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Overview

The main purpose of the ORV safety education course is to educate and develop safe, knowledgeable and responsible ORV owners and operators. Topics covered include correct riding techniques, protective equipment, understanding terrain and trail operation, laws and regulations, causes and prevention of crashes, and environmental concerns and reporting responsibility. 

Additional Information

Description

Any ORV operator under 16 years old riding on public or private land is required to pass an approved ORV safety course. Michigan’s ORV education course is taught by a dedicated core of certified volunteer instructors, sheriff’s deputies and Michigan conservation officers. 

About the Class: 
  • In person, traditional classroom setting 
  • 6 hours minimum class time 
  • Written test (80% or better to pass) 
  • No minimum age requirement; however, students under 10 years of age shall be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other adult approved by parent or legal guardian. 
Managed & Approved by:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources


Search Results

May 2024

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 47 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

East Jordan Trailblazers
5586 Mt Bliss Rd
East Jordan, MI 49727
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Archie B Cole

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Ira Township Hall
7085 Meldrum Road
Ira Township, MI 48023
Date & Times:
May 11, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

John H Newman

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 7 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Cheboygan County Building
870 South Main Street
Cheboygan, MI 49721
Date & Times:
May 12, 2024 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Earl J Manuel

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Hiawatha Sportsman Club, Activities Building
N 7535 Millecoquin Lake Drive
Engadine, MI 49827
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Darrell V Sadler

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 32 of 50 seats remaining

Location:

St. Joseph County Grange Fair
316 E Charlotte
Centreville, MI 49032
Date & Times:
May 18, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Cameron James Wright

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 18 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Marquette County Special Operations Building
58 Forest Drive
Negaunee, MI 49866
Date & Times:
May 25, 2024 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Brian M Kurin

Jun 2024

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 21 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Allegan County Snowmobile Club
1697 36th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
Date & Times:
Jun 01, 2024 9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT

Taught by:

David W. Long Jr

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 25 of 25 seats remaining

Location:

Atlanta Field Office
13501 M-33
Atlanta, MI 49709
Date & Times:
Jun 02, 2024 8:00AM - 2:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Sidney Lalonde

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 36 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

White Birch Recreational Association Clubhouse
4730 Lake Rd
Farwell, MI 48622
Date & Times:
Jun 20, 2024 6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Michael Hearn