05/05/2026
ATV riders in Maine rely on public access to the private land on which 80 percent of the state-supported ATV trail system resides. Over the years ATV riding has grown in popularity and ATV design has evolved to include several different sizes, widths, weights, and horsepower. The potential impact of these oversized vehicles on the trails has raised concerns from landowners and ATV riders alike. In 2019 the ATV task force was formed to evaluate and recommend policy changes that would protect private lands and landowners, while also helping to preserve outdoor recreational opportunities including responsible ATV use. The oversized ATV law was initiated by the task force and went into effect in October 2021.
The attached show some models affected by this legislation.
Learn more here: https://www.maine.gov/ifw/atv-snowmobile/atv/oversized-atv-law.html