08/25/2026
KNOW BEFORE YOU RIDE: OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL CODE
Here are a few important reminders for operating OHVs in the Village of Ruidoso.
✅ DO:
- Follow posted speed limit and traffic laws.
- Ensure your OHV has working headlights, taillights, brakes, mirrors and mufflers.
- Carry a valid driver’s license, instruction permit or provisional license, along with the required OHV safety permit.
- Maintain required insurance coverage.
- Come to a complete stop and yield to traffic before crossing streets or highways, then cross directly and safely.
🚫 DON’T:
- Operate an OHV on limited-access highways or private property.
- Ride on walking trails.
- Ride in Village-owned or maintained parks.
- Carry passengers unless your OHV is specifically designed and properly equipped for safely transporting them.
- Exceed OHV's passenger allotment
REMEMBER: Standard traffic laws apply to OHVs. Recreational OHVs that meet the required equipment, licensing, permit, and insurance requirements may be operated on paved streets owned and controlled by the Village of Ruidoso.
View full rules and requirements via our website: https://library.municode.com/nm/ruidoso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH82TRVE_ARTIVOGHMOVE
Ride responsibly. Follow the rules. Help keep Ruidoso’s roads and recreational areas safe for everyone!
