Peggy Kirk Hall, Asst. Professor, OSU Extension Agricultural & Resource Law
Spring planting season brings increased agricultural traffic on Ohio’s rural roads, including the use of All-Purpose Vehicles (APVs), All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Gators, Mules and other four-wheeled utility vehicles. Laws on these vehicles have changed in recent years and there is still confusion over the new provisions. Farmers who plan to use an APV, ATV or utility vehicle on the roadway for farm work should take a few minutes to review the applicable laws and ensure compliance. Consider these provisions of Ohio law:
Licensing and registration. A license is not required for a ”utility vehicle,” which is a self-propelled vehicle with a bed designed for transporting materials, such as a Gator or Mule. A 2009 law required registration for APVs and ATVs, defined as ”self-propelled vehicl...Read More »


