Off Road Vehicle Definitions
ORV -- Off-Road Vehicle: is defined as any motor vehicle that can be operated cross country without benefit of a road or trail over land, snow, and other natural terrain.

There are specific exceptions from this list.

The following are NOT ORVs:
  • Registered snowmobiles
  • Farm vehicles when used in usual work practice
  • Construction vehicles when used in usual work practice
  • Logging vehicles when used in usual work practice
  • Military vehicles
  • EMS, Fire, and Law enforcement vehicles
ATVs are a subgroup of ORVs.
ATV -- All-Terrain Vehicle: is defined as a 3 or 4 wheeled vehicle that is designated for off road use, that has low pressure (balloon type) tires, with a seat that is designated to be straddled by the operator, powered by an internal combustion engine.