What is considered an off-highway vehicle for the purpose of obtaining the OHV Decal?
• An off-highway vehicle is any motor vehicle operated on unimproved roads, trails and approved use areas not suitable for conventional two-wheel-drive vehicular travel. Examples include: ATVs, UTVs, trail motorcycles and dirt bikes. The requirement to purchase an OHV Decal only applies to OHVs meeting both of the following criteria: • Pickup trucks, SUVs, cars and other recreational vehicles are not required (and will not be able) to obtain an OHV decal. All other regulations apply. • Because of strict Federal Safety Standards, MVD has determined that Chinese made vehicles (For most of these vehicles the VIN number begins with the letter “L”), vehicles with motors/engines smaller than 49cc and snow machines will not be titled by MVD. Without a title these vehicles would not qualify for the OHV Decal. These vehicles can be operated on private property or other locations that the OHV Decal is not needed, see the the “OHV Decal exemptions” section at the bottom of this page.
