ATV News

ATV Is Not a Farm Vehicle Covered Under Homeowner’s Policy, Virginia Court Rules

The Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is not a “farm type vehicle” covered by a homeowner’s insurance policy, reversing a lower court that ruled in favor of coverage. The lower court ruled for the injured …

Vermont Town’s Voters Asked to Allow ATVs on Roads to Connect Trails

Voters in Royalton, Vermont will be considering at the town meeting next week whether to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on parts of some town roads. The Cascadnac Valley Wheelers has requested access to town roads linking to the borders of …

West Virginia Supreme Court: Driving Under the Influence on Private Property Illegal

The West Virginia Supreme Court has ruled that driving under the influence on private property is a crime. The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports that the Supreme Court’s 4-1 ruling last week reversed a Monroe County circuit judge’s interpretation of DUI statues. …

NJM to Offer Motorcycle, ATV Coverage in New Jersey

NJM, a property-casualty insurer offering coverage in New Jersey, has partnered with American Modern Insurance Group to offer coverage for motorcycles, ATVs and similar vehicles. The program offers coverage for standard motorcycles, cruisers, dirt bikes, dual purpose, SuperSports, trike conversions, …

Oregon Man Injured In Dunes ATV Ride Files Suit

A man injured during an all-terrain vehicle ride in the Oregon dunes has sued a Eugene company, alleging it dug up a trail and did not warn riders of a sudden drop. Joseph Catania of Alturas, Calif., seeks $426,000 from …

Mississippi All-Terrain Vehicle Law Questioned

Most people who ride their four-wheelers do so on their own property. WTVA-TV reported that occasionally someone will drive them on the road, and in Mississippi, that’s somewhat legal. Mississippi law allows all-terrain vehicles to be driven on public property …

ATVs Are Hot Items for Thieves in Louisiana

Bill Hawks is a guy who works extremely hard for the things he has. So, the Blanchard, La., resident was less than enamored one recent Sunday morning when he discovered thieves, too lazy to work for their toys, had relieved …

North Carolina Exempts Adults from ATV Safety Rules

A bill exempting adult drivers of all-terrain vehicles from helmet and eye protection requirements while riding on private property has become North Carolina law without Gov. Beverly Perdue’s signature. Perdue didn’t act on the bill loosening protections in a 2005 …

North Carolina Relaxes ATV Helmet Safety Rule for Adults

North Carolina legislators have agreed to exempt adult drivers of all-terrain vehicles from helmet and eye protection requirements while riding on private property. The Senate this week approved a bill loosening protections in a 2005 law for ATVs 45 minutes …

Mississippi Senate Sends ATV Safety Bill to Governor

The Mississippi Senate has passed a bill requiring safety measures for young ATV riders, sending the bill to the governor for consideration. The bill would require riders and passengers under age 16 who ride on public land to wear a …