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by Matt on March 6, 2007

According to the Californian State Parks web site, all-terrain vehicle (ATV) operators under 18 years of age must comply with the following California Vehicle Code requirements when operating an ATV on public lands.
CONDITIONS FOR OPERATING: MINORS
No person under the age of 18 years 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 (CVC 38503).
This means you MAY NOT let your child ride an ATV on Ca public land unless they are being supervised by you or another adult who has safety certification in their posession. (If you're going to let you kids ride, YOU must be certified.)
SAFETY HELMET REQUIRED
No person shall operate, ride, or be otherwise propelled on an all-terrain vehicle on public lands unless the person wears a safety helmet meeting requirements established for motorcycles and motorized bicycles, pursuant to Section 27802 (CVC 38505).
PASSENGERS PROHIBITED
No operator of an all-terrain vehicle may carry a passenger when operating on public lands. However, the operator of an all-terrain vehicle, that is designed for operation off of the highway by an operator with no more than one passenger, may carry a passenger when operating on public lands. (CVC 38506).
SPEED, TURNING, RECKLESS DRIVING
You may not drive a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers the safety of other persons or their property (CVC 38305, 38314, 38316a, 38317).
Also, don't forget the rule of thumb:
PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMIT
No motor vehicle shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals (CVC 38310).
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Eddie
(05/27/09 12:09am)
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Thanks Ed.Martinez
Sonora,Ca.