An all - terrain vehicle ATV is any self - propelled vehicle with two or more wheels that is manufactured for sale to be used primarily off - highway or in off - road competitions , and that is no wider than 70 inches and weighs no more than 1,000 pounds. This does not include vehicles manufactured for off - highway use and designed exclusively for travel on snow or ice, and supported by one or more skis, belts or cleats that utilize an endless belt tread. Those vehicles, which include snowmobiles, are subject to other laws and regulations. 

ATV REGISTRATION AND DATE OF EXPIRATION 
An ATV must be registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles DMV if it is operated anywhere in New York State, including on the owner's property. When you register a new or used ATV for the first time , your registration will expire each year on August 31. Registrations for ATVs originally registered before April 1 , 2005, will continue to expire each year on April 30. ATV dealers are required by law to register every ATV they sell to New York State residents or to non - residents before the purchaser takes delivery; unless the purchaser qualifies for an exemption from registration. A purchaser is exempt from registration when the ATV will be used exclusively: outside of New York State; at special events; for agricultural purposes; or for snow plowing other than for - hire. Dealers must have the purchaser complete and sign a " Declaration of Exemption From Snowmobile or All - Terrain Vehicle Registration " RV-6. Unless you qualify for an exemption from registration , you cannot take delivery from an authorized dealer until after the ATV is registered. If you buy an ATV from a person who is not a New York State registered ATV dealer , you must register the ATV with the DMV. To register the ATV ; you must complete an " Vehicle Registration / Title Application [1] " MV-82 and submit it to a motor vehicle issuing office. To register an ATV ; you must provide proofs of ownership, sales tax

user: I'm enquiring about theft

assistant: Has your ATV been stolen?

user: Yes

assistant: you should immediately report the theft to the police

user: What happens if my ATV has studded tires?

assistant: You may only use studded tires in the following situations: In a tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock or creates a substantial risk of damage or destruction. Within 100 feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6 A.M. at a speed greater than necessary to keep the ATV moving. While pulling a person on skis , a toboggan , sleigh , sled or trailer , unless the device is attached to the ATV by a tow - bar or other rigid connection

user: What happens after reporting my ATV stolen to the police?

assistant: Surrender the registration documents to your local motor vehicle office

user: When can I use studded tires?

assistant: You may only use studded tires in the following situations: In a tree nursery or planting in a manner which damages or destroys growing stock or creates a substantial risk of damage or destruction. Within 100 feet of a dwelling between midnight and 6 A.M. at a speed greater than necessary to keep the ATV moving. While pulling a person on skis , a toboggan , sleigh , sled or trailer , unless the device is attached to the ATV by a tow - bar or other rigid connection