Delaware State ATV Information

Delaware

State Laws:

All ATVs must be registered, and registration must be renewed once every 3 years.
All 3-wheeled ATV riders (operators and passengers) must wear a helmet.
All operators must be at least 12, unless under the parent’s direct supervision or on the parent’s land.
ATV use on paved roads is prohibited, unless the ATV is pushed across the road in neutral gear or is being used for a special event.
No ATV shall be operated without a lighted headlight and taillight between sunset and sunrise.

State Agency that Regulates ATVs: Department of Natural Resources. View their Web Site: www.dnrec.state.de.us

Training: Click here to learn how to enroll in an ATV safety training course near you!

Legislation: To view Delaware's state ATV laws, click here

State ATV Deaths
Total Reported Deaths (1982-2008): *Data collection for 2006-2008 is incomplete	8
Reported Deaths (1982-2005):	7
Reported Deaths (2006-2008): *Data collection for 2006-2008 is incomplete	1
Reported Deaths (1982-2005): Children under 16	2

"The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is providing the abovementioned information on state laws for your convenience. CPSC is expressing no opinion on any of these various requirements. To ensure full compliance with the laws in your state, CPSC recommends that ATV owners and riders check with their state government or legislative officials for a detailed list of off-road vehicle laws and regulations."