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All-Terrain Vehicles

The laws governing the operation of all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles and all-terrain utility vehicles will be changing effective July 1, 2008.




New Iowa OHV Park Hotline
The Iowa OHV Association in partnership with the Iowa DNR has recently added an OHV Park Hotline to keep the public up-to-date on park closings and park issues throughout the state. The number is 515/281-8385. The information on this hotline will be the most up-to-date and accessible to the public 24 hours a day.

Upcoming ATV Education Classes

Saturday October 4, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
- Tama County OHV Park
- Class size limited to 10 students
- $25.00 Course Fee, checks will be collected at the class (make payable to DNR and put ATV class in memo line)
- Students MUST preregister by contacting Rhonda Fowler at 515-281-3208 or Rhonda.Fowler@dnr.iowa.gov

Saturday October 4, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.
- Tama County OHV Park
- Class size limited to 10 students
- $25.00 Course Fee, checks will be collected at the class (make payable to DNR and put ATV class in memo line)
- Students MUST preregister by contacting Rhonda Fowler at 515-281-3208 or Rhonda.Fowler@dnr.iowa.gov

Course Requirements
Both classes satisfy the statutory requirement for riders 12-17 years of age to have taken a safety education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources in order to ride in the eight DNR-designated OHV parks in the state.

Having this education certificate also allows these riders to meet any similar requirements by surrounding states.

Students must provide ATV and wear appropriate safety equipment (helmet, goggles, long sleeves, pants, over-the-ankle boots, gloves are recommended but optional)



Quarterly OHV Association Meetings

Saturday October 4, 2008 10:00 a.m.
- Quarterly OHV Association Meeting at the Designer Inn Hotel in Tama/Toledo, Iowa.

After the meeting members will head out to the Tama OHV Park to prepare for the Jamboree Event on Sunday.

Saturday January 17, 2009
- T.B.A.

Sunday January 18, 2009 1:00 p.m.
- Annual OHV Association Meeting

For more information please contact:
Dan Kleen @ 712-358-1870

Our Mission:
To provide sustainable, responsible recreation opportunities for owners of registered all-terrain vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.

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  Park Closures

Updated: 09/05/2008 3:00 PM

For the most up-to-date park closings and information please call the Iowa OHV Park Hotline at 515/281-8385 or visit the Iowa OHV Association's Website.

All OHV parks should be assumed OPEN unless they are posted closed. The Iowa OHV Association does their best to keep these closures up-to-date. For any open or closed OHV park concerns please call the Iowa OHV Park Hotline at 515/281-8385.



 

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