, and it is valid for one year. 

Riders need to renew their registration every year for legally riding their dirt bikes on the public roads of Maine. For off-roads dirt bike riding, there are no specific restrictions. Anyone can lawfully ride dirt bikes on the off-roads of Maine. Landowners’ permission is required to ride on someones’ private property.

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20. Maryland Dirt Bike Laws:

Those dirt bikes that are properly registered as a motorcycle are only allowed to ride on the public roads or highways of Maryland. For on-road riding, the registration sticker needs to be renewed annually. Headlights, red taillights, mufflers, protective headgear, and eye protection are required while riding a dirt bike on Maryland’s public streets.

Without registration stickers and those mandatory pieces of equipment, no one can ride their dirt bikes outside of the off-roads, trails, or private properties. Riders must require written permission from the property owner when riding dirt bikes on private properties. Minor dirt bike riders must ride under the direct supervision of a legal guardian with a valid driving license. 

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21. Massachusetts Dirt Bike Laws:

Under 18-year-old, a person needs to pass the recreation vehicle safety and responsibility course to get permission to ride dirt bikes on the public roads of Massachusetts. Registration is mandatory in this state for on-roads dirt bike riding, and it must be renewed every 2 years. Headlights, adequate muffler, red rear reflector, red rear light, registration plate, and valid driving license are also required for on-road riding. 

However,  riders are not required to maintain any strict rules while riding on off-roads. Riders can legally ride dirt bikes on the trails, neighborhoods, private properties, or other off-roads of Massachusetts. Carrying any illegal things in the dirt bikes is strictly prohibited by the laws of Massachusetts.

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22. Michigan Dirt Bike Laws:

Without title, registration, driving license, and proper safety equipment, dirt bikes are not allowed for on-roads riding in Michigan. But for off-road riding, riders do not mandatorily require all of these things. They can legally ride on the trails, neighborhoods, personal property, and off-roads.

Under the direct supervision of adults, an ORV safety certificate holder minor rider can ride dirt bikes in the on-roads of Michigan. Less than 10-year-old minor riders are only allowed to ride dirt bikes on his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ private properties.

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23. Minnesota Dirt Bike Laws:

For off-road riding, a rider just requires registering his/her dirt bikes in the Minnesota State Division of Natural Resources. Then they will provide a decal, and the rider must ensure that it will be visible to the others while riding. But for on-road dirt bike riding, a few rules and regulations will be applied.

Over 16 years old dirt bike riders mandatorily require a valid driving license and safety certificates for under 16. Without DOT-approved goggles, brakes, wheels, helmets, headlights, muffler, and other safety equipment, no one will get permission for on-roads riding in Minnesota. 

The safety equipment rules are the same for out-of-state riders. They are not required to register their dirt bikes in Minnesota. They just need a trail pass for riding dirt bikes legally in this state. The trail pass will cost $21, and it will become valid for one year.

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24. Mississippi Dirt Bike Laws:

In Mississippi, no off-road vehicles including dirt bikes, cannot be operated on public properties, such as wildlife areas, national forests, or state parks. But by fulfilling some conditions, riders will be allowed to ride their dirt bikes on these public properties. 

The conditions are: riders must require a valid driving license or a safety certificate, and wearing a crash helmet is mandatory for persons below 16 years old. If anyone occurs an accident in those public properties, he/she must be the subject of alcohol and drug testing. 

However, the most noticeable thing is that riding a dirt bike on the public roads or highways of Mississippi is completely illegal. No one can operate any off-road vehicles in the public streets of this state. Owners have no way to make their dirt bikes street legal for on-road riding.

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25. Missouri Dirt Bike Laws:

In Missouri, riders can make their dirt bikes street legal for on-road riding. To make a dirt bike street legal the owner requires to apply with the proper documents, such as title or other proof of ownership. DOT-approved equipment installed are also mandatory while seeking permission to ride dirt bikes on the public roads or highways of Missouri.

After the inspections, the local authorities of Missouri issue a decal to the dirt bike owners. It is mandatory to properly display the decal while riding a dirt bike on Missouri’s public roads or highways. The decal will cost $10, and it is valid for 3 years. Riders are not allowed to ride dirt bikes more than 30 miles per hour in the on-roads of Missouri. 

Minor riders should ride under the direct supervision of their parents or any adult person who has a valid driving license. There are no specific rules for off-roads dirt bike riding. Just needed permission from the property owner while riding dirt bikes in someone’s private lands.

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26. Montana Dirt Bike Laws:

Before riding dirt bikes on the public roads or lands of Montana, owners must make it street legal. To make a dirt bike street legal, owners need to manage the valid driving license and then update or install a few pieces of equipment of his/her dirt bike. Electric horns, brakes, rearview mirror, spark arrestor, muffler, stop lamp, functioning headlights, and license plate are mandatory for getting permission for on-roads riding in Montana. 

After that, owners can apply for the registration. Registered dirt bikes are eligible for on-roads riding in Montana. No registration is required for off-road dirt bike riding. Owners’ permission is needed for riding dirt bikes on private property, and an adult should supervise minor riders.

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27. Nebraska Dirt Bike Laws:

In Nebraska, riders are not generally allowed for on-roads riding unless they complete the registration. To register a dirt bike, riders require a driving license, insurance, install or update a few pieces of equipment, such as DOT-approved headlight, taillight, brakes, horns, wheels, and spark arrester. 

It is mandatory to display both the headlight and taillight while riding a dirt bike on Nebraska’s public roads or highways at night. Riders cannot ride over 30 mph speed while riding dirt bikes on the on-roads. Neighborhoods, private properties, trails, and off-roads are open for dirt bike riding. In these places, anyone can ride their dirt bikes legally without any formalities. 

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28. Nevada Dirt Bike Laws:

Riders can ride their dirt bikes on Nevada’s public roads or highways by adequately registering them.  With the registration, riders require a valid driving license and safety equipment to ride a dirt bike in the on-roads. Minimum 16 years old are required to ride dirt bikes in Nevada’s on-roads. The dirt bike registration process starts with the submission of an application. 

After receiving the application, authorities inspect, and after that they give the green signal for on-roads dirt bike riding. The rules and restrictions are limited for off-road dirt bike riding. A rider can legally ride his/her dirt bikes in private properties, neighborhoods, trails, and specifically designed streets. 

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29. North Carolina Dirt Bike Laws:

According to North Carolina’s laws, for public street dirt bike riding registration, installing proper safety equipment and a valid driving license are mandatory. North Carolina has the same traffic rules for both motorcycles and dirt bikes. At the same time, proper safety gear is necessary for on-road dirt bike riding. 

A driving license is not mandatory while riding a dirt bike in the personal properties, trails, neighborhoods, specifically designed streets, and off-roads. Direct supervision of an adult person is needed for the minor dirt bike riders of North Carolina. Using dirt bikes for any unlawful purposes is strictly forbidden by the laws of this state.

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30. New York Dirt Bike Laws:

Across the USA, New York has the strictest laws for dirt bikes. Though purchasing a dirt bike is not illegal, owners have minimal space to ride it. A rider cannot register his/her dirt bikes and ride them on any public parks, roads, streets, or highways of New York. Those caught with a dirt bike in any on-roads of this state will be fined or sent in jail.

In New York, there is a shortage of public trails that’s why private properties are the only best option for dirt bikes riding legally. A minor rider is allowed to ride dirt bikes only in such lands owned by his/her guardian or parents.

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31. New Mexico Dirt Bike Laws:

In New Mexico, riders can make their dirt bike street legal for on-road riding. Having a title is the most important thing to make a dirt bike street legal. Installing proper safety equipment also requires permission for street riding. After inspection, the local DMV will issue a sticker, and riders must display this sticker while riding his/her dirt bikes on the public streets or highways of New Mexico.

Below 10 years old riders require the direct supervision of an adult person who has a valid driving license. Trails, neighborhoods, private properties, and off-roads are the places of New Mexico where a rider can ride his/her dirt bike legally without doing any formalities.

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32. New Jersey Dirt Bike Laws:

Riders have to register his/her dirt bike to get the permission of riding on New Jersey’s public lands, roads, or water. The dirt bikes registration fee is $50, and it should be renewed yearly. For on-road riding, riders also require a valid driving license with insurance. 

Completing the vehicle safety course is mandatory for under 18 years old dirt bike riders. However, while riders ride dirt bikes on off-roads, personal properties, trails, or neighborhoods, they do not require such legal formalities. Carrying a passenger and illegal drugs or weapons is prohibited by the laws of New Jersey. 

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33. North Dakota Dirt Bike Laws:

Making a dirt bike legal for public land riding, a rider must register it in any North Dakota Department of Transportation’s statewide office. The registration application should include the full name and address of the owners with the model of his/her dirt bike. 

In North Dakota, the application fee for dirt bike registration is $20 for the residents. Those dirt bikes are registered outside of this state. In that case, owners are required to purchase non-resident land access and public trails permits, which will cost $10. It is always legal to ride a dirt bike on the off-roads of North Dakota.

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34. New Hampshire Dirt Bike Laws:

In New Hampshire, dirt bikes are not allowed to ride in public lands or roads unless riders have special permission. Riders also require to register dirt bikes while riding outside of his/her property. Those riders’ driving licenses is suspended in any province of Canada, they are also not allowed to ride dirt bikes on the on-roads of New Hampshire.

While riding dirt bikes on someone’s property, it must require written permission from the landowner. Minor riders must wear a helmet with eye protection during riding and not be allowed to carry any passenger in his/her dirt bike.

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Dirt bikes are not allowed to ride on the public roads, highways, or lands of Ohio. To register, the owner needs to submit an application providing with the personal information including the model number of his/her dirt bike. Installing or updating safety pieces of equipment and driving licenses is also mandatory for on-roads dirt bike riding.

35. Ohio Dirt Bike Laws:

Off-roads, trails, and private properties are the legal places in Ohio for dirt bike riding. Goggles and helmet both are mandatory while riding dirt bikes in any trial of this state. Below, the 16 years old riders must ride dirt bikes under the direct supervision of a driving license holder adult person.

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36. Oklahoma Dirt Bike Laws:

Riding dirt bikes on the public roads or highways of Oklahoma is not generally allowed. But under some conditions, riders can ride a dirt bike on the street of state park and such public lands, which the county commissioner permits. During riding in those public areas, a valid driving license and installing proper safety equipment are also required. 

Riders should obey the speed limit while riding dirt bikes on the on-roads of Oklahoma. Usually, there is no restriction applied for off-road dirt bike riding. A rider can comfortably enjoy his/her rides on the private properties, trails, neighborhoods, and other off-roads of Oklahoma.

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37. Oregon Dirt Bike Laws:

Those dirt bikes are recognized as street legal, they are allowed to ride in the public highways or lands of Oregon. But to make a dirt bike street legal, owners have to fulfill the state’s requirements.  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved dirt bikes are only eligible for street riding. And it is also mandatory to install the DOT-approved pieces of equipment. 

16 years old riders are allowed to ride dirt bikes on the public lands of Oregon. But less than 16 years old, riders are allowed to ride under the direct supervision of those over 18. Riding dirt bikes on public lands is entirely illegal for below 7 years old persons.

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38. Pennsylvania Dirt Bike Laws:

In Pennsylvania, the title is mandatory for all dirt bikes. Registration is only required for street riding. Generally, riding a dirt bike on the public roads or highways of Pennsylvania is illegal. However, by making dirt bikes, street-legal riders can ride them in both on-roads and off-roads. 

Under the age of 8, persons cannot ride a dirt bike in state-owned land. Age between 8-15 needs the direct supervision of their guardians while riding dirt bikes in public lands. 

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39. Rhode Island Dirt Bike Laws:

In Rhode Island, it is completely illegal to ride a dirt bike on public streets or highways. In fact, without the written permission of landowners, a rider cannot be allowed to ride on private properties. If someone is caught while doing that, he/she would be fined up to $100.

However, there are some amazing off-road trails in Rhode Island where a rider can legally enjoy his/her dirt bike riding. Like motorcycles, registration is mandatory for all dirt bikes of this state.  

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40. South Carolina Dirt Bike Laws:

Owners will receive the title after registering his/her dirt bikes in South Carolina. Though it is optional, having a title always works as a legal document. Owners are required to apply with the $15 fee for registering his/her dirt bike.

Under the age of 6, no one is allowed to ride dirt bikes on South Carolina’s roads. Riders also require proper safety gear and a valid driving license while riding dirt bikes on the public lands of South Carolina. The age restriction will not be applied to private property dirt bike riding.

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41. South Dakota Dirt Bike Laws:

Those dirt bikes have both registration and titles, these are allowed to ride on the on-roads of South Dakota under some conditions. To ride dirt bikes on the on-roads, having a driving license and insurance are mandatory for the riders. Age restriction is also applied while riding on the public lands of South Dakota.

Without proper documents and eligibility, no one can ride a dirt bike on  the public streets or highways of South Dakota. However, the rules are much flexible for the off-roads, private properties, and trails of dirt bike riding.

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42. Tennessee Dirt Bike Laws:

In Tennessee, riders can ride their dirt bike on a two-lane highway and are allowed to cross the highway. However, riders can legally ride their dirt bikes on this state’s public roads or highways by making it street legal.

Wearing a helmet and proper safety gear are mandatory for the riders. Installing taillights and headlights are required while riding a dirt bike on the public highways of Tennessee. According to Tennessee’s laws, the registration of dirt bikes is optional only for off-roads riding.

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43. Texas Dirt Bike Laws:

Texas is among such states which has the dirt bikes’ owner-friendly laws. In this state, a rider can ride his/her dirt bike on the on-roads by making it street legal. To make a dirt bike street legal, owners need to install or update a few mechanical parts. Some paperwork is also required to complete the registration process.

In Texas, a dirt bike must require DOT-approved headlights, taillights, horns, fuel tanks, tires, and rearview mirrors to recognize street legal. After updating or installing all of these mechanical parts, a dirt bike owner can apply to make his/her dirt bike street legal. Purchasing an OHV decal at $16 is also necessary while riding dirt bikes on the main roads of Texas.

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44. Utah Dirt Bike Laws:

In Utah, registration is mandatory for all dirt bikes. But those owners who want to ride their dirt bikes on the on-roads require installing or updating a few pieces of DOT-approved equipment, such as headlight, taillight, tires, rearview mirrors, turn signals, and the horns.

By making a dirt bike street, legal riders can ride it on Utah’s public roads or highways. DOT-approved pieces of equipment are not necessary for off-roads dirt bike riding.

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45. Vermont Dirt Bike Laws:

By installing DOT approved headlight, brake light, speedometer, horn, and tires, anyone can easily make his/her dirt bike street legal in Vermont. A street-legal dirt bike is allowed to ride on all public roads or highways of this state. For on-roads, a rider must need a valid driving license. According to Vermont’s laws, there is no specific restriction for off-road dirt bike riding.

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46. Virginia Dirt Bike Laws:

In Virginia, owners don’t require to register dirt bikes mandatorily. However, riders can still register their dirt bikes to get some additional advantages. A registered dirt bike will receive a title. Title used as a trustworthy legal document when someone is going to sell his/her dirt bike. In this state, the title fee is $15 for the dirt bikes.

Without any registration or title, riders can legally ride their dirt bikes on personal properties. But without permission, it is entirely prohibited by the laws of Virginia to ride dirt bikes in someone’s private properties or public lands.

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47. Washington Dirt Bike Laws:

Having both off-roads and on-roads tags permits riders to ride a dirt bike on a few specific public roads of Washington. A rider can legally ride his/her dirt bike by the on-roads tag on such a public street that is specifically designed for dirt bike riding.  

Driving license and installing DOT-approved pieces of mechanical equipment are mandatory while riding such a public road in Washington. Without permission to ride dirt bikes on someone’s property is a punishable offense. Riders will pay full demerge if any damage is done. 

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48. West Virginia Dirt Bike Laws:

By making dirt bike street legal, riders can ride it in the on-roads of West Virginia. Making a dirt bike street legal requires installing or updating those pieces of equipment approved by the DOT. After that, they can apply for the registration of their dirt bike. 

However, without a driving license, no one can ride dirt bikes on public roads or streets. In West Virginia, there are no specific restrictions for off-road dirt bike riding.

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49. Wisconsin Dirt Bike Laws:

Riding dirt bikes on public streets or highways is strictly prohibited by the laws of Wisconsin. If someone is caught while doing that, he/she would be fined between $150-2000. However, off-roads, private properties, various trails, and tracks are still opened to enjoy dirt bike riding legally in Wisconsin. 

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50. Wyoming Dirt Bike Laws:

By making dirt bike street legal, riders can ride it on the on-roads of Wyoming. Insurance, proof of ownership, and a valid driving license are must while riding dirt bikes on this state’s public roads or streets. 

By purchasing a $15 ORV, anyone (both residents and non-residents) can enjoy the on-roads dirt bike riding in Wyoming. The ORV is valid for one calendar year.

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In almost every US state, the owners can make their dirt bike street legal by following a few guidelines. Do you know how to make a dirt bike street legal in your current state? Read this article to learn A to Z of the procedures of making a dirt bike street legal. 

There are also such a few places around you where you can ride your dirt bike legally without making it street legal. Write to me your thoughts on the ‘Dirt Bike Laws: of your living state’ in the comment box.

Md. Saifur Rahman

Dirt bike riding was a fascination for Saifur since he was a child. Later that fascination turned into a passion and his profession. Apparently, it may seem that tips and tricks are useless for bike riding sometimes, but you may find them really useful after reading his blogs. Saifur is a regular rider.

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