Summit County offers free youth ATV safety course June 13
Young riders need the certificate before they can ride Summit County trails, and the sheriff’s office will offer the class free June 13 in Coalville.
Young riders need a Utah OHV education certificate before they can legally operate on public land, roads or trails, and Summit County will give families a free chance to earn it at the fairgrounds in Coalville. The youth ATV hands-on course runs June 13 from 8 a.m. to noon and is aimed at getting children and teens ready before summer trail use ramps up.
The class will be offered by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office in partnership with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation and the Utah Department of Natural Resources. State rules require anyone under 18 who operates an OHV on public land to possess a youth OHV education certificate, and riders under 18 must also be able to reach and operate the controls and ride under direct adult supervision unless they have a valid driver’s license.
Families will need to do more than just show up at the Summit County Fairgrounds. The youth course requires completion of an online E-course before the in-person hands-on session, and the state says the full program takes about four hours. Participants also must bring a properly sized ATV and safety gear, including a DOT-approved helmet, goggles, gloves, over-the-ankle boots, a long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and long pants.
The state describes the hands-on course as a safety and education program designed to increase rider knowledge, promote respectful and sustainable OHV use, and teach Utah’s laws and rules for trail riding. That makes the local class more than a formality for families who use the county’s backcountry and trail system. Without the certificate, under-18 riders cannot legally use those public routes.
Summit County’s course is part of a broader 2026 push by the state to make youth certification easier to access, with classes scheduled in multiple counties. Sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Skyler Talbot has also been publicizing the course, underscoring how the county is treating off-road safety as a practical summer issue, not just a paperwork requirement. For families planning trail rides this season, June 13 is the chance to clear the legal hurdle before the machines leave the driveway.
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