New off-highway vehicle law is in effect

A new state law is now in effect that adds more educational requirements to off-highway vehicle users in the state. The Legislature passed it this year.

All unlicensed riders who wish to operate an OHV in national forests need to take an OHV safety course, according to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Some more guidelines: All riders age 15 and younter must be supervised when operating an OHV on roads. This means that you must be riding near enough to provide close support, aid or direction. Or, if you're not riding with your child, you need to be within 300 feet. 

For information about the course and all the requirements, go here.