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The state of Wisconsin has specific laws in place that regulate the use of helmets for people who operate ATVs on public land as well as on private property. The state also offers safety education courses are available through the state. ATVs in Wisconsin are regulated through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. - The basic ATV related helmet laws in Wisconsin requires that all children under the age of 12 must wear a helmet at all times when operating an ATV, with the exception of when an ATV is being used for agricultural purposes, or on the family's private land.
Children between the ages of 12 and 18 are required to wear a helmet when operating an ATV, except if they are hunting or fishing, operating the ATV for agricultural purposes or on their family's private land. People over the age of 18 are not required by Wisconsin state law to wear a helmet when operating an ATV. - The basic ATV laws in the state of Wisconsin require that every ATV be registered for either public land or private land use. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to operate an ATV unless they are on their family's private land, or operating the ATV for agricultural purposes and under supervision of someone over 18 years of age, or if accompanied by a parent when operating a four wheel ATV of 90cc or less on a designated ATV trail. Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to operate ATVs on a roadway. ATVs that are operated after dark must have a lighted tail light and head light.
- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources offers ATV education and safety courses. Internet courses are available. The course is required to obtain certification. Certification is required for anyone who operates ATVs on public riding areas. Certification is not valid for children under the age of 12.
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