Responsible Rider Checklist

The Yamaha OHV Access Initiative promotes responsible off-road vehicle riding. Please take the following Responsible Rider Checklist into consideration before operating any off-road vehicle:

Learn and follow all of your local riding area and national forest laws and regulations including sound levels, safety gear requirements, age limits and safety course recommendations and requirements.

Use up-to-date local travel and trail maps to assure you only ride in permitted areas and on designated open trails.

Inspect and clean your vehicle before moving to a new location to remove seeds, weeds and other vegetation and prevent the transfer of non-native invasive species.

Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedule and regularly check for any fluid leaks or problems that might negatively impact the environment or your vehicle’s performance.

Set a positive example, especially when riding in the presence of younger or less experienced riders, and always leave your riding area in better shape than when you found it.

Be aware of animal habitat including streams, food sources and nesting areas, and stay off sensitive terrain.

Watch out for, and be considerate of, others in the area including private property owners, hunters, hikers, campers, horseback riders and other off-road vehicle riders.

Never chase or harass animals from your off-road vehicle, and never hunt or shoot a firearm from your vehicle.