N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law § 2402: Rules and regulations

§ 2402. Rules and regulations. With a view of achieving enjoyable and

proper use of ATVs and minimizing the detrimental effect thereof upon

the environment, rules and regulations relating to, but not limited to,

the following may be adopted and promulgated as herein provided.

1. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations:

(a) for conducting special events as provided in section twenty-four

hundred eight of this article;

(b) for the administration and enforcement of the provisions of

section twenty-four hundred seven of this article relating to liability

insurance;

(c) establishing a comprehensive ATV information and safety education

and training program or programs including provision for issuance of ATV

safety certificates for operation of ATVs by youthful operators;

(d) with respect to uniform signs or markers to be used by

governmental agencies which are necessary or desirable to control,

direct or regulate the operation and use of ATVs. Such signs as may be

designated for use on highways shall also be approved by the

commissioner of transportation; and

(e) with respect to such other matters as may be necessary or

desirable to provide for the effective administration and enforcement of

the provisions of this article.

2. Any state agency may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent

with the provisions of the vehicle and traffic law in a manner

appropriate to such agency to permit or regulate the use of ATVs on

specifically designated land, including highways, under its

jurisdiction.