LAST EDITED ON Nov-25-08 AT 03:57PM (MST)[p]No, all you need to do is get the
CALIFORNIA OHV permit, i.e. a red or green sticker mentioned in the rules below. Once you have that, you're good to go here. Anytime you bring it to AZ, you can use it OFF ROAD for 30 days.
They will update the web site shortly with more info. Heck, they don't even know what the OHV decal will cost as of right now.
The need for the AZ title/plate is for AZ RESIDENTS ONLY and only if the OHV will be used on the roads. For strictly off-road use, there will be a special exemption rule as mentioned on the web site.
As long as the OHV complies with the laws in the state you live in and it's registered in their OHV program, nothing else is needed here.
Here are rules for CA. Note the bolded part.
All vehicles which are operated on public lands must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The registration fee is $50 per vehicle, and is valid for a two-year period. The OHV fees are used for acquisition of new OHV areas, development and operation of existing OHV areas, enforcement of the rules and regulations, and protection of the natural resources.
DMV will issue a Green or Red Sticker for off-highway vehicles. Vehicles which can be operated both on- and off-highway will be given a street-legal license.
OHV Registration Requirements
In order to operate any type of motorized vehicle off-highway on public land, you must have one of the following:
Street-Legal License Plate: If you want to operate a 4-wheel drive vehicle or dual-purpose motorcycle on-highway and off-highway, you must have a street-legal license plate.
The Green Sticker Or Red Sticker: If you are going to operate a motorized vehicle off-highway only, you must have either a Green Sticker or a Red Sticker that has been issued by the DMV. The Green Sticker allows vehicles to operate on public land all year. The Red Sticker is for motorcycles and ATVs model year 2003 and newer that do not meet the emission standards established by the California Air Resources Board. If the vehicle has a 3 or a C in the eighth position of the Vehicle Identification Number, then it does not meet the emission standards and should be issued a Red Sticker. The Red Sticker is exactly the same as the Green Sticker except that these vehicles can only be operated during certain times of the year.
To learn more about the DMV's Red and Green Sticker OHV registration, please click here.
To find out when you can operate your vehicle, call the specific riding area that you want to visit or you can follow the link to the Red Sticker Open Riding Schedule.
Closed Course Competition: Some race courses can be designated as a closed course. A Transportation Permit must be obtained from DMV to transport your vehicle to and from a race course.
Nonresident Permit: You will need to purchase a special Nonresident OHV Permit if you are not a California resident AND your off-highway vehicle or snowmobile is not registered in your home state. Your state's plate or sticker must be clearly visible on the vehicle.
To find out where Nonresident OHV Permits can be purchased, please download the following PDF:
Nonresident Permit - Vendor List (PDF) - as of 11/19/08
To get more information about the program, please contact a local Ranger or the OHMVR Division at:
California State Parks ? OHMVR Division, Nonresident Permit Program
P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001
(916) 324-4442; Email,
[email protected]
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