This was just shown to me tonight by TeamBarstool so I thought I would share before others find out the hard way..<br><br><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml">http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml</a><br>
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<td bgcolor="#ffffff" height="3071"><p align="left"><strong>FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS</strong><br>
<strong><em>You have questions, so here are the answers. Click on the headings below for the latest information about the new OHV laws.</em></strong><strong></strong> (last updated Nov. 26, 2008) </p>
<p><strong><u><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#intro">INTRODUCTION</a></u></strong></p>
<ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#1">Why is the new law needed?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#2">What does the new law do?</a></strong></li>
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<p><strong><u><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#decal">OHV DECAL / TITLE/ LICENSE PLATE / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</a></u></strong></p>
<ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#3">What is the OHV Decal?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#4">What is considered an off-highway vehicle for the purpose of obtaining the OHV Decal?</a></strong> </li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#5">How do I obtain the OHV Decal and what does it cost?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#6">Title, License Plate, OHV Decal and Registration: What steps do I need to take to be in compliance with the law?</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#7">How do I register my OHV to be "street legal"? (i.e., to operate it on paved or maintained roads)</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#8">My OHV is currently registered for highway use and is street legal, but I primarily use it off highway.</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#9">I lost my license plate and/or <font color="#003300">my OHV Decal, now</font> <font color="#003300">what do I do?</font></a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#10">I own a truck and would like to purchase the OHV Decal to help support the program. Can I do that?</a></strong></li>
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<p><strong><u><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#eq">EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS</a></u></strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#eq"> </a></p>
<ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#11">What equipment is required to operate my OHV in Arizona?</a></strong> </li></ul>
<p><strong><u><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#safe">SAFE, ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE OPERATION</a></u></strong></p>
<ul><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#12">What are the new operating regulations?</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#13">Can I operate on State Trust Land?</a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#Are"><b><font color="#003300"><u>Are there any OHV Decal exceptions -or- I'm from out-of-state do I need to purchase the OHV Decal? </u></font></b></a></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#14">Where can I find more information?</a></strong></li></ul>
<p><strong><u><a name="intro"></a>INTRODUCTION</u></strong></p>
<p>Thanks
to a collaborative effort between a broad coalition of OHV enthusiasts,
sportsmen, conservationists, elected officials and the public, new laws
that will help better manage Arizona's rapidly growing OHV use will
take effect Jan. 1, 2009. <strong><em>Among other provisions, the new
law requires an annual purchase of an Off-Highway Vehicle Decal for the
operation of any ATV or OHV in Arizona that meets both the following
criteria:</em></strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li><strong><em>Designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain.</em></strong></li><li><strong><em>Has an unladen weight of eighteen hundred pounds or less.</em></strong></li>
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<p><strong><a name="1"></a>Why is the new law needed?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>OHV
use in Arizona has exploded (347 percent increase since 1998),
outpacing the existing funding to manage that growth, protect wildlife
habitat, and help maintain recreational access. Revenues generated from
the new OHV Decal user fee will be used to help ensure sustainable
opportunities and natural resource protection by bolstering funding and
grant programs that pay for trail maintenance, signage, maps, facility
development, habitat damage mitigation, education, and enforcement.</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="2"></a>What does the new law do?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>It specifies OHV Decal, title, license plate and registration requirements.</li><li>It specifies equipment requirements.</li><li>It specifies regulations for safe, ethical and responsible operation.</li>
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<p><strong><u><a name="decal"></a>OHV DECAL / TITLE/ LICENSE PLATE / REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p>
<p><strong><a name="3" id="3"></a>What is the OHV Decal?</strong></p>
<ul><li>The
OHV Decal is a sticker that must be purchased annually to allow your
OHV to be operated within Arizona. The decal will need to be applied to
the upper left corner of your license plate, and your license plate
will need to be visibly displayed on the rear of your OHV. The dollars
collected through the purchase of the OHV Decal are considered an OHV
user fee and apply to all OHVs meeting the bulleted criteria in the
following paragraph. The OHV Decal should not be confused with
"registration." Registration is required if you want your OHV to be
"street legal" (i.e., operate it on paved and improved roads and
streets.)</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="4"></a>What is considered an off-highway vehicle for the purpose of obtaining the OHV Decal?</strong> </p>
<ul type="disc"><li>An
off-highway vehicle is any motor vehicle operated on unimproved roads,
trails and approved use areas not suitable for conventional
two-wheel-drive vehicular travel. Examples include: ATVs, UTVs, trail
motorcycles and dirt bikes. <strong><em>The requirement to purchase an OHV Decal only applies to OHVs meeting both of the following criteria:</em></strong></li><ul type="circle"><li><strong><em>Designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain.</em></strong></li>
<li><strong><em>Has an unladen weight of eighteen hundred pounds or less.</em></strong></li></ul><li>Pickup trucks, SUVs, cars and other recreational vehicles are <b>not</b> required (and will <b>not</b> be able) to obtain an OHV decal. All other regulations apply.<br>
</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="5"></a>How do I obtain the OHV Decal and what does it cost?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>The OHV Decal will be available for purchase starting January 1, 2009 online at <a href="http://www.servicearizona.com/">www.servicearizona.com</a>
or at a Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Office or Authorized Third Party
Provider. The cost of the OHV Decal is still being determined by MVD
and is expected to be announced soon. Once the cost is announced, it
will be posted at <a href="http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/">www.azdot.gov/mvd</a>. The decal is valid for one year. It is the ATV/OHV owner's responsibility to purchase subsequent year decals. </li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="6"></a>Title, License Plate, OHV Decal and Registration: What steps do I need to take to be in compliance with the law?</strong></p>
<ul><li>Your
OHV/ATV must have an Arizona Certificate of Title in your name. If the
vehicle is not titled in your name or you have an out-of-state title,
you will need to visit an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider
to obtain an Arizona Certificate of Title. All ATV/OHV owners must
obtain an Arizona Title for their vehicle(s) by July 1, 2009. Vehicles
with an engine displacement less than 49cc's are not titled in Arizona.</li><li>The
vehicle must have an Arizona license plate. The license plate must be
securely attached to the rear of the vehicle and clearly visible.</li><li>If
you need to confirm the vehicle has been issued a license plate and
title, you may request a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) online at <a href="http://www.servicearizona.com/">www.servicearizona.com</a>
or visit an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider. The vehicle
identification number (VIN), your driver license number and a $3.00 fee
is required to obtain an MVR.</li><li>Purchase the annual OHV Decal for your OHV on-line at <a href="http://www.servicearizona.com/">www.servicearizona.com</a>
or at an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider. The OHV Decal
shall be affixed to the upper left corner of the license plate.</li><li>The OHV Decal is valid for one year from purchase. You will NOT be sent a renewal notice. <strong>It is your responsibility to renew and display a current OHV Decal on your vehicle license plate annually</strong>.</li>
<li>If
you want to ride on improved and maintained roads, your OHV can be
registered for "street legal" use in Arizona. Your vehicle will first
need to be titled and then meet all on-highway equipment requirements,
plus you will need to purchase the annual OHV Decal.<br>
</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="7"></a>How do I register my OHV to be "street legal"? (i.e., to operate it on paved or maintained roads)</strong> </p>
<ul type="disc"><li>Depending on how you plan to operate your OHV in Arizona, you have two options:</li><li><strong>Option 1</strong>: If you operate <strong>primarily off-highway</strong>,
then your vehicle is eligible for a reduced Vehicle License Tax (VLT)
of $3.00 and waiver of the registration fee. The following
requirements must be satisfied:</li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" type="circle"><li>You
must purchase an OHV Decal. An OHV owner may request a free motor
vehicle registration when paying for the OHV Decal.</li><li>The
vehicle must be designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over
unimproved terrain and have an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less.</li><li>You must affirm that your vehicle is equipped for highway use and will be primarily used off-highway.</li><li>Registered vehicles must comply with mandatory insurance requirements.</li>
<li>Vehicle emission testing requirements may apply.</li></ul></ul>
<ul type="disc"><li><strong>Option 2</strong>: If you operate <strong>primarily on improved roads and highways</strong>
(such as city driving), then you are required to register your vehicle,
including payment of all fees, through the standard registration
process. You must also satisfy the following requirements:</li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" type="circle"><li>If
your vehicle is designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over
unimproved terrain and has an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less,
you must purchase the OHV Decal. </li><li>You must affirm that your vehicle is equipped for highway use. </li><li>Registered vehicles must comply with mandatory insurance requirements. </li><li>Vehicle emissions testing requirements may apply. </li>
</ul></ul>
<p><strong><a name="8"></a>My
OHV is currently registered for highway use and is street legal, but I
primarily use it off highway. (Option 1, listed above) When can I get
the reduced Vehicle License Tax (VLT) and the registration fee waived?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>At
the time of your vehicle registration renewal, you will be eligible for
the reduced VLT and the registration fee waived if your qualifying
vehicle has a valid OHV Decal. There are no refunds for VLT or
registration and you WILL still need to purchase the OHV Decal to
legally operate in Arizona as of Jan. 1, 2009. <br>
</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="9"></a>I lost my license plate and/or my OHV Decal, now what do I do?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>If
it is lost, stolen or mutilated, then you may purchase a replacement
for a $5.00 fee at an MVD Office or Authorized Third Party Provider. </li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="10"></a>I own a truck and would like to purchase the OHV Decal to help support the program. Can I do that?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>No, at this time the OHV Decal can only be purchased for qualifying vehicles: </li><ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" type="circle"><li>Designed by the manufacturer primarily for travel over unimproved terrain and</li>
<li>Has an unladen weight of 1,800 pounds or less</li></ul></ul>
<p><strong><u><a name="eq"></a>EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong><a name="11"></a>What equipment is required to operate my OHV in Arizona?</strong> </p>
<ul type="disc"><li>Brakes.</li><li>Lighted head and taillights if operated between one half-hour after sunset and one half-hour before sunrise.</li><li>A muffler or noise dissipative device that prevents sound above 96 decibels.</li>
<li>A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)-approved spark arrestor device.</li><li>For those under 18, a properly fitted and fastened U.S. DOT-approved helmet.</li><li>Sand
dunes and certain areas designated by a land managing agency may
require a safety flag. The flag shall be at least 6 by 12 inches and
attached to the OHV and flying at least 8 feet above the surface of the
level ground.<strong><br>
</strong></li></ul>
<p><strong><u><a name="safe"></a>SAFE, ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE OPERATION</u></strong><br>
<strong><br>
<a name="12"></a>What are the new operating regulations?</strong></p>
<ul><li>Travel is limited to roads, trails and areas that are designated open by the land management agency for motorized vehicle use.</li><li>Travel
by motorized vehicles that causes damage to wildlife habitat, riparian
areas, cultural or natural resources or property or improvements is
prohibited.</li><li>No reckless operation.</li><li>No removal or placement of regulatory signs.</li></ul>
<p><strong><a name="13"></a>Can I operate on State Trust Land?</strong></p>
<ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" type="disc"><li>An
OHV meeting the 1,800-pound requirement and displaying the OHV Decal
may cross State Trust Land only on designated or open existing roads
and trails. Do not enter closed areas. </li><li>Operation of support vehicles (RV, truck, trailer, etc.) requires a recreational permit.</li><li>Any other recreational purposes (picnics, camping, etc.) require the purchase of the recreation permit from the <a href="http://www.land.state.az.us/programs/natural/recreation_permit.htm">Arizona State Land Department.</a></li>
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<b><a name="Are"></a><a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/ohvFAQ.shtml#15"><font color="#000000">Are there any OHV Decal exceptions -or- I'm from out-of-state do I need to purchase the OHV Decal?</font></a></b> </p>
<ul style="margin-bottom: 0pt;"><li>A
person may operate an all-terrain vehicle or an off-highway vehicle in
Arizona without an off-highway vehicle user indicia (OHV Decal) if any
of the following applies:<br>
<br>
<ul style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><li>The person is participating in an off-highway special event</li><li>The person is operating an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway vehicle on private land</li>
<li>The person is loading or unloading an all-terrain vehicle or off-highway vehicle from a vehicle</li><li>During a period of emergency of if the operation is directed by a peace officer or other public authority</li>
<li><b><i>All</i> of the following apply</b> (For non-residents):
<ul style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><li>The person is not a resident of Arizona.</li><li>The person owns the vehicle</li><li>The
vehicle diplays a current off-highway vehicle user indicia or
registration from the person's state of residency. </li></ul>
</li><ul style="margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><li>The vehicle is not in Arizona for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.<br>
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</li><li><b>Note</b>: If your state does not title or register OHV's then you would be required to get an Arizona title and purchase the OHV Decal.<br>
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt;"><strong><a name="14"></a>Where can I find more information?</strong></p>
<ul type="disc"><li>ADOT Motor Vehicle Division – <a href="http://www.azdot.gov/mvd">www.azdot.gov/mvd</a></li><li>Arizona State Land Department – <a href="http://www.land.state.az.us/">www.land.state.az.us</a></li>
<li>Arizona State Parks – <a href="http://azstateparks.com/partnerships/ohv/OHVindex.html">www.azstateparks.gov/ohv</a></li><li>Arizona Game and Fish Department – <a href="http://www.azgfd.gov/ohv">www.azgfd.gov/ohv</a> </li>
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<p style="margin-top: 0pt;"> Remember to leave no trace and "Nature Rules!" Stay on Roads and Trails!</p>
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