Off Highway Vehicles (16)

Question 1

Can any peace officer in New Mexico, upon displaying their badge of office, enforce the provisions of the Off-Highway Vehicle Act?

Answer 1

YES

Question 2

Prior to operating on public lands, a non-resident must obtain a 90-day or 2-year Off-Highway Vehicle permit for their OHV unless _________________

A. It will only be operated on forest roads

B. The operator is an active member of a non-profit off-highway organization

C. It will only be used for retrieving legally taken game animals

D. The operator can provide proof of a current registration, user fee or something similar from another state.

E. C and D only

Answer 2

D

Question 3

An Officer sees an OHV being driven on private land. Does it have to be registered or permitted?

Answer 3

NO

Question 4

In circumstances where an officer has reasonable suspicion to stop an OHV operator, the officer may require the operator to produce:

A. Any and all documents relating to the purchase and transportation

B. Personal Identification

C. Proof of successful completion of Off-highway vehicle safety course (if juvenile)

D. OHV registration or non-resident permit

E. B, C and D

Answer 4

E

Question 5

Does an operator of an OHV have to possess a valid driver’s license?

Answer 5

NO

Question 6

Does 14 year old who has a valid motorcycle license and an OHV safety permit have to be visually supervised at all times by a parent, guardian or person over the age of 18 with a valid drivers license?

Answer 6

NO

Question 7

OHV’s are allowed to be operated adjacent to a highway if:

A. An operator stays off the pavement

B. An operator goes less than 35mph

C. An operator is participating in a legitimate activity like checking their mail

D. An operator is using a staging area that is located away from the actual site to ride or operate and OHV on public lands

E. C and D only

Answer 7

D

Question 8

It is legal to operate an OHV on a paved street or highway as long as the vehicle has lights and is registered?

Answer 8

NO (however, agriculture exemption may apply, depending on county or city prohibitions)

Question 9

Do physical fit standards for juvenile ATV operators also have to be met regardless of whether the operator is in compliance with the engine size standards?

Answer 9

YES

Question 10

Can a 15 year old who has a safety certificate, but no driver’s license, operate an ATV that is 450cc in engine size?

Answer 10

NO

Question 11

Can a 17 year old with a valid driver’s license and safety certificate have a passenger on his OHV?

Answer 11

NO

Question 12

Any person on public land is prohibited from operating an OHV at a speed in excess of 10mph when they are within _________ of a business, animal shelter, horseback rider, bicyclist, pedestrian or occupied dwelling.

A. 100 yards
B. 100 feet
C. 200 yards
D. 200 feet
E. 150 feet

Answer 12

D

Question 13

A person under the age of 10 cannot operate an ATV larger than ___________ in engine size on public land

A. 100cc
B. 150cc
C. 250cc
D. 300cc
E. No limit to size

Answer 13

A

Question 14

Is it unlawful to operate an OHV on private land or a private road without permission of the landowner?

Answer 14

YES

Question 15

Is it a requirement to register or permit a Ranger or Rhino type vehicle prior to operating on public land under the OHV act?

Answer 15

YES

Question 16

A person violating the prohibition of operating an OHV without an approved spark arrestor, could pay the fine or penalty assessment of ___________ in rural counties of New Mexico.

A. $61.00
B. $91.00
C. $161.00
D. $501.00
E. $1000.00

Answer 16

C

Question 17

Is everyone, even juveniles, participating in agriculture activities exempt from registering their OHV or wearing protective gear?

Answer 17

YES

Question 18

It is allowable to operate an OHV on public land that produces sound at 98 decibels?

Answer 18

NO (unless they are participating in agriculture)

The allowance is 96 or less

Question 19

Is a juvenile riding with one of their parents required to wear a DOT approved helmet?

Answer 19

YES (unless they are participating in agriculture)

Question 20

Does a snowmobile have to be registered or permitted for off-highway use if it is going to be used on public land in New Mexico?

Answer 20

YES (unless it is being used exclusively for agriculture)

Question 21

It is unlawful under the OHV Act for the public to __________ livestock.

A. Pursue
B. Harass
C. Negatively affect
D. All the above
E. None of the above

Answer 21

D

Question 22

Is it allowable for a juvenile to take another person as a passenger on an ATV, if that person is teaching the juvenile operator to drive?

Answer 22

NO

Question 23

A parent, guardian or custodian who causes or knowingly permits a juvenile to operate an off-highway motor vehicle in violation of the provisions of the OHV Act is subject to ____________.

A. A fine
B. A penalty assessment citation
C. Nothing, there was no crime committed
D. A or B
E. None of thee above

Answer 23

D

Question 24

Under the OHV Act, it is unlawful for a person to ___________ any official sign installed by a state, federal, local or private land management agency.

A. Destroy
B. Remove
C. Deface
D. All of the above
E. None on the above

Answer 24

D

Question 25

Is it unlawful under the OHV Act to operate an OHV anywhere it is prohibited by local, state or federal rules, unless properly exempted?

Answer 25

YES