No one under the age of 10 may operate any 4-wheel ATV, EXCEPT- on private land while performing farm-related work operations.

Children 10 and 11 years old may operate a 4- wheel ATV only when ALL of the following conditions are met.

• The ATV is being operated on land owned by the child’s parent or guardian and…
• The operator is under the direct visual supervision of an adult and…
• The operator possesses a valid ATV safety certificate .     

Children 12 to 15 years old may operate a 4-wheel ATV only when both of the following conditions are met.

• The operator is under the direct visual supervision of an adult and…
• The operator possesses a valid ATV safety certificate.

What does direct visual supervision mean?

Direct Visual Supervision: Having direct observation with the unaided or normally corrected eye and being close enough to come to the immediate aid of the youthful ATV operator Remember……

The parents or legal guardians of a child under the age of 16 are legally responsible if they permit the child under their care to violate any ORV laws. The owner (or person in control) of an ORV is also responsible if his or her ORV is operated by a youngster.

SOURCE

The handbook of Michigan Off-Road Vehicle Laws 2020 edition

Montmorency County Sheriff’s Office

Michigan State Police

DNR