OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) Definitions
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV): A wheeled vehicle 50 inches in width or less, steered with handlebars, generally having a dry weight of 800 pounds or less, that travels on 3 or more low-pressure tires, and with a seat designed to be straddled by the operator.
Off-highway Motorcycle (OHM): A motorized off-highway vehicle traveling on two wheels. OHMs have a seat or saddle designed to be straddled by the operator and have handlebars for steering control. Motorcycles may be legal for highway use and still considered to be OHMs if used for off-highway operation on trails or natural terrain.
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four"): A four-wheeled vehicle with a drive-train that allows all four wheels to receive power simultaneously. While many people associate the term with OHVs, powering all four wheels provides better control in normal road cars on many surfaces. For this definition, include ground clearance and OHV capability.
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV): OHV is synonymous with Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs). Any motorized vehicle capable of, or designed for, travel on or immediately over land, water, or other natural terrain.
Over the Snow Vehicle: An over-snow vehicle is defined as a motor vehicle that is designed for use over snow that runs on a track or tracks and/or a ski or skis, while in use over snow. An over-snow vehicle does not include machinery used strictly for the grooming of non-motorized trails.
Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV): A street legal, high clearance vehicle used primarily on-highway, but designed to be capable of off-highway travel.
Utility Type (or Terrain) Vehicle (UTV): Any recreational motor vehicle other than an ATV, motorbike or snowmobile designed for and capable oftravel over designated unpaved roads, traveling on 4 or more low-pressure tires, maximum width less than 74 inches, usually a maximum weight less than 2,000 pounds, or having a wheelbase of 94 inches or less. Utility type vehicle does not include vehicles specially designed to carry a person with disabilities.
