Laws & Rules

Reciprocity

Because each state’s trail system is funded and maintained by registration dollars, there is currently no reciprocity among New Hampshire and other states for OHRVs or snowmobiles.

Stolen OHRVs or Snowmobiles

If your vehicle is stolen, report the theft to your local police department immediately.

When reporting a theft, and a copy of the registration is not available, the following information should be given:

• Owner information: name, address and telephone number.
• Vehicle information: make, model, displacement, year of manufacture, V.I.N., and primary/secondary colors.
• Registration information: number and most recent year registered.

Event Permits

Any person, organization, or corporation who wishes to operate or promote any snowmobile or OHRV event or contest involving the use of unregistered snowmobiles or unregistered OHRVs shall procure an event permit from the Executive Director of N.H. Fish and Game. The application for the permit shall be on an annual basis, shall include a listing of scheduled events, and shall be accompanied by an annual fee of $50.

Note: Event permits must be received 45 days in advance. For more information and an application, please visit wildnh.com/ohrv

Alcohol/Drugs

It is illegal to operate or attempt to operate any OHRV or snowmobile while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or with a blood alcohol concentration greater than .08% or .02% if less than 21 years old. Penalties for snowmobile and OHRV DWI and procedures for testing correspond with Motor Vehicle DWI. Snowmobile and OHRV operators must submit to a test or tests to determine blood alcohol concentration. Failure to consent to a test results in the loss of the operator’s driver’s license. Open containers on OHRVs are prohibited.