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CLASS I

ATV's

Four-Wheelers, Quads and 3-Wheelers.

They can be 2 or 4 wheel drive. They also include 6x6 ATVs.

COOHVA - Class I Board Member Representative: 

Dave Kimball - dave@coohva.org 

 Defined: ORS 801.190

  • Vehicle 50 inches wide or less
  • Dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less
  • Uses handlebars for steering;
  • Has a seat designed to be straddled for the operator
  • Travels on three or more pneumatic tires that are 6" inches or more in width and has wheels with a rim diameter 14" or less.

Vehicle requirements:

  • ATV Sticker. An ATV Operating Permit is required for your machine if you are operating it on lands open to ATV use. The price is $10 and is valid for two years. Purchase through our online store.
  • Insurance. Liability insurance is not required by for Class I vehicles but strongly encouraged to protect you from a lawsuit if you have an accident.
  • Titles. Titles are not required for Class I ATVs, but a title is often required by the bank or insurance company, to finance or insure a vehicle. Contact Driver and Motor Vehicle Services  for vehicle titling information. A title also helps prove ownership if the vehicle is stolen. Class I ATVs cannot be registered to get a license plate.
  • Equipment. Meet the safety equipment standards for off-road vehicles. Including seat and foot pegs or floor pan which protects the all rider's feet. Must also have working brakes and a secure fuel tank. Must have a flag when operating on sand and headlights and taillights when operating after dark.
  • Mufflers. Adequate  muffler to limit sound emissions to 97 db. Spark arrester during fire season.
  • Fire Season. During fire season, there may be extra restrictions on equipment and where you can drive. This depends on the land owner and the timing of the year. As a general rule, during fire season you should have a shovel and fire extinguisher for every vehicle when in the forest. You will also need a muffler and an exhaust system in good working order, which prevents sparks. Some areas will restrict use to improved roads free for vegetation. Oregon Department of Forestry. US Forest Service, check with each forest.

Operator requirements 

  • License. All operators must hold a valid ATV Safety Education Card. Operators with a suspended or revoked Driver License may not operate any Class of ATV.
  • Helmets. Youth under 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet with the chin strap fastened. ORS 821.202

Youth under 16:

  1. Must be supervised by an adult who is at least 18 years old and  holds a valid ATV Safety Education Card and can provide immediate assistance and direction to the children.
  2. Must meet Rider Fit rules, including arm, hand and leg length.
  3. Must also successfully complete a hands-on training course