Maine Guide Test - ATV and Snowmobile
Laws
Minimum age for solo snowmobile operation - Answer 10
Minimum age for crossing public ways on a snowmobile - Answer 14
Who is liable for a minor's snowmobile damages? - Answer joint liability between parent and
whoever let the minor use the snowmobile
Minimum age for solo ATV - Answer 10
Minimum age for crossing public ways on an ATV - Answer 16
Who needs a safety course to operate an ATV? - Answer Anyone under 16
What kind of vehicles can operate on a snowmobile trail? - Answer snowmobiles and track-
equipped ATVs
What exceptions are there to the minimum age requirement for ATVs? - Answer If the person
under 10 years old is driving on their own land or land owned by their parents or on a safety
training site
When is registration required for an ATV? - Answer Anytime except when operated in a ski
area or when operated on homeowner's own land or if the ATV is owned by the Federal
Government
Where must ATV registration numbers be displayed? - Answer On the front and rear or the
ATV, at least 3.5 by 6 inches
Do ATV operators need permission to drive on someone else's land? - Answer Permission is
required except where it is presumed on state approved trails. Written permission is required in
orchard or pastureland
Can trucks be driven on ATV trails? - Answer Only in an emergency involving the safety of a
person or property
Laws
Minimum age for solo snowmobile operation - Answer 10
Minimum age for crossing public ways on a snowmobile - Answer 14
Who is liable for a minor's snowmobile damages? - Answer joint liability between parent and
whoever let the minor use the snowmobile
Minimum age for solo ATV - Answer 10
Minimum age for crossing public ways on an ATV - Answer 16
Who needs a safety course to operate an ATV? - Answer Anyone under 16
What kind of vehicles can operate on a snowmobile trail? - Answer snowmobiles and track-
equipped ATVs
What exceptions are there to the minimum age requirement for ATVs? - Answer If the person
under 10 years old is driving on their own land or land owned by their parents or on a safety
training site
When is registration required for an ATV? - Answer Anytime except when operated in a ski
area or when operated on homeowner's own land or if the ATV is owned by the Federal
Government
Where must ATV registration numbers be displayed? - Answer On the front and rear or the
ATV, at least 3.5 by 6 inches
Do ATV operators need permission to drive on someone else's land? - Answer Permission is
required except where it is presumed on state approved trails. Written permission is required in
orchard or pastureland
Can trucks be driven on ATV trails? - Answer Only in an emergency involving the safety of a
person or property
