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Riding Legally and Responsibly in Maine

An ATV driving on a trail in a wooded area

Do your part to keep Maine's ATV trails open for generations to come.

Stay on marked ATV trails. ATV trails have green and white signs. Not all snowmobile trails are ATV trails.
Respect closed trail signs.
Never drink and ride.
Drive to the right and at an appropriate speed.
Tread lightly—don't tear up the trail!
Remember that modified exhausts are illegal.
Be respectful on ATV access routes—yield to all traffic and never pass a vehicle.
Register your ATV. It is required and helps pay for trail maintenance and support.
Support a local ATV club by donating your time and/or money.

Rider Tip

You must operate in a manner that does not cause risk or harm to others, or cause damage to public or private property by your actions.

It is unlawful to:

Ride on or along train tracks.
Operate near certain buildings such as churches, hospitals, and others (see lawbook).
Operate in a cemetery.
Ride a snowmobile on water.
Ride on private property without written landowner permission.
Operate while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Cover of Maine ATV and Snowmobile Laws booklet

Maine's Current Laws

Maine's current laws for ATVs and snowmobiles are easily accessed by visiting the website and downloading the PDF to your device. You will have full access on your phone, tablet, or computer even if you don’t have Internet.

It’s important that you stay up to date as laws and rules can and do change from time to time.

Visit the MDIFW website for the full downloadable lawbook (will change annually).

Be very familiar with the lawbook and be sure to download it to your device well in advance of riding.

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