Permits & Reciprocity

Wisconsin riders may use valid registration for some Michigan ORV requirements, but designated trails can require a separate Michigan trail permit.

Out-of-state riders need Michigan ORV permits for public riding; designated trails and scramble areas require an additional trail permit.

Michigan bars anyone under 16 from operating a three-wheeler; supervision and a safety certificate do not override the ban on any ride.

Youth ATV rules at Michigan scramble areas require age-appropriate riding, an ORV safety certificate, adult supervision and the right permits.

Supervising a Young Rider on the Trail covers Michigan’s certificate, adult-supervision, permit and equipment rules for safer rides on public lands.

Michigan ATV age rules and safety certificate requirements for children operating off-road vehicles on public and private land.

Michigan’s rules for 12- to 15-year-old ORV riders center on a safety certificate, direct adult supervision, and separate rules for public roads.

Michigan lets a 10-year-old ride an ATV on public land only with a safety certificate and direct adult supervision; under-10s cannot ride four-wheel ATVs there.

Michigan youth riding rules apply to homeschool groups, requiring official ORV safety certificates and adherence to age limits.

Hands-on ORV safety training in Michigan is optional for certification, but practical coaching can build skills beyond an online or classroom course.