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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 16 years old and younger 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 (75% 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

Jun 2023

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 8 of 20 seats remaining

Location:

Kalkaska Public Transit Authority
1251 Island Lake Road
Kalkaska, MI 49646
Date & Times:
Jun 17, 2023 8:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Raymond Gordon Farrier

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 45 of 45 seats remaining

Location:

Allegan County Snowmobile Club
1697 36th Street
Allegan, MI 49010
Date & Times:
Jun 25, 2023 9:00AM - 4:00PM EDT

Taught by:

David W. Long Jr

Jul 2023

ORV Safety Education

Registration Open 27 of 40 seats remaining

Location:

Lake Ogemaw Summer Resort
2916 Rifle River Trl
West Branch, MI 48661
Date & Times:
Jul 15, 2023 9:00AM - 3:00PM EDT

Taught by:

Chris M Vetter