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.

Courses

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

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DateTitleLocationCounty
04/13/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassGryglaMarshall
04/20/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassAdaNorman
04/20/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 8:30AMWillmarKandiyohi
04/20/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 10:30AMWillmarKandiyohi
04/20/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassPierzMorrison
04/27/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassRushfordFillmore
04/27/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassEast BethelAnoka
04/27/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassWindomCottonwood
04/27/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassWillow RiverPine
04/27/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassBarnumCarlton
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PMOutingCass
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AMOutingCass
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day Class WalkerCass
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassHill CityAitkin
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 8:30 AMAlexandriaDouglas
05/04/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 10:30 AMAlexandriaDouglas
05/05/24ATV Safety Field Day Class TracyLyon
05/05/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassSauk CentreStearns
05/07/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassHarrisChisago
05/11/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassMcGregorAitkin
05/18/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassAlbanyStearns
05/18/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassDetroit LakesBecker
05/21/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassMaple LakeWright
06/01/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassFergus FallsOtter Tail
06/01/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassAkeleyHubbard
06/08/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AMGrand RapidsItasca
06/08/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PMGrand RapidsItasca
06/08/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 1:00 PMWalkerCass
06/08/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ 9:00 AMWalkerCass
06/08/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassFarmingtonDakota
06/09/24ATV Safety Field Day Class New UlmBrown
06/09/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassFarmingtonDakota
07/13/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AMMankatoBlue Earth
07/13/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PMMankatoBlue Earth
07/20/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ AMGrand RapidsItasca
07/20/24ATV Safety Field Day Class ~ PMGrand RapidsItasca
08/10/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassAlbanyStearns
08/11/24ATV Safety Field Day Class LafayetteNicollet
08/17/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassFarmingtonDakota
09/08/24ATV Safety Field Day ClassSauk CentreStearns

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