And I did not say it was legal in every national park, PA is the only one i know for sure. Each state holds different laws for their national park ATV trails.

 

Thanks Scooter. Rule 13 strictly prohibits carrying a passenger on an ATV that wasn't made for one. I was hoping someone could answer this.

 

I got a response back from the Rangers that run Wayne National Forest about riding double. Turns out it is allowed, just like PA. I'll print this email off and keep it in the quad in case I'm ever asked by a ranger patrolling the trails.

See Chad's answer below. I guess if your situation complies with what he's saying - you're good.


Teena Ligman
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
Wayne and Hoosier National Forests
p: 812-276-4757
f: 812-279-3423
tligman@fs.fed.us
811 Constitution Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
US Forest Service

Caring for the land and serving people






-----Original Message-----
From: Wilberger, Chad -FS
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 8:31 AM
To: FS-r9 wayne website
Subject: RE: Riding with a passenger?

Teena,

This is a common question and we typically respond by telling them that if the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to carry more than one rider, then it is legal. Additionally, if the manufacturer designed an aftermarket passenger seat specifically for the vehicle they are riding, then it would be legal as well.

Chad

Chad Wilberger
Forest Recreation Program Manager
Forest Service
Wayne National Forest
p: 740-753-0884
c: 740-590-1266
f: 740-753-0119
cwilberger@fs.fed.us
13700 U.S. Hwy. 33
Nelsonville, OH 45764
US Forest Service

Caring for the land and serving people





-----Original Message-----
From: Ligman, Teena -FS On Behalf Of FS-r9 wayne website
Sent: Friday, July 24, 2015 8:22 AM
To: Wilberger, Chad -FS
Subject: FW: Riding with a passenger?

Never heard of aftermarket seats. Would this qualify under the Wayne regs?


Teena Ligman
Public Affairs Specialist
Forest Service
Wayne and Hoosier National Forests
p: 812-276-4757
f: 812-279-3423
tligman@fs.fed.us
811 Constitution Avenue
Bedford, IN 47421
US Forest Service

Caring for the land and serving people






-----Original Message-----
From: bafisher1986@aol.com [mailto:bafisher1986@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 23, 2015 9:09 PM
To: FS-r9 wayne website
Subject: Riding with a passenger?

I was wondering if it is legal to ride with a passenger on my atv? I know PA requires me to put an aftermarket seat specifically made for riding with a passenger on the atv. The manufacturer of the seat makes it specifically for this purpose. I didn't know if Ohio is the same? Thanks in advance,

Brad Fisher

Sent from my iPhone

 

"This is a common question and we typically respond by telling them that if the vehicle is designed by the manufacturer to carry more than one rider, then it is legal. Additionally, if the manufacturer designed an aftermarket passenger seat specifically for the vehicle they are riding, then it would be legal as well."

If the manufacturer of your ATV designed a passenger seat for it then it's legal.

 

Yes good job buddy that's what it says lol

 

As far as I know no ATV manufacturer makes an add on passenger seat so you still can't ride double on a one-up ATV.