Under 8 years old law???

[UNSTUCK]

I just traded some work for a JR 50. My daughters, 5 and 6, are super excited about it. We've been getting them geared up and are just about ready to start them on it. I just have to fix a case leak.

So anyways I just found out about this law, that no one under 8 can operate an ohv on utah public land. What's the deal with this? I won't be taking them to places like AFC or anything like that. At worst, it would be the empty areas of 5mp. I'm thinking areas that no one else is around. Should I worry about this?

 

[anderson750]

That is what the law says. However, my personal experience is that if the kids are properly equipped and supervised, the law is not enforced. My son will turn 8 this fall and has been riding since he was 5 years old and it has never been an issue. Everytime we have been to Cherry Creek around the time of a race we have had LEO's come through camp and they check registrations and thank us for making sure our kids have all the possible riding protection they can.

 

[jevyguy]

That is what the law says. However, my personal experience is that if the kids are properly equipped and supervised, the law is not enforced.

X2.

 

[UNSTUCK]

Great! Thanks guys.

 

[ricsrx]

Actually someone correct me if im wrong it is if they are under 16 and that is assuming that if they are 16 they have a valid drivers license.

 

[anderson750]

Actually someone correct me if im wrong it is if they are under 16 and that is assuming that if they are 16 they have a valid drivers license.

Between the ages of 8 & 16 they have to have their card for completing the state OHV course.

 

[ricsrx]

Thanks for the clarification