Wi atv license plate requirements

Store Wisconsin Plates. There are no stickers, paint, or anything else on our license plates that will wear off from the harsh environments that you put your ATV through.

Our plates are made of aluminum, so they will never rust, and they are coated with a UV protected coating to ensure they last as long as your ATV! Your registration number should consist of 2 letters, 4 numbers, and 2 more letters. These letters are not printed on the license plate. We only need the four numbers and the two letters that follow to create your custom plate.

Said operators must have the safety certificate in their possession while operating in areas open to the public such as trails, routes and frozen waterways. The only valid safety certificate must be obtained by completing a classroom course or an Internet course offered by www. Children under the age of 12 may not operate an ATV, and children under 16 may not operate a UTV, on a roadway for any event, including crossing the road.

All ATV and UTV operators aged must be accompanied by a designated adult while operating on a designated ATV Route except while operating for agricultural purposes with adult supervision. Anyone operating or riding as a passenger on an ATV or UTV that is under the age of 18 is required to wear a minimum DOT standard ATV or motorcycle helmet unless they are operating on private land owned by their immediate family, while operating for agricultural purposes or for the purpose of hunting or fishing.

Check out our favorite ATV helmet , or this guide for how to pick out the best helmet for you. Exceptions to Safety Certificate Requirements There are a number of exceptions to the safety certificate requirements in Wisconsin.

Children under the age of 12 operating a small ATV see definition above on a public ATV trail while accompanied by a designated adult; Operating during a demonstration even on a closed course while accompanied by a designated adult. The following regulations apply to ATVs and UTVs registered for private use, agricultural: You may operate your ATV or UTV on roadways while transporting farm implements, equipment, supplies, or products on a farm or between farms in the following manner: You must be at the extreme right side of the roadway, except for when making left turns.

You must have you headlight s and taillight s activated and visible. You must obey the roadway speed limit. Helmets are not required when riding for agricultural use, but we still recommend them. Children under the age of 12 may operate an ATV on private lands if they are under the supervision of an adult. Children under the age of 16 may operate a UTV on private lands if they are under the supervision of an adult. You may encounter some trails that are designated as multiple use trails.

All roads designated as ATV Routes must be signed at the beginning and end of a route and at such intervals that enable riders to follow the route. You can find ATV Routes through your local law enforcement agency as ATV Route ordinances must be filed with any law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction over the roadway.

You will have to haul your ATV or UTV to any route or trail as there is no residential access allowance that permits you to ride on a roadway from your house to a trail or route.

When it comes to riding on snowmobile trails in Wisconsin, there is, unfortunately, no state-wide rule to make it easy. That being the case, you should check with your county before you head out to ride on any snowmobile trails. Also, be careful as snowmobile trails, like ATV trails, are also marked by an orange blazer to mark the pathway of a trail.

Finally, you are not permitted to operate your ATV or UTV in any navigable water or on the exposed bed of any navigable water including exposed lake beds except in the following circumstances: To cross a stream via bridge, culvert, ford or similar structure in the most direct manner practical. To launch or load a boat or other watercraft in the most direct manner practical. To access the frozen surfaces of any navigable waters in the most direct manner practical.

Forest Service fs. While ATV and UTV use is permitted on designated routes, it is otherwise prohibited on public streets and highways in Wisconsin that have not been designated as Routes. Despite this general prohibition, operation of ATVs and UTVs is permitted on the streets in Wisconsin in the following circumstances: For agricultural purposes, as discussed above.

On designated and signed ATV Routes. To cross a roadway, bridge, culvert or railroad right-of-way when operating on a designated and marked trail, route or private property so long as the location is safe to cross, you come to a complete stop and yield to all motor vehicles and pedestrians. On the roadway or shoulder of any highway to cross a bridge that is 1, feet in length or less if the operation is in compliance with a county, city, village, or town ordinance that applies to that bridge.

In situations where you are permitted to operate an ATV or UTV on the street in Wisconsin, you must abide by the following: You must operate at the extreme right side of the roadway surface. You may not ride side by side, but rather single file. Valid for up to 2 years, beginning April 1 and expiring two years later on March Machines registered for public use are required to display their registration ID number on a rear plate.

Customers who remit fees on or after January 1 will receive decals valid for the next registration year and expiring two years later on March Customers who remit registration fees before January 1 will receive registration decals valid for the remainder of the current registration year and expiring one year later on March Registration fees are not pro-rated. Allows private registration for agricultural use if the machine is used for an agricultural purpose.

Agricultural purpose includes a purpose related to the transportation of farm implements, equipment, supplies, or products on a farm or between farms. Owners may purchase an additional registration for their machines for public use if they intend to ride on public trails. Private use - agricultural registration remains valid until ownership is transferred. Valid for use exclusively on private lands owned by the applicant or by an immediate family member.

This type of registration remains valid until ownership is transferred. Machines registered for municipal or government use are required to display their registration ID number on a rear plate Note: Government owned machines clearly displaying the name of the municipality or government are exempt from displaying registration decals and an ID plate.

The DNR will then issue you a commercial dealer certificate, three sets of registration decals and three certificate cards. Your commercial registration decal must be affixed to a plate of your own design that is clearly displayed and mounted to each ATV or UTV you lease, rent, offer for test-drives or otherwise allow to be operated as part of your business.

Visit GoWild. Online registration allows you to print a temporary operating receipt valid for 21 days that you may use to ride while we mail your decals and registration card. You can also order replacement decals and registration cards. You can also order replacement decals and replacement registration cards. Registration services are also available for boats, off-highway motorcycles and snowmobiles.

If the decals have expired, applicants must wait to receive materials in the mail before they can operate their ATV or UTV. Your copy of the application form signed by the dealer or a temporary operating receipt must be carried with you while operating the ATV or UTV until your decals and registration certificate arrive in the mail. Dealers are to submit registration to the DNR within five days of the sale.

Keeping your address up to date is important, especially if you want to receive a renewal notice by mail. Adding your email address allows you to receive renewal notices well before the April 1 deadline.