The Guilford County Sheriff's Office and the Greensboro Police Department and the North Carolina 4-H Council have partnered to teach the ATV Safety Institute's ATV RiderCourse. The ATV RiderCourse is a half-day, hands-on training course, which meets the North Carolina ATV safety certification requirements.

If you purchase a new ATV, you may be eligible for free training. To find out, contact the ATV Enrollment Express at  (800) 887-2887. Those not eligible for free training may take the course for a reasonable fee.

Effective October 1, 2006, every ATV operator born on or after January 1, 1990 must possess a  safety certificate indicating successful completion of an ATV safety course sponsored or approved by the ATV Safety Institute.

NC General Statutes

20-171.15 Age restrictions
20-171.16 Passengers
20-171.17 Prohibited acts by sellers
20-171.18 Equipment requirements
20-171.19 Prohibited acts by owners and operators
20-171.20 Safety training and certificate
20-171.21 Penalties
20-171.22 Exceptions